Leopalace Chibana: A Modern, Fully-Furnished Apartment in Okinawa City
This Leopalace Chibana apartment offers a convenient and comfortable living solution in Okinawa City. The unit is a 1K layout with approximately 23.18 square meters of private space, located on the first floor of a two-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 2009. The property comes fully furnished and equipped, making it ideal for a quick and easy move-in.
The apartment's equipment and facilities are comprehensive. It features an IH cooking stove, a system kitchen, a separate bath and toilet, a bathroom dryer, a heated toilet seat with bidet function, a bathtub, air conditioning, a shoe cupboard, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. Crucially, the unit is offered with furniture and appliances included.
Special notes provide a detailed breakdown of initial costs. For the first two months, estimated rent-related fees total 133,408 Yen, which includes monthly rent of 100,000 Yen, a common area fee of 13,000 Yen, a parking space usage fee of 11,000 Yen, an environmental maintenance fee of 1,100 Yen, an internet usage fee of 7,260 Yen, and an administrative handling fee of 1,048 Yen. Additional move-in costs total 174,480 Yen, comprising a key money (reikin) payment of 50,000 Yen, a security deposit (shikikin) of 0 Yen, a move-out cleaning fee of 41,800 Yen, a contract-time guarantee entrustment fee of 66,180 Yen, and a lock replacement fee of 16,500 Yen. The listing notes that if the contract is signed mid-month, a pro-rated amount will be added.
The surrounding neighborhood offers convenient daily shopping. Within a 9 to 16-minute walk, residents can access several supermarkets including San-A V21 Food Hall Chibana Store (13 min, ~1000m), MaxValu Chibana Store (13 min, ~900m), Fresh Plaza Union Akamichi Store (16 min, ~1100m), and a Lawson convenience store (9 min, ~650m). The property is situated in the Chibana district of Okinawa City, a central area of Okinawa's main island known for its blend of residential calm and urban convenience. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Chibana area has a deep history tied to traditional Okinawan pottery, or "Tsuboya-yaki," with kilns dating back centuries. The closest major tourist attraction is the Okinawa Zoo & Museum (Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni, Okinawa Zoo & Botanical Gardens), a family-friendly destination featuring diverse wildlife and botanical displays, located just a short drive away.
