Compact and Convenient 1DK Apartment in Sakai, Osaka
This 1DK apartment, located in the Hashimoto Heights D building in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a practical living solution with excellent transport links. The property is a mere 2-minute walk from Nankai Electric Railway Koya Line's Hagiwaratenjin Station, providing exceptional convenience for commuters and daily errands.
Translated from the agent's notes, the property features include a toilet, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, space for a gas cooker, storage space, a washing machine placement area, city gas, hot water supply, and a bicycle parking area. Special remarks note that viewings are available by appointment and emphasize the convenience of being close to the station.
The apartment itself is on the 1st floor of a 2-storey wooden building constructed in April 1965. It has a total private area of 30 sqm (approximately 9.07 tsubo), comprising a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room and an 8-tatami mat dining-kitchen area. The main source of natural light is from the south-facing side. Monthly costs are 38,000 yen in rent plus a 2,000 yen management/common area fee. Initial costs include a 40,000 yen key money (礼金), no security deposit (敷金), and various one-time fees including an initial guarantee fee of 21,000 yen and an agency commission of 46,200 yen. The contract is for 2 years with a renewal fee free period. Tenant insurance and a rental guarantee are required.
The surrounding Higashi-ku area of Sakai is a well-established residential district. An interesting local fact is that Sakai City, once one of Japan's most important trading ports during the medieval period, is famous for its long history of high-quality knife and cutlery manufacturing, a tradition that continues today. The closest major landmark is the historic Ōtori Taisha Shrine, one of the oldest and most important Shinto shrines in the Osaka region, known for its grand summer festival.
