Spacious 2DK Apartment with No Key Money in Naha's Tomari Area
This bright and well-ventilated 2DK apartment is located in the Tomari district of Naha City, Okinawa. The unit is situated on the 3rd floor of the Tomaritakahashi Building, a 3-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in 1970. The layout offers a combination of Western and Japanese-style rooms, with a total private area of 45.05 square meters (approximately 13.62 tsubo). The property features separate bath and toilet facilities and is equipped with city gas.
According to the agent's notes, the following fees apply: a small-amount short-term insurance fee of 20,000 yen; an initial contract fee for the guarantee company (Zenhoren) of 27,370 yen, with a monthly fee of 1,200 yen; an agency commission of 1.1 months' rent; a deodorization and sterilization fee of 13,200 yen; a "Sumaile Support" fee of 2,200 yen per month; and a water purifier lease fee of 1,540 yen per month. The notes also state that if there is any discrepancy between the provided information and the actual condition of the property, the actual condition takes precedence.
The monthly rent is 49,000 yen with a 2,000 yen common area maintenance fee. The security deposit is one month's rent, while key money (礼金) is not required. There is no renewal fee for the fixed-term lease agreement (2 years). The apartment is conveniently located within a 2-minute walk from a convenience store and offers good access to the Shintoshin area. The nearest monorail station, Miebashi Station, is approximately a 12-minute walk away.
The Tomari area is a historic port district in Naha. An interesting fact is that Tomari was once a major trading port for the Ryukyu Kingdom, facilitating cultural and economic exchanges with China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The closest major landmark is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shuri Castle, the former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, located just a few kilometers away.
