Compact and Affordable Apartment in Rural Hiroshima
This rental apartment, located in the peaceful countryside of Hiroshima Prefecture's Yamagata District, offers a simple and economical living solution. The property is an apartment within a small, six-unit wooden building constructed in January 1996. It features a compact 1K layout with a total private floor area of 24.85 square meters (approximately 7.51 tsubo), including a 7.5-tatami mat Western-style room. The apartment is situated on the first floor of a single-story structure.
Key equipment includes a separate bath and toilet, a shower, air conditioning, a washing machine space, flooring, a bay window, lighting fixtures, and a monitor-equipped intercom. The property is noted as being suitable for elderly residents and enjoys good sunlight. The monthly rent is a very affordable 20,000 yen, with a monthly common service fee of 4,000 yen. A security deposit equivalent to two months' rent is required, but there is no key money. A one-time key replacement fee of 15,000 yen applies. Parking is available for an additional 3,000 yen per month. The rental contract is for a two-year term with no renewal fee, and a guarantor company (Nihon Chintai Hoshō) is required for a fee of 20,000 yen.
The area of Kitahiroshima Town in northern Hiroshima Prefecture is known for its serene, mountainous landscapes and traditional rural charm. An interesting local fact is that the town is part of the Geiyo Islands region, which is famed for its intricate network of islands and bridges in the Seto Inland Sea, though the town itself is inland. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site on Miyajima Island, renowned for its "floating" torii gate, which is approximately a 90-minute drive from the property.