Shine Heights Unit 2: A Compact and Convenient Apartment in Nagaoka

This Shine Heights apartment offers a practical and affordable living solution in Nagaoka, Niigata. The property is a 1DK layout with a total floor area of 24.79 sqm (approximately 7.49 tsubo), situated on the first floor of a two-story, wood-framed building constructed in July 1997 (28 years old). The monthly rent is 37,000 yen, with an additional 2,000 yen monthly management fee. Key move-in costs include a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to one month's rent (37,000 yen) and a key money (礼金) of zero. There is a renewal fee of 10% of one month's rent.

According to the agent's notes, the apartment's equipment and features include: one free parking space, separate bathroom and toilet, immediate occupancy available, recommended for newlyweds/couples, suitable for singles/students, and is a recommended property. The apartment is also equipped with a fire insurance policy for household goods at 15,000 yen for two years.

The location in Setteya, Nagaoka City provides good local convenience, with a 7-Eleven store approximately 230 meters away and a Lawson convenience store within 380 meters. For transportation, Miyanouchi Station on the Joetsu Line is about an 18-minute walk, and a bus stop is a 6-minute walk. The area is part of the Kamigumi Elementary School and Miyanouchi Junior High School districts.

Nagaoka is a city with a rich history and culture in Niigata Prefecture. An interesting fact is that the city is famous for its spectacular annual Nagaoka Festival, which features one of Japan's most impressive firework displays over the Shinano River. While the apartment offers everyday convenience, it is also within reasonable access to major regional attractions. The closest major tourist destination is the historic Takada Castle in neighboring Joetsu City, known for its beautiful park and thousands of cherry trees, approximately a 40-minute drive away.