Compact and Efficient Loft Apartment in Ome, Tokyo
This rental apartment, located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Higashi-Ome 6-chome, Ome City, Tokyo, offers a minimalist lifestyle without compromising on essential features. The property is a second-floor corner unit in the "White Castle Higashi-Ome" building, featuring a south-facing layout that provides excellent natural light.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment boasts a unique loft-style layout. The main living space is a 6-tatami mat Western-style room with high ceilings, creating a sense of openness. A significant feature is the approximately 2.7-tatami mat loft space, which can serve as a versatile multi-purpose area. The unit benefits from two-sided lighting (2面採光) due to its corner position. The kitchen is equipped with a new IH cooking heater. Key amenities include an air conditioner, a unit bath with a mirror, a washing machine space on the balcony, and a clothes-drying pole. Notably, a TV monitor-equipped intercom was newly installed in January 2020. The building uses propane gas for hot water supply.
Special notes from the agent outline important requirements for prospective tenants. An occupancy screening is required, which may include an interview. A joint guarantor is mandatory, preferably a family member. Tenants must join the designated rental guarantee company (Japan Rental Guarantee Co., Ltd.) with a fee of 12,000 yen for two years. Designated fire insurance is also required at approximately 15,000 yen for two years. The agent also notes that the property is located within a flood hazard zone as indicated on hazard maps. Required documents for application include copies of identification for both the tenant and guarantor. For the contract, a seal certificate, residence certificate, and income proof are needed for both parties.
The apartment is situated in a peaceful area of Ome City, a western Tokyo municipality known for its natural scenery blending urban and mountainous landscapes. An interesting local fact is that Ome is famous for its annual Ome Marathon, a historic road race that has been held since 1967 and attracts runners from across Japan. The closest major landmark is the scenic Okutama Lake, a vast artificial reservoir surrounded by the mountains of Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, offering boating, hiking, and stunning autumn foliage, approximately a 30-minute drive from the property.
