Compact and Affordable Apartment in Shimonoseki with Ample Storage and Recent Renovations
This rental apartment, located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, offers a practical and comfortable living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 18 sqm (approximately 5.44 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room. A key highlight is the generous storage space, with a full one-room worth of closets (押入) available. The interior has been renovated in the past and includes modern conveniences such as an air conditioner and a washlet toilet seat (温水洗浄便座). The unit is on the second floor of a two-story building.
According to the agent's notes on equipment and features, the apartment comes with a separate bath and toilet (バス・トイレ別), a shower, an independent kitchen (独立型キッチン), and is equipped with propane gas (プロパンガス) and public water supply (公営水道). Parking is available for a monthly fee of 2,200 yen, though it is for small cars only. There is no bicycle or motorcycle parking (駐輪場無、バイク置場無). Special notes indicate that the initial move-in cost can be as low as 38,000 yen, and there is also a plan available with household appliances included. The property requires rental guarantee insurance through Nihon Chintai Hoshou, with an initial fee of 20,000 yen and a monthly premium of 400 yen. A cleaning fee of 30,000 yen (before tax) is required upon moving out.
The apartment is situated in the Gotanda-cho 2-chome area of Shimonoseki. A notable local landmark is the historic Kanmon Strait, which separates Honshu and Kyushu and is a major shipping channel. The area is also within reasonable access to the iconic Akama Shrine, a significant Shinto shrine in Shimonoseki dedicated to the child Emperor Antoku. The closest major public transport link is the JR San'yo Main Line's Hatabu Station, approximately a 22-minute walk away, providing connections along the coast.