Happiness 205: A Modern, Well-Equipped Apartment in Nagaoka
This property is a modern apartment unit located in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. The building is a wooden structure apartment complex with a total of 8 units. The specific unit for rent is Room 205 on the 2nd floor of a 2-story building. The apartment boasts a compact and efficient 1DK layout with a total floor area of 27.32 square meters (approximately 8.26 tsubo).
The property is well-equipped with modern amenities for comfortable living. Key features include a ten-key lock system for security, a face-to-face kitchen layout, a separate bath and toilet, a washlet (bidet toilet seat), an independent washbasin area, air conditioning, and city gas. There is also a designated indoor space for a washing machine. A significant benefit is that internet service is provided free of charge. The unit is currently unoccupied and is classified as a new or nearly new build, having been constructed in February 2024, making it just 2 years old.
The monthly rent is 60,000 yen. Additional monthly fees include a neighborhood association fee of 300 yen and a resident-only parking space fee of 2,000 yen (subject to availability). The initial costs consist of a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to one month's rent (60,000 yen), a key money (礼金) fee also equivalent to one month's rent (60,000 yen), and a real estate agency commission of 66,000 yen. A fire insurance premium of 19,000 yen for two years is also required. A guarantor company (Japan Insure) is mandatory, with an initial fee of 50% of the total monthly rent (minimum 20,000 yen) and an annual renewal fee of 10,000 yen. A rent guarantee deposit of 31,800 yen is also applicable. There are several usage restrictions: it is not suitable for two-person occupancy, seniors aged 60 and over, children, pets, musical instruments, office use, or room sharing. The property is recommended for students of Nagaoka Institute of Design.
The apartment is situated in the Miyazeki 4-chome area of Nagaoka City. The area offers convenient access to local schools, with Kawanishi Elementary School approximately 314 meters away and Koyo Junior High School about 634 meters away. For transportation, the Joetsu Shinkansen's Nagaoka Station is about a 62-minute walk, while the Koyo Danchi bus stop is a 4-minute walk away. Nagaoka is a major city in Niigata known for its annual summer fireworks festival, one of Japan's most spectacular pyrotechnic displays. A notable landmark in the region is the historic Takada Castle in nearby Joetsu City, famous for its stunning cherry blossom views in spring.
