Compact and Convenient 1DK Apartment in Himeji's Quiet Residential Area
This rental apartment, located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, offers a compact and functional living space. The property is a 1DK layout with a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a 4.5-tatami mat dining-kitchen area, totaling a private area of 23.4 sqm (approximately 7.07 tsubo). The building is a 6-story reinforced steel and concrete (SRC) structure, and this unit is situated on the 2nd floor, featuring a balcony.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment is equipped with a combined bath and toilet unit, shower, washbasin, electric cooking stove, storage space, air conditioning, fiber-optic internet connectivity, an indoor washing machine space, flooring, lighting fixtures, refrigerator, city gas, hot water supply, elevator, and a bicycle parking area. Special features noted include that the property is suitable for elderly residents, is located in a quiet residential area, and has a tile-clad exterior. Additional remarks clarify that the floor plan is subject to the actual current condition of the property.
The monthly cost breakdown includes rent of 24,000 yen, a common area fee of 3,000 yen, and a neighborhood association fee of 600 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金), but a key money (礼金) of 50,000 yen is required. Parking is available for 5,000 yen per month if a space is vacant. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. A rental guarantee is required (entrance fee 20,000 yen, alternative companies acceptable). Small dogs and cats are negotiable. The building was constructed in January 1989.
The area of Higashi-Imashuku is a peaceful residential district within Himeji. The city is famously dominated by Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most spectacular and well-preserved feudal castles, often called the "White Heron Castle" due to its brilliant white exterior and elegant form. The apartment offers convenient access, being approximately a 10-minute bus ride from JR Himeji Station followed by a 2-minute walk from the Mikogomae bus stop.
