Iwasaki-so: A Well-Appointed Apartment in a Quiet Tokyo Neighborhood
This apartment, named Iwasaki-so, is located in the quiet residential area of Nishi-Ochiai 4-chome, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. The property is a 2K layout with a total floor area of 30.00 square meters, offering a comfortable living space. It is situated on the second floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in July 1971, which contains a total of six units.
The apartment comes equipped with a comprehensive set of facilities. These include city gas, an air conditioning unit, the ability to install a gas stove, a water heating system, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a reheat function for the bath, a designated space for a washing machine, included lighting fixtures, flooring throughout, a balcony, and ample storage space.
Special notes from the agent highlight the property's setting in a quiet residential neighborhood with regular manager patrols. Further remarks provide detailed specifics: the unit includes one air conditioner. It is a 2K type with full flooring. The kitchen can accommodate a 2-burner gas stove. The bath and toilet are independent, separate rooms. The washing machine placement is on the balcony. There is a generous 1.5-tatami room worth of storage space. The south-facing balcony enjoys good sunlight. The renewal fee for the lease is equivalent to one month of the new rent.
The apartment is currently vacant and available for occupancy from early April 2026. The monthly rent is 70,000 yen. Additional move-in costs include a security deposit of one month's rent and a key money (reikin) payment of one month's rent. There are no monthly management or common area fees. A guarantee company membership is required, with an initial fee of 50% of the rent and a monthly fee of 1.3% of the rent. A mandatory housing comprehensive insurance costs 18,000 yen for two years. The standard contract period is two years.
The Nishi-Ochiai area provides a peaceful escape within bustling Tokyo. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Zenpukuji River, which flows through the area, is one of the few remaining natural rivers in central Tokyo, offering pleasant walking paths along its banks. The closest major landmark is the historic and beautiful Meiji Jingu Shrine, a vast forested Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, located just a few stations away.
