Sunny Hill Tamai 303: A Modern Apartment with Convenient Features in Okinawa
This rental apartment, unit 303 in the Sunny Hill Tamai building, offers a comfortable and convenient living space in Ginowan City, Okinawa. The property features a 1DK layout with a total private area of 33.75 square meters (approximately 10.21 tsubo). The unit is located on the 3rd floor of a 7-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in June 2019, ensuring modern durability.
The agent's notes provide comprehensive details on the facilities and financial terms. The equipment includes an indoor washing machine space and all Western-style rooms. The monthly costs are clearly broken down: rent is 65,000 yen, parking fee is 3,300 yen, common area fee is 4,100 yen, 24-hour support fee is 330 yen, and a monthly guarantee fee of 1,600 yen (2.2% of the total rent), bringing the total monthly payment to 74,330 yen (including tax). Initial move-in costs are estimated at 347,430 yen plus prorated rent. This includes a key money (reikin) of 105,000 yen, a security deposit (shikikin) of 0 yen, an agency fee of 71,500 yen, a fixed cleaning fee of 50,000 yen, and various other setup fees. Notably, a co-signer/guarantor is not required, and free internet is provided.
The listing highlights several attractive points for proceeding with the agency: no need for a co-signer, the possibility of a postal contract without visiting the office, a free renewal fee (though a 22,000 yen renewal administrative fee applies every 2 years), the ability to use credit cards for some initial costs and monthly rent, no need to change the resident registration after contract signing, a fixed cleaning fee upon moving out with no extra charges (barring resident negligence), no penalty for short-term cancellation, key handover possible at a hotel, workplace, or the property itself, provision of detailed room dimension drawings, and availability for corporate contracts. Required documents for application are also listed for both individual and corporate contracts.
The area of Ginowan is a central city on Okinawa's main island, known for its mix of residential and commercial zones. An interesting local fact is that Ginowan is home to the Okinawa Convention Center, a major venue for international events and exhibitions. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, located approximately a 90-minute drive north in Motobu. This world-renowned aquarium is one of Japan's top visitor destinations, famous for its massive Kuroshio Sea tank and whale shark exhibits.
