Spacious 2K Apartment in a Quiet Omuta Neighborhood with Unique DIY Terms
This rental apartment, located in a quiet residential area of Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture, offers a surprisingly spacious 49 sqm (approximately 14.82 tsubo) 2K layout. The property is situated on the 2nd floor of a 3-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in January 1957. The unit benefits from excellent sunlight with its main windows facing south and is noted as a corner unit, potentially offering more light and ventilation.
Translated agent notes provide essential details on equipment and special conditions. The apartment comes equipped with a toilet, separate bath and toilet, shower, washbasin, storage space, laundry machine area, a bay window, fire alarm (detector), city gas, hot water supply, and a bicycle parking area. Special notes highlight the quiet residential neighborhood and good sunlight. Important remarks include a joint water faucet system, requiring tenants to send a photo of the water meter by the end of each month. A renewal administrative fee of 5,500 yen (tax included) is charged every 2 years. The unit is provided with service items including an air conditioner, heated toilet seat, gas stove, lighting fixtures, blinds, curtains, and a gas fan heater. Photos are for reference, with the current condition taking priority.
A significant and unique feature of this listing is its DIY campaign terms. For the first 24 months from the contract start date, the rent is set at a remarkably low 10,000 yen per month. From the 25th month onward, it reverts to the standard rent of 30,000 yen per month. It is a cleaning-free, 'as-is' rental, meaning tenants return it in its original state. Tenants must notify the management in advance of any DIY work and are responsible for repairs for issues like water leaks or fixture problems during their tenancy. Short-term cancellation penalties apply: less than 1 year costs 3 months of standard rent (90,000 yen); 1-2 years costs 2 months (60,000 yen); 2-3 years costs 1 month (30,000 yen). All fees and guarantee premiums are calculated based on the standard 30,000 yen rent, not the campaign rate. Corporate contracts are not accepted, and details require confirmation. Additional monthly costs include a 1,000 yen common benefit fee and an optional 550 yen monthly fee for 24-hour support. A one-time key replacement fee of 16,500 yen is required. The property is currently vacant, and the move-in date is negotiable.
The area of Omuta is a historic city in southern Fukuoka, once a major coal mining center. An interesting local fact is that the city's symbol, the Omuta Coal Industry and Science Museum (formerly the Mitsui Miike Coal Mine), is a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the 'Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution'. The closest major landmark from the property is the iconic Mount Tennen, a low mountain visible from much of the city, which offers hiking trails and panoramic views of the Ariake Sea.
