Spacious and Well-Maintained 1K Apartment in Morioka, Iwate
This bright and clean 1K apartment is located in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, offering a comfortable living space with a total private floor area of 26.45㎡ (approximately 8 tsubo). The layout is efficiently designed with an 8-tatami mat Western-style room and a 4-tatami mat kitchen area. The property is situated on the second floor of a two-story, six-unit wooden apartment building constructed in June 1989.
Key features of this apartment include a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a gas stove, ample closet space, air conditioning, an indoor washing machine space, and wooden flooring. It is a corner unit and uses propane gas for cooking and hot water. The balcony is for private use. The monthly rent is 28,000 yen with no additional management or common area fees. There is a one-month security deposit (敷金) but no key money (礼金). Other move-in costs include a non-refundable guarantee fee of 22,400 yen for rental guarantee enrollment and a one-time insurance premium of approximately 18,000 yen for a two-year policy. A monthly neighborhood association fee of 300 yen applies. The lease term is two years with a renewal fee. Parking is not available.
The location is highly convenient, just a 3-minute walk from the Kanzakabashi bus stop and approximately a 17-minute walk (1,350m) from the major JR Morioka Station. The area offers excellent access to daily necessities, with a Sunkus convenience store 372 meters away and the AEON TOWN Morioka-Ekimae shopping facility within 883 meters. The neighborhood is also close to educational institutions like Iwate University.
Morioka is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, known for its rich history and beautiful natural surroundings. An interesting local fact is that Morioka is famous for its unique 'Wanko Soba' noodle-eating challenge, where servers continuously refill your bowl with small servings of soba noodles. The city is also a gateway to the scenic Hachimantai volcanic plateau, a popular destination for hiking and enjoying stunning mountain vistas and hot springs.
