Seaside Apartment 301: A Spacious 2LDK with Ocean Views in Esashi
This rental apartment, located in the historic town of Esashi in Hokkaido, offers a comfortable and well-equipped living space with a total floor area of 49.5 sqm (approximately 14.97 tsubo). The layout is a 2LDK, featuring two 6-tatami mat Japanese-style rooms and a combined living-dining-kitchen (LDK) area of 10 tatami mats. The apartment is situated on the 3rd floor of a wooden structure built in May 1987, providing a quiet residential atmosphere.
Key features and equipment, as detailed in the agent notes, include a separate bath and toilet, shower, washbasin, ample storage space, a kerosene stove (FF stove), a designated washing machine area, flooring throughout, lighting fixtures, and a water heater. The main living areas face southwest, ensuring good natural light. The building offers free parking for residents.
The financial terms are notably tenant-friendly. The monthly rent is 52,000 yen with no additional monthly management or common area fees. There is no security deposit (敷金) and the key money (礼金) is equivalent to one month's rent. Other move-in costs include a non-refundable insurance fee of 20,000 yen for a two-year comprehensive rental insurance policy and an exit cleaning fee of 27,500 yen. The lease contract is for one year with a renewal fee-free (更新料フリー) clause.
The apartment is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Nakautacho Bus Stop and offers easy access to local amenities. The area is rich in history as a center of the herring fishing industry in the Edo period. A major nearby landmark is the scenic Esashi Coastline, which offers beautiful ocean views and is part of the natural beauty of southern Hokkaido.
