Sunhills Tsuboya Unit 301: A Modern Apartment in Naha's Historic Pottery District
This rental apartment, located in the Sunhills Tsuboya building, offers a compact and modern living space in the heart of Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. The 24.5 square meter (approximately 7.41 tsubo) unit features a 1K layout, providing a separate kitchen area. The property is situated on the 3rd floor of a 3-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in February 2004.
Key facilities and equipment include a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. The apartment comes with air conditioning, heating, a gas stove, a separate bath and toilet, a bathtub, an independent washbasin area, a bidet toilet seat, an intercom with a TV monitor, and a shoe box for storage. The unit is a corner room with a south-facing orientation.
The monthly rent is 50,000 yen with a common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). However, there are several important fees to note, as detailed in the agent's remarks. At the time of contract, a guarantee commission fee of 22,000 yen is required, along with a one-time cleaning fee of 50,000 yen to be paid upon move-in for future cleaning upon move-out. Monthly fees include a guarantee commission of 1,151 yen (2.2% of the total rent). If paying by direct debit or credit card, a monthly collection handling fee of 170 yen applies. A 24-hour support service costs 330 yen per month (tax included), but from May 2026, this will change to a 'ruum' support service costing 1,980 yen per month (tax included). A key set fee of 3,300 yen is also required. The brokerage fee is equivalent to one month's rent. The contract period is 2 years with renewal, and the renewal fee is 22,000 yen. The property is available for viewing as it is a model room, with the current tenant scheduled to move out on March 22.
The agent, Higa from Yomitan, who humorously refers to himself as "Johnny Depp of Yomitan," is available to assist with your apartment search. Interested parties are encouraged to contact him directly.
The apartment is located in Naha's famous Tsuboya district, a historic area renowned for its traditional Okinawan pottery, or 'yachimun.' The area is filled with workshops, galleries, and kilns, offering a unique cultural atmosphere. A major nearby landmark is the Tsuboya Pottery Street, a tourist attraction where visitors can observe artisans at work and purchase authentic souvenirs. The property is conveniently located about a 9-minute walk from the Asato Monorail Station and a 2-minute walk from the Tsuboya bus stop.
