Remains Megumi: A Modern 1K Apartment in Naha's Kunbaru District
This property is a modern 1K apartment located on the first floor of the three-story "Remains Megumi" building at 267-1 Kunbaru, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Built in 2020, the apartment offers approximately 29.59 square meters of living space with a layout designated as 1K. The monthly rent is 58,000 yen, with an additional 3,500 yen for common area maintenance fees, bringing the total monthly cost to 63,190 yen including tax. A key feature is that a joint guarantor is not required, and high-speed internet is provided free of charge.
The apartment is well-equipped with numerous amenities. The kitchen features a system kitchen with a gas stove (propane) and two or more burners. The unit has a separate bath and toilet, with the bathroom being a unit bath equipped with a bath tub, bath dryer, and a washbasin with hair washing functionality. The toilet includes a heated seat bidet. Other notable features include air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, BS/CS satellite reception, internet connectivity, an auto-lock building entrance, a monitor-equipped intercom, a parcel delivery box, and an indoor space for a washing machine.
The agent's notes provide a detailed breakdown of initial costs. The key money (reikin) is 58,000 yen, while the security deposit (shikikin) is 0 yen. Other move-in costs include an agency fee of 63,800 yen, a fixed cleaning fee of 50,000 yen, a guarantee commission fee of 22,000 yen, a two-year fire insurance premium of 18,000 yen, and a key set fee of 3,300 yen. The estimated total initial cost is 278,290 yen plus pro-rated rent if moving in mid-month. The property management offers several attractive points: no need for a personal guarantor, the possibility of a mail-in contract without visiting the office, no renewal fee (though a 22,000 yen renewal administrative fee applies every two years), acceptance of credit card payments for some initial costs and monthly rent, no requirement to change the resident registration after contract signing for those relocating, a fixed cleaning fee to avoid extra charges upon moving out (barring tenant negligence), no penalty for early contract termination, key handover available at hotels, workplaces, or the property itself, provision of detailed room dimension drawings to facilitate furniture moving, and the possibility of corporate contracts or contracts with relocation companies.
The Kunbaru area in Naha offers convenient local living. An interesting historical fact about the broader Naha area is that it was once the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom, a thriving independent kingdom that engaged in extensive trade throughout Asia. The closest major tourist attraction is the world-famous Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, located approximately a 15-minute drive away. The property is also within a 5-minute walk of the Okinawa University Mae bus stop, providing public transport access.
