Maison de Suizenji 0101: A Compact Apartment in Central Kumamoto
This rental apartment, Maison de Suizenji 0101, is located in the Suizenji 2-chome district of Kumamoto City's central ward. The property is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 19.98 square meters (approximately 6.04 tsubo), offering a functional living space. The building is a 5-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in March 1989, and the available unit is on the first floor. It is currently vacant and ready for occupancy upon consultation.
The apartment comes equipped with city gas, electricity, and water supply. For comfort, it features heating, air conditioning, and hot water supply. Additional amenities include CATV and BS terminals for television, a designated indoor space for a washing machine, flooring throughout, an east-facing balcony, an auto-lock security system for the building, and a bicycle parking area. Special notes indicate it is a corner unit. Further remarks detail additional facilities: cooling, shower, closet, electric cooking stove, and 24-hour emergency support. Important financial notes are also provided: The guarantee company costs include an initial guarantee fee of 70% of the total rent (minimum 28,000 yen), a monthly guarantee fee of 864 yen, and a renewal fee of 10,000 yen every year. The contract renewal fee is 20,000 yen every two years. Short-term cancellation penalties apply: less than 1 year requires a fee equivalent to two months of the combined rent and common fees, while 1 year to less than 2 years requires a fee of one month's combined rent and common fees. The monthly rent is 19,000 yen with an additional 3,500 yen in management (common) fees.
The area of Suizenji is historically significant, being home to the famous Suizenji Jojuen Garden, a traditional Japanese landscape garden constructed in the early 17th century and designed to represent miniature versions of the 53 post stations of the Tokaido road, complete with a miniature Mount Fuji. This cultural landmark is just a short distance away, providing a serene escape. The apartment is conveniently situated within a 9-minute walk from Suizenji Station on the Hohi Main Line, offering direct access to central Kumamoto and beyond.