Marukatsu Mansion Room 311: A Compact Rental in Okinawa's Nakagusuku Village
This rental apartment, Room 311 in the Marukatsu Mansion, offers a compact and efficient living space in the quiet area of Minamiuehara, Nakagusuku Village, Okinawa. The property features a Western-style layout throughout, providing a modern and straightforward living environment. The unit is a 1-room layout with a total private area of 8.3 square meters (approximately 2.51 tsubo), located on the 3rd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in October 1986.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 30,000 JPY with a 2,000 JPY monthly common area fee. The deposit and key money are each equivalent to one month's rent. There is no guarantee deposit required. The agent's special notes provide further financial clarification: Fire Insurance is 18,000 JPY for 2 years; Guarantee Entrustment Fee is 60% of the first month's rent plus 800 JPY monthly; and an "Anshin Support" (Peace of Mind Support) fee is 1,210 JPY. The property is available for viewing, and the agent explicitly welcomes inquiries from foreign nationals, elderly individuals, and those on public assistance. Interested parties are encouraged to call the rental agent, Higa, referred to as "Yomitan's Johnny Depp," at 098-988-5081.
The apartment comes with a unit bath (including a bathtub) and is situated in a corner room of the building. The location is described as a quiet place, and foreign residents are permitted. One parking space is provided free of charge. The contract is a fixed-term lease for 2 years with a renewal fee of 0.5 months' rent.
Nakagusuku Village is located in central Okinawa, offering a more residential pace while remaining within reasonable reach of the island's urban centers and famed coastline. An interesting historical fact about the area is the presence of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nakagusuku Castle ruins, a 15th-century gusuku (Ryukyuan castle) offering panoramic views of the East China Sea. This significant cultural site is a major landmark, showcasing the unique Ryukyuan Kingdom history distinct from mainland Japan.
