Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Utsunomiya, Tochigi
This rental apartment offers a compact and efficient living space in the established residential area of Utsunomiya's Iwazo district. The property is a 23.1㎡ (approximately 6.98 tsubo) 1K layout, featuring a single 8-tatami mat Western-style room and a kitchen area. The apartment is located on the 3rd floor of a 3-storey steel-framed building constructed in December 1986. Key features include a combined bath and toilet unit with a shower, air conditioning, a designated space for an indoor washing machine, and storage space. The balcony faces east, providing natural morning light. The building has a total of 13 units.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features confirm the following: Bath and toilet are in the same room, shower, storage space, air conditioner, indoor washing machine placement, and propane gas. There are no special remarks or additional notes provided.
The financial terms are straightforward with a monthly rent of 25,000 yen and no monthly management or common service fees. The initial costs include a one-month security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). A two-year lease agreement is standard, with a renewal fee applicable. Tenant insurance and a rental guarantee company membership (costing 24,600 yen) are required. Parking is available on-site at no extra charge, and other running costs include an estimated monthly water bill of around 3,000 yen.
The Iwazo neighborhood provides excellent daily convenience. Within a short walking distance, residents have access to a Seven-Eleven (214m), a Lawson convenience store (295m), a Workman apparel store (364m), and a Nishimatsuya children's goods store (284m). Financial services are nearby with the Tochigi Bank Utsunomiya Kita branch just 100 meters away. For an interesting local fact, Utsunomiya is famously known as Japan's leading producer of gyoza (dumplings), with numerous specialty restaurants throughout the city. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic and stunning Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site located approximately 40 kilometers north, easily accessible from Utsunomiya Station.
