Compact and Modernized Apartment in Tomakomai, Hokkaido
This 1DK apartment, located in the "Heights Marui" building in Tomakomai's Moegi-cho 1-chome, offers a comfortable and convenient living space. The unit has been recently renovated, with the kitchen, toilet, and interior all updated in June 2025. The refurbishment included new flooring and wallpaper throughout, providing a fresh and modern feel. The layout features a separate bath and toilet, a gas stove-compatible kitchen, a shoe box, an oil heater, space for an indoor washing machine, and lighting fixtures. It is a corner unit, ensuring good natural light.
Special notes from the agent highlight several key features: one free parking space (with height restrictions), the separate bath and toilet, and the excellent sunlight. The apartment is also pet-friendly. Additional remarks point out the proximity to daily conveniences: a 7-Eleven is a 3-minute walk away, Big House supermarket is a 5-minute walk, and Tsuruha Drugstore is a 6-minute walk. The apartment is equipped with a kerosene FF stove, and there is a curtain subsidy available. Tenants are responsible for inquiring about the cost of household insurance.
The surrounding area of Tomakomai is a major industrial port city on Hokkaido's Pacific coast, known for its deep natural harbor. An interesting local fact is that Tomakomai Port is one of Japan's most important international trade hubs, handling a vast array of cargo from container freight to lumber. The closest major landmark is the iconic Lake Utonai, a wildlife sanctuary and Ramsar wetland site approximately 15 kilometers west of the city, renowned as a critical stopover for migratory birds, including thousands of swans and geese.