Renovated Traditional Rental House with a Nostalgic Engawa in Miyazaki
This charming detached rental house, named "Gocho Rental House 2," offers a unique blend of traditional Japanese character and modern comfort. Located in Miyazaki City's Takao-cho district, the property features a nostalgic engawa (veranda), a classic element of Japanese homes that provides a transitional space between indoors and outdoors. The interior has been thoughtfully renovated, with two original Japanese-style rooms converted into Western-style rooms, creating a versatile 3K layout with a total floor area of 50.32 square meters.
The property is equipped with a range of modern amenities for comfortable living. These include air conditioning, flooring throughout for easy cleaning and resistance to mites and mold, a walk-in closet, a bidet toilet seat, a bath with reheating function and a dryer, a system kitchen with a two-burner stove allowing for simultaneous cooking, a separate washbasin conveniently located away from the bathroom for makeup and hair styling, and an indoor laundry area. The house is also pet negotiable (ペット相談). Parking is available for two or more vehicles at a nearby location approximately 20 meters away.
Additional features and notes include: the property is south-facing, move-in ready, and initial fees can be paid by credit card. The lease contract period is two years. At the time of moving out, cleaning fees and the cost of replacing tatami mats, fusuma (sliding doors), and shoji (paper screens) will be the tenant's responsibility (charged at actual cost). The interior renovation, which converted the Japanese rooms, was completed in April 2023. A guarantor company is required, with the fee being 50% of the total monthly rent.
The surrounding area in Miyazaki City offers convenient daily living. A convenience store is within a 5-minute walk (400m), a supermarket is also within 5 minutes, and both elementary and junior high schools are within a 10-minute walk (800m). The property is accessed via a 33-minute bus ride from Miyazaki Station on the JR Nippo Main Line, followed by a 4-minute walk from the Shimo-Takaoka bus stop.
An interesting fact about the Miyazaki region is its deep connection to Japanese mythology, being considered the setting for the legendary "Takachiho" where the sun goddess Amaterasu is said to have hidden in a cave. The area is also famous for its warm climate and palm-lined streets. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Miyazaki-jingu Shrine, a serene and historically significant Shinto shrine surrounded by a vast forest, offering a peaceful escape and a glimpse into the region's spiritual heritage.
