Banbanter Mansion: A Spacious 2LDK Apartment in Nanjo City, Okinawa
This rental apartment, located in Nanjo City's Chinen Aza district, offers a comfortable and well-equipped living space. The property features a 2LDK layout with approximately 47.5 square meters of floor area, providing a separate Japanese-style room (6 tatami mats), a Western-style room (7 tatami mats), and a combined living-dining-kitchen area (12 tatami mats). The apartment is situated on the 2nd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 2006.
Key equipment and facilities include propane gas, separate bath and toilet, air conditioning, and BS satellite broadcasting. The apartment comes with two air conditioning units. Parking is available for two vehicles, though it is a tandem arrangement (one behind the other) and incurs a monthly fee of 1,100 yen. The monthly rent is 44,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 1,000 yen. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金).
Important special notes and remarks have been provided by the agent. A cancellation fee applies if you move out within the first year of the contract. The agent offers a Ponta card points promotion: 10 points for your first visit and 1% of the net agency fee accumulated upon contract signing. Initial costs can be paid in installments using various credit cards, though some fees are excluded. 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 (全保連株式会社) is required, costing 50% of one month's rent for enrollment, with an annual renewal fee of 10,000 yen and a bank transfer fee of 330 yen. Other one-time move-in costs include a rent guarantee fee of 24,920 yen, tatami replacement (26,400 yen), lock change (12,100 yen), deodorization/disinfection (14,300 yen), SAT119 service (6,380 yen), and house cleaning (70,000 yen). A renewal fee of 11,000 yen and an agency fee of 49,500 yen are also applicable.
The area of Chinen in Nanjo City is rich in cultural and natural attractions. It is home to several sacred sites, including Sefa Utaki, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Okinawa's most important utaki (sacred groves). A short drive away is the stunning Azama Sun-Sun Beach, a popular spot for swimming and enjoying views of the Pacific Ocean. The property is conveniently located about a 6-minute walk from the Azama bus stop.
