Gran Vista 303: Modern Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This rental apartment, located in the Gran Vista building in Naha City, Okinawa, offers a compact and modern living space. The unit features a 1K layout with a total private area of 29.66 square meters (approximately 8.97 tsubo). The interior is designed with all Western-style rooms and includes a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 65,000 yen with a common area maintenance fee of 4,100 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金), but a key money (礼金) of 95,000 yen is required. Additional fees are detailed in the agent's notes: a guarantee commission fee of 22,000 yen at contract signing plus a monthly rate of 2.2% of the total rent (amounting to 1,527 yen), a 50,000 yen cleaning fee to be paid upon contract signing for future move-out, and a monthly collection handling fee of 170 yen if paying by direct debit or credit card. Mandatory support services include 24-hour support for 330 yen per month, changing to a 'ruum' support service for 1,980 yen per month from May 2026. A key set fee of 3,300 yen also applies.
The building itself is a 6-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in March 2021, featuring amenities such as an elevator, a parcel delivery box, and propane gas. The apartment is equipped with air conditioning, heating, an intercom with TV monitor, an auto-lock building entrance, a system kitchen, gas stove, separate bath and toilet, a bathtub, an independent washbasin area, a warm-water washlet toilet, BS broadcasting, and free internet. A shoe box provides storage, and while parking is not available, bicycle parking is. The property is pet-free, does not require a guarantor, and allows foreign residents.
The agent's remarks highlight that the current tenant is scheduled to move out on April 4th and that a model room is available for viewing. The agent, Higa, who humorously refers to himself as "Johnny Depp of Yomitan," is available to assist with your apartment search and encourages interested parties to contact him.
The apartment is situated in the Gushi district of Naha. The area provides convenient access to public transport, with Monorail Akamine Station approximately a 26-minute walk away and the Takara bus stop about a 13-minute walk. Naha is the vibrant capital of Okinawa Prefecture, blending modern city life with rich Ryukyuan history. An interesting local fact is that Naha is home to Kokusai Dori (International Street), a bustling 1.6-kilometer-long avenue famous for its shops, restaurants, and vibrant atmosphere, often referred to as the "Miracle Mile" of Okinawa. The closest major tourist attraction is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shuri Castle, the former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, located just a few kilometers away.
