Modern Pet-Friendly Apartment in Okinawa's Ginowan Village
This contemporary 2LDK apartment, built in 2020, offers a comfortable and well-equipped living space in the serene setting of Ginowan Village, Okinawa. The property features a reinforced concrete (RC) structure and spans approximately 50.89 square meters across the second floor of a three-story building. The layout includes two Western-style rooms (6.0 and 5.0 tatami mats) and a combined living, dining, and kitchen area (11.5 tatami mats).
The apartment is comprehensively equipped for modern convenience. The kitchen includes a gas cooktop with two or more burners, a system kitchen, a counter kitchen, and runs on propane gas. The bathroom and toilet are separate, and the bathroom is fitted with a drying machine. Other notable amenities include a vanity unit with hair-washing sink, a heated toilet seat with bidet function, a bathtub, air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, BS satellite broadcasting, internet connectivity, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a designated indoor space for a washing machine.
Critical agent notes detail the financial and contractual conditions. The monthly rent is 61,000 JPY with a common area maintenance fee of 2,900 JPY. The security deposit (敷金) is 0 months' rent, while the key money (礼金) is 101,000 JPY. A renewal fee of 22,000 JPY (equivalent to approximately 1.1 months' rent) is required upon contract renewal. Additional one-time costs include a cleaning fee of 90,000 JPY. A parking space is available for 2,200 JPY per month, though the fee may vary by space. The property is managed by a major leasing company, and applicants must use a guarantee company, incurring an initial guarantee commission of 25,000 JPY and a monthly fee of 2.5% of the total rent. A 24-hour support service costs 330 JPY monthly, and a key set fee of 3,300 JPY applies. Credit card payments for rent are possible but incur a 170 JPY handling fee. The listing emphasizes that applications are accepted by phone only to prevent issues, and cancellations after application are discouraged. A notable perk is a referral program: if a referred person moves into a room managed by Daito Kentaku Partners via Daito Kentaku Leasing, the referrer receives an 11,000 JPY information provision gift. For other properties, a 5,000 JPY Quo card is offered.
The property is notably pet-friendly. Pets are negotiable, with specific conditions allowing dogs under 12kg (small breeds) and cats, with a maximum of two pets allowed.
Located in the Sokei area of Ginowan Village, the apartment is just a 2-minute walk from the Fukuyama bus stop, offering convenient local transport. The area is part of Okinawa's main island, known for its rich culture and subtropical climate. An interesting local fact is that Ginowan Village is home to the Ginowan Seaside Park, a popular spot for marine sports and relaxation. The closest major tourist attraction is the Okinawa Memorial Park, which includes the poignant Okinawa Peace Memorial Museum and the beautiful Cornerstone of Peace, located approximately a 30-minute drive south.
