Isamashi Apartment in Okinawa City's Yamazato Area
This rental apartment, located in the Isamashi Apartment building in Okinawa City's Yamazato 1-chome, offers a practical and affordable living solution. The property features a 2DK layout with approximately 39.6 square meters of private floor space, providing a combination of Japanese and Western-style rooms. It is situated on the first floor of a two-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 1984. A significant feature is the inclusion of one free parking space, a valuable asset in Okinawa.
The apartment is equipped with propane gas and has a designated indoor space for a washing machine. Important agent notes regarding the application process and fees must be carefully reviewed. Applications are not accepted via email or LINE; in principle, inquiries and applications must be made by telephone at 098-921-3700 (Chubu Kosan Co., Ltd. Okinawa City Main Store), with reception hours from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 17:30. A critical note states that if another applicant applies first, they will be given priority. Additional monthly fees include an environmental maintenance fee of 2,200 yen and a water purifier lease fee of 1,540 yen. A guarantee company (Orico Forent Insure) is required, with a fee of 50% of the monthly rent (renewing at 20% annually, with a minimum guarantee fee of 20,000 yen). Initial costs also include a security deposit of 45,000 yen, a key replacement fee of 6,600 yen, and other one-time charges.
The Yamazato area of Okinawa City provides a residential atmosphere with convenient local amenities. An interesting historical fact about Okinawa City is that it developed around the large U.S. Kadena Air Base, creating a unique blend of American and Okinawan cultures evident in parts of the city. The closest major tourist attraction is the Okinawa Zoo & Museum (Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni, Zoo, and Museum), a family-friendly destination featuring a wide variety of animals, botanical gardens, and interactive museum exhibits, located just a short drive away.
