Liberty Plaza Kashiwamachi 503: A Convenient and Well-Equipped Rental Apartment in Nagaoka
This Liberty Plaza Kashiwamachi apartment offers a comfortable and convenient living space in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. The 35 sqm (10.58 tsubo) 1DK unit is located on the 5th floor of a 6-story reinforced concrete building, providing a quiet and secure environment. The property is just an 11-minute walk from the JR Joetsu Shinkansen and conventional line Nagaoka Station, offering excellent access to high-speed rail and local train services.
The apartment comes with a comprehensive set of facilities and equipment. Key features include excellent sunlight, an elevator, a parcel delivery box, an on-site garbage disposal area, and a south-facing orientation. It is a corner residence with a separate bath and toilet, a washlet (bidet toilet seat), and an independent washbasin area. The unit is equipped with air conditioning, city gas, a balcony, and an indoor space for a washing machine. Additional amenities include a video intercom with a TV monitor, free internet, and pet consultation is available (note: if pet ownership is desired, the security deposit becomes 2 months' rent plus a monthly rent increase of 3,000 yen). A guarantee company membership is required.
The monthly rent is 45,000 yen with a common area fee of 2,000 yen and a neighborhood association fee of 500 yen. The initial costs include a security deposit of 1 month's rent (or 2 months for pets), a fire insurance premium of 19,000 yen for two years, and an agency commission of 49,500 yen. Key money (reikin) is not required. The building was constructed in April 1990 (35 years old).
The surrounding area of Nagaoka is rich in culture and history. An interesting local fact is that Nagaoka is famous for its spectacular annual summer fireworks festival, one of Japan's largest and most prestigious. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily visit the Northern Culture Museum (Hoppo Bunka Hakubutsukan), a stunning former estate of a wealthy merchant family set in beautiful traditional gardens, offering a glimpse into the region's heritage.
