Affordable and Comfortable 1DK Apartment in a Quiet Residential Area of Otofuke, Hokkaido
This rental apartment offers a practical and comfortable living solution in the peaceful residential neighborhood of Otofuke, Hokkaido. The property is a 1DK layout with a total private floor area of 34.02 sqm (approximately 10.29 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and an 8-tatami mat Dining Kitchen. A key feature is the spacious changing area adjacent to the bath, providing excellent usability. The apartment is equipped with air conditioning for comfort in both summer and winter, and all rooms feature flooring.
Translated from the agent's notes, the property includes the following equipment: Toilet, Separate Bath and Toilet, Shower, Changing Room, Washroom, Washbasin, Independent Washroom, Washbasin with Vanity and Shower, Open Kitchen, Electric Stove, 2-burner Cooktop, IH Cooking Heater, Ceiling Storage, All Rooms Western-style, Cooling, Air Conditioning, Heating, Indoor Laundry Machine Space, All Rooms Flooring, Lighting Fixtures, All Rooms with Lighting, Corner Room, South-facing Living Room, Tap Water, Public Water Supply, Sewer System, Hot Water Supply, All-electric, No Bicycle Parking, No Motorcycle Parking.
Special notes indicate this is an IT-heavy explanation property, located in a riverside, quiet residential area on flat land. It benefits from two-sided natural light and good ventilation. Consultations are available for elderly residents. It is also designated as a Residence Support Property. A critical remark states: For applicants aged 65 and over, enrollment in a watch-over service (Hokuden) at 1,100 yen (tax included) per month is mandatory.
The apartment is on the 1st floor of a 2-storey wooden building constructed in November 1993. Monthly rent is 35,000 yen with no key money, no deposit, and no security deposit. A parking space is available for 3,300 yen per month. Other monthly running costs include a 24-hour management fee of 1,100 yen. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance and a rental guarantee are required for move-in. Conditions include no pets, consultation for students, no musical instruments, consultation for two-person occupancy, and consultation for room sharing.
The area of Otofuke in Tokachi, Hokkaido, is known for its vast agricultural plains and beautiful natural scenery. An interesting local fact is that Otofuke is home to one of Japan's largest cheese factories, producing famous Hokkaido dairy products. The closest major tourist attraction is the expansive Tokachi Millennium Forest, a vast ecological park and garden designed to showcase the native landscape of Hokkaido over a thousand-year cycle, featuring art installations, gardens, and forest trails.
