Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Gifu City
This rental apartment offers a compact and efficient living space in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. The property is a 28.3㎡ (approximately 8.56 tsubo) 1K layout located on the second floor of an eight-unit, steel-framed building constructed in December 2001. The balcony faces south, providing good natural light. The monthly rent is 25,000 yen with a 2,000 yen monthly common area maintenance fee. Key money and security deposit are not required, making initial moving costs more manageable. A one-time repair contribution fee of 60,000 yen is applicable, which is fully depreciated. Parking is available for an additional 3,000 yen per month.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment is equipped with a shower, air conditioning, BS satellite terminal, indoor drying space, and a monitor-type intercom. It is on the top floor and uses concentrated propane gas for hot water supply. The property includes the "Kyowa Kensetsu Anshin Nyukyo Support" (Rescue Housing Insurance) for 1,650 yen per month. The rental contract is for a two-year term with no renewal fee, and it is not a periodic rental contract. A guarantor company is required for the lease (Orico or Japan Safety; the initial guarantee fee is 50% of the total rent, with a minimum of 25,000 yen). Utility contacts are provided: water and sewage through Gifu City Hall, electricity through Chubu Electric Power, and gas through Gifu Liquefied Fuel.
The location is residential and convenient, within an 8-minute walk from Shimodaibashi Higashi bus stop. Daily necessities are easily accessible with a 7-Eleven convenience store and a Baro supermarket approximately 640 meters away. The area is part of the historic city of Gifu, which is famous for its traditional cormorant fishing (ukai) on the Nagara River, a practice that has continued for over 1,300 years. The closest major landmark is the iconic Gifu Castle, perched atop Mount Kinka and accessible by a scenic cable car, offering panoramic views of the city and the Nobi Plain.
