Château Universe: Modern Apartment Living in Naha's Vibrant Tsuboya District
This modern apartment, Château Universe, offers a comfortable and secure living environment in the sought-after Tsuboya area of Naha City, Okinawa. The property is a 1LDK layout with approximately 38.02 sqm of private floor space, located on the 5th floor of a 6-story elevator-equipped building constructed in 2022. The monthly rent is 65,000 yen, with an additional 5,000 yen common area maintenance fee. Initial costs include a security deposit and key money each equivalent to one month's rent, with no guarantee deposit required. The agent's notes specify a standard two-year lease agreement, mandatory membership in a guarantee company, and an agency fee of 1.1 months' rent (tax included). Other estimated initial contract costs total 357,510 yen (tax included), which includes a small-amount short-term insurance of 20,000 yen (for two years), a first-time guarantee company fee of 36,870 yen, a monthly guarantee fee of 1,200 yen, a "Sumaile Support" fee of 2,200 yen, and a water purifier lease fee of 1,540 yen. An additional one-time fee for odor removal and sterilization of 7,700 yen is due upon move-in.
The apartment is well-equipped for modern convenience. Facilities include city gas, a gas stove with two or more burners, a separate bath and toilet, air conditioning, BS satellite broadcasting, free internet, an auto-lock security system, a monitor-equipped intercom, an elevator, and an indoor space for a washing machine. The building is reinforced concrete (RC) construction and is entirely non-smoking.
The Tsuboya district is a historically and culturally rich area, famous as the heart of Okinawan pottery, known as "Tsuboya-yaki." An interesting fact is that the district's pottery tradition dates back to the late 17th century when kilns from across the Ryukyu Kingdom were consolidated here by royal decree. The area retains a charming, traditional atmosphere with numerous pottery workshops and galleries. The closest major tourist attraction is the bustling Kokusai Dori (International Street), a central hub for dining, shopping, and entertainment, located just a short distance away.
