Spacious 2DK Apartment in Osaka's Vibrant Minato Ward
This rental apartment, located in the Okakuma Mansion building in Osaka's Minato Ward, offers a comfortable and convenient living space. The property features a 2DK layout with two Japanese-style rooms, each measuring 6 tatami mats, providing ample space for living and sleeping areas. The apartment is situated on the 4th floor of a 5-story steel-framed building constructed in April 1970, with a private balcony and a total floor area of 41.2 sqm (approximately 12.46 tsubo).
Key financial terms include a monthly rent of 46,000 yen with no monthly management or common area fees. The initial costs consist of a key money (reikin) payment of 80,000 yen, with no security deposit (shikikin) required. The standard contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. The property is currently vacant and the move-in date is negotiable. The listing agent notes that two-person occupancy is permitted, and the space can also be used as an office or for SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) purposes.
The apartment is well-equipped with modern amenities including a bidet toilet seat, a separate bath and toilet, allowance for a gas stove, storage space, air conditioning, a water heater, and available bicycle and motorcycle parking. The property is listed as an exclusive intermediary transaction.
The Minato Ward area is a dynamic part of Osaka, known for its blend of portside activity and urban living. An interesting local fact is that the ward is home to the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one of the largest public aquariums in the world. The closest major landmark is the iconic Tempozan Ferris Wheel, located nearby in the Tempozan Harbor Village, offering spectacular views of Osaka Bay and the surrounding city.