Compact and Cost-Effective 1K Apartment in Ashikaga, Tochigi
This rental apartment presents a highly affordable opportunity for a simple, independent lifestyle in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 20.65 sqm (approximately 6.24 tsubo), located on the 2nd floor of a two-story building. The monthly rent is set at a very reasonable 22,000 yen, with no additional monthly management or common service fees. Furthermore, the initial move-in costs are significantly reduced as there is no key money (reikin) and no security deposit (shikikin).
Essential equipment and features of the property include a combined bath and toilet unit, storage space, air conditioning, and lighting fixtures. The apartment is noted as a corner unit, which allows for windows on two sides, providing excellent natural light and cross-ventilation. The building itself is a steel and wood-frame structure with zinc galvanization, built in December 1973. The total number of units in the building is eight. The rental contract is for a standard 2-year term with a renewal fee, and one month of free rent is offered. Tenant insurance is required, costing approximately 15,000 yen for two years with a provider like Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, and a rental guarantee company membership is also mandatory, with an initial fee of 20,000 yen. Additional move-in costs include a cleaning fee of 30,000 yen.
The apartment is situated in the Yamakawacho district of Ashikaga. The area offers convenient daily amenities, with a Seicomart supermarket (Shokusai-kan Marche Ashikaga Ten) within a 391-meter walk, a Seven-Eleven convenience store 661 meters away, and a MOS Burger restaurant just 523 meters from the property. For those interested in local culture and history, the city of Ashikaga is renowned for its deep academic heritage, being home to the Ashikaga Gakko, considered Japan's oldest academic institution. A major nearby tourist attraction is the stunning Ashikaga Flower Park, famous for its magnificent wisteria displays that draw visitors from across the country, located just a short drive or bus ride from the city center.
