Lala Place Resort Okinawa Prefectural Office Front Unit 902: A Convenient Urban Apartment in Naha
This modern apartment, located in the Lala Place Resort Okinawa Prefectural Office Front building, offers a comfortable 1LDK layout with a total private area of 41.26 square meters. Situated on the 9th floor of an 11-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in April 2013, the unit is a corner room featuring a kitchen with a service balcony and window, providing excellent natural light and ventilation. Building amenities include an elevator, auto-lock security system, and a parcel delivery box for added convenience. The apartment comes with air conditioning, heating, an intercom with TV monitor, a walk-in closet, and a shoe box. The bathroom and toilet are separate, with the bathroom being a unit bath equipped with a bathtub, shampoo dresser, and a standalone washbasin. The kitchen includes a system kitchen, gas stove, and hot water supply.
Critical agent notes provide essential rental conditions. A guarantee company membership with Orico is mandatory. The guarantee fee is 60% of the rent (minimum 30,000 yen) at contract signing, plus a monthly fee of 1.5% of the rent (note that fees may vary by guarantee company). Additional costs include a rental move-in support fee of 1,210 yen and an optional antibacterial/deodorizing service at contract signing for 19,800 yen. The property is strictly non-smoking (including electronic cigarettes), even on the balcony, and pets are not allowed. Upon contract termination, cleaning fees apply: house cleaning at 1,100 yen per square meter (or a flat 49,500 yen for areas under 45 sqm) and air conditioner cleaning at 16,500 yen per unit (24,200 yen for units with self-cleaning functions). All displayed amounts include tax, though termination fees may fluctuate based on the tax rate at the time.
The location is exceptionally convenient for daily life. The Asahibashi Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail) is just a 3-minute walk away, offering superb access to public transport. A supermarket is within a 5-minute walk. The surrounding area is well-serviced with Palette Kumoji (450m), Naha OPA shopping mall (300m), a Seven-Eleven DR Okinawa Prefectural Office Front Loinet store (150m), a Daikoku Drug store (210m), Naha City Hall (380m), and the Okinawa Prefectural Office (580m) all within easy walking distance.
The Naha area is rich in history and culture. An interesting fact is that Naha was once the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom, a thriving independent kingdom that engaged in extensive trade throughout Asia. The city's main tourist attraction, Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former palace of the Ryukyu kings, is a short monorail ride away from Asahibashi Station, offering a profound glimpse into Okinawa's unique heritage.
