Castle Eight: A Modern Apartment in Nishihara, Okinawa
This property is a modern, reinforced concrete apartment building named Castle Eight, located at 1-13-14 Uebaru, Nishihara Town, Okinawa Prefecture. The specific unit available is a 2LDK layout with a total floor area of approximately 50.55 square meters (about 15.3 tsubo), situated on the 1st floor of a 5-story building constructed in 2018.
The apartment is well-equipped for comfortable living. The kitchen features a gas cooktop with two or more burners, a system kitchen, and a counter kitchen, all powered by propane gas. The bathroom and toilet are separate, with the bathroom being a unit bath equipped with a bath dryer. The unit includes a combined shampoo washbasin and vanity, a toilet with a warm-water bidet seat, and an independent washbasin. Other notable amenities include air conditioning, a closet, a getabako (shoe cupboard), BS satellite broadcasting, internet connectivity (free of charge), an auto-lock building entrance, a monitor-equipped intercom, an elevator, and a designated indoor space for a washing machine.
Detailed financial notes are provided. The monthly rent is 69,000 yen. Additional monthly fees include a parking space for 3,300 yen, a common area maintenance fee of 4,600 yen, a 24-hour support fee of 330 yen, a rent guarantee commission fee (2.2% of the total rent) of 1,699 yen, and a storage handling fee of 170 yen, bringing the total estimated monthly payment to 79,099 yen. The initial move-in costs are significant. The security deposit (敷金) is 0 yen, while the key money (礼金) is 69,000 yen. Additional one-time fees include a move-out cleaning fee of 70,000 yen, an agency commission of 75,900 yen, a parking contract fee of 3,300 yen, a contract-time guarantee fee of 22,000 yen, and a key set fee of 3,300 yen. The total initial cost is estimated at 243,500 yen, making the overall estimated move-in cost 322,599 yen. A separate fire insurance procedure is mandatory at the time of contract, with a renewal fee of approximately 18,000 yen (tax included) every two years. The property is not pet-friendly. The agent's office is closed every Wednesday, Sunday, and on public holidays. Viewings require a confirmed appointment via phone with the agent; walk-in viewings on the same day are subject to schedule availability and may be rescheduled.
The apartment is located in Nishihara Town, a central part of Okinawa's main island. The area offers a blend of residential calm and convenient access to urban amenities. An interesting local fact is that Nishihara is home to the University of the Ryukyus, one of Okinawa's most prominent national universities, contributing to a vibrant, youthful atmosphere in parts of the town. For those interested in history and culture, a major nearby landmark is the Tamaudun Mausoleum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the royal tomb of the Ryukyu Kingdom, located a short drive away in Naha City.
