Compact and Affordable Apartment in Kobe's Central Ward
This rental apartment, managed by Hiroshima-ya Housing (founded in 1968), offers a budget-friendly living solution in a quiet residential area of Kobe's central district. The property is a 1K layout with a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room, providing a total private floor area of 18 sqm (approximately 5.44 tsubo). The apartment is located on the 1st floor of a 2-storey wooden building constructed in August 1960.
Key features and equipment include a separate bath and toilet, a shower, space for a gas cooker, storage space, hot water supply, and city gas for heating water. Special notes highlight the quiet neighborhood and the benefit of two-sided natural lighting. Important remarks indicate the property is under the old Land Lease Law and includes a short-term cancellation penalty (one month's rent for cancellations under one year). The rental agreement requires a 2-year contract with a renewal fee, and tenants must join a rental guarantee scheme (initial fee: 20,000 yen; renewal: 1% of monthly rent). Mandatory fire insurance is approximately 16,000 yen for two years. There is also an optional "Hiroshima-ya Members" fee of 11,000 yen. The apartment is currently vacant and the move-in date is negotiable.
The monthly rent is a very accessible 20,000 yen with no additional management or common service fees. There is also no key money (reikin), security deposit (shikikin), or gratuity fee. The apartment does not include a parking space. The location is conveniently close to daily necessities, with Co-op Mini Aodani supermarket within 500 meters, a Lawson convenience store 473 meters away, and a self-service gas station at 299 meters.
The area of Kobe's Central Ward is a vibrant mix of urban convenience and residential calm, known for its international history and port culture. An interesting local fact is that Kobe was one of the first ports to open for foreign trade in the 19th century, shaping its unique architectural and culinary landscape. The closest major landmark is the iconic Kobe Port Tower, a symbol of the city's maritime heritage, located just a few kilometers south, offering panoramic views of the harbor and the surrounding mountains.
