Renovated 1DK Apartment in Miyazaki City
This compact and well-maintained 1DK apartment offers an affordable entry point into the Miyazaki City rental market. Located in the Minami Hanagashima-cho area of Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, the property has undergone recent renovations, making it a comfortable and modern living space. The apartment is situated on the second floor of an eight-unit, two-story steel-framed building constructed in November 1978.
Key features of this apartment include a fully renovated bathroom and toilet completed in December 2023, and interior refurbishments including new flooring completed in October 2024. The unit boasts a total private floor area of 21 sqm (approximately 6.35 tsubo), with a layout comprising a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a 4.5-tatami mat Dining Kitchen. It is a corner unit on the top floor, benefiting from two-sided natural light in all rooms. Equipment includes a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a window in the bathroom, a gas cooktop, a window in the kitchen, storage space, a shoe box, a closet, air conditioning, flooring in all rooms, lighting fixtures, and lighting in all rooms. The property uses propane gas for cooking and hot water.
Special notes from the agent indicate the area is a designated "文教地区" (cultural and educational district), emphasizing a quiet, studious environment. The listing explicitly states preferences for a quiet resident, with conditions including: no pets, single occupants only, no musical instruments, no two-person occupancy, no room sharing, no DIY, no customization, and smoking allowed only under certain conditions. The rental terms are straightforward with a monthly rent of 25,000 JPY, no administration or common service fees, a security deposit of one month's rent, a key money (礼金) of one month's rent, and no renewal fee. A rental guarantee is required, costing 80% of the monthly rent without a guarantor or 50% with one. Parking is available nearby for an additional 5,000 JPY per month.
The surrounding area of Minami Hanagashima-cho is a peaceful residential neighborhood. An interesting local fact is that Miyazaki is known as the legendary birthplace of Japan's first emperor, Jimmu, and is steeped in Shinto mythology. The closest major tourist attraction is the revered Miyazaki Jingu (Miyazaki Shrine), located just 694 meters away. This important Shinto shrine, dedicated to Emperor Jimmu's grandfather, is set in a serene forest and is a central cultural and spiritual site for the city.
