Leopalace Kume 306: A Modern Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This rental apartment, Leopalace Kume 306, offers a compact and modern living space in the heart of Naha City, Okinawa. The unit features a 1K layout with all Western-style rooms and a total private area of 22.23 square meters (approximately 6.72 tsubo). The building itself is a 3-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in July 2005, ensuring solid construction. The apartment comes equipped with an indoor washing machine space, an IH cooktop system kitchen, separate bath and toilet with a unit bath and bathtub, air conditioning, heating, and a warm-water washing toilet seat. Security features include an intercom and a TV monitor intercom. The property is internet-ready, supports Wi-Fi, and uses propane gas.
Critical agent notes regarding fees have been translated and must be considered. The monthly rent is 67,000 yen with a common area maintenance fee of 6,500 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) and key money (礼金) is one month's rent. Additional mandatory and optional costs include: an Environmental Maintenance Fee of 550 yen per month (tax included); a Key Replacement Fee of 10,450 yen (tax included); a Contract-time Cleaning Fee upon moving out of 41,800 yen (tax included); optional Antibacterial Treatment ranging from 18,040 to 23,760 yen (tax included); an optional Resident Support System Plus for 18,975 yen (tax included); and a Guarantee Entrustment Fee (for individual contracts only) of 100% to 120% of the usage fee at contract time, then 10,000 yen annually from the second year onward. Internet usage is charged separately, and water fees are not required. The agent encourages inquiries and can be reached at Okinawa Real Estate Field Co., Ltd., Tel: 098-955-1234.
The location in Naha's Kume 2-chome district is highly convenient. It is approximately a 12-minute walk from the Kenchomae Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail) and just a 1-minute walk from the Nishibamon bus stop. The area is rich in history and culture. An interesting fact is that the Kume district is one of Naha's oldest residential areas, historically home to many scholars and officials of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The closest major tourist attraction is the vibrant Kokusai Dori (International Street), a bustling avenue filled with shops, restaurants, and nightlife, located just a short monorail ride or walk away.
