Rivion Katano: A Well-Equipped Apartment in Kitakyushu
This property is a 1DK apartment located on the 9th floor of the 10-story Rivion Katano building in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The apartment offers a private area of 37.01 square meters (approximately 11.19 tsubo) and features a south-facing balcony. The building itself is a sturdy SRC (Steel Reinforced Concrete) structure built in October 1980, and it houses a total of 71 units.
The apartment comes with a comprehensive set of facilities and equipment. These include city gas, a bidet toilet seat with warm-water washing function, ample storage space, a designated indoor area for a washing machine, an elevator, and an intercom with a TV monitor. A special note for this property is that there is an absentee owner's contribution fee of 1,000 yen. Monthly management fees are 4,100 yen with an additional reserve fund of 6,800 yen. While the building has on-site parking spaces, this specific unit does not include a dedicated parking spot. Pet ownership may be possible subject to prior consultation with management.
The location is highly convenient, situated in the Katano 1-chome area of Kokurakita Ward. It is within a short walking distance to key stations on the Kitakyushu High-Speed Railway: a 6-minute walk to Kawarazumisangino Station, a 7-minute walk to Katano Station, and a 15-minute walk to Tange Station. The area is zoned for commercial use, providing easy access to local amenities and services.
The surrounding Kokurakita Ward is a vibrant part of Kitakyushu, blending urban convenience with historical charm. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Kokura Castle, originally built in 1602, was famously not the primary target for the atomic bomb in 1945; cloud cover over Kokura led to the diversion of the aircraft to Nagasaki. Today, the reconstructed castle and its beautiful gardens serve as a major tourist attraction and a central park for the city, offering a glimpse into the region's samurai past and providing a serene escape from city life.
