Spacious 1K Apartment with Excellent Views in Shijonawate, Osaka
This rental apartment, located on the third floor of a 12-unit reinforced concrete building, offers a comfortable and well-equipped living space in the quiet residential area of Shijonawate City, Osaka Prefecture. The property features a generous wall-core area of 27.80㎡ (approximately 8.4 tsubo), configured as a 1K layout with a 9.2-tatami mat Western-style room. A notable highlight is the excellent view and good sunlight exposure from the east-facing balcony, which measures 2.80㎡.
Translated agent notes detail the property's equipment and features. The unit comes with a toilet, a bidet toilet seat, a separate bath and toilet, a single-burner stove, a closet, air conditioning, cushion flooring, a monitor-equipped intercom, and is located on the top floor. Utilities include city gas, public water supply, and city gas water heating. For residents' convenience, there is a free roofed bicycle parking area and a free motorcycle parking space. Special notes indicate the property is LGBT-friendly, situated near mountains, in a quiet residential neighborhood, and is a corner unit with good sunlight, excellent views, and good ventilation. A remark confirms the presence of the roofed bicycle and motorcycle parking.
The monthly rent is 50,000 yen with an additional 5,000 yen management fee. There is no key money (礼金) and no security deposit (敷金). The contract period is two years with no renewal fee. The building was constructed in December 1998. Other move-in costs include an indoor cleaning fee starting from 35,000 yen and mandatory insurance. A rental guarantee company membership is required. The property is pet-consultation friendly (cats allowed), open to students and single occupants, allows two-person occupancy and room-sharing consultation, but does not permit musical instruments, DIY, or customization. Smoking is allowed under certain conditions, and no guarantor is necessary.
The area of Shijonawate offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle while remaining accessible via the JR Katamachi Line's Shijonawate Station, a 12-minute walk from the apartment. An interesting local fact is that the city's name, meaning "four jō (a type of moat) and cultivated fields," reflects its historical roots in agriculture and samurai residence. The closest major landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a magnificent historical site and park easily reachable by train, offering a deep dive into Japan's feudal history and stunning seasonal scenery.
