White Castle Orio: A Bright and Convenient Top-Floor Apartment
This property presents a well-positioned apartment in the White Castle Orio building, located in Maruo-cho, Yahata Nishi-ku, Kitakyushu City. The apartment is offered at a price of 1,980,000 JPY and features a 3DK layout with a total floor area of 58.51 square meters, complemented by a 10.81 square meter balcony.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment includes a balcony. Special notes highlight that the unit enjoys good sunlight, is on the top floor, and has a south-facing orientation. The appeal points are thoroughly detailed: the property is within walking distance of the station, making commuting and school access excellent. Being on the top floor offers advantages, and both sunlight and ventilation are described as good. The surrounding environment includes Eki Machi 1-chome Orio (approx. 11 min walk), Max Value Orio Station Store (approx. 10 min walk), Seven-Eleven Yahata Komyo 2-chome Store (approx. 10 min walk), and Orio Maruo-cho Post Office (approx. 6 min walk). Nearby schools are Kitakyushu Municipal Orio Higashi Elementary School (approx. 9 min walk) and Kitakyushu Municipal Orio Junior High School (approx. 14 min walk). For transportation, JR Kagoshima Main Line Orio Station is approximately a 13-minute walk away.
The building itself is a 5-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in July 1987, making it approximately 38 years old. The monthly management fee is 3,550 yen with a reserve fund of 6,740 yen. The current status is listed as an empty house (akiya).
The area of Yahata Nishi-ku in Kitakyushu is part of a city with a rich industrial history, now known for its cultural and green spaces. An interesting local fact is that Kitakyushu was formed from the merger of five towns, including Yahata, which was a major center for Japan's steel industry. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Kawachi Fujien (Wisteria Garden), famous for its breathtaking tunnels of wisteria flowers, located within a reasonable driving distance.
