Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Kumamoto's Suizenji Area
This rental apartment, located in the Mezon de Suizenji building in Kumamoto City's central Chuo Ward, offers a compact and efficient living space ideal for individuals or couples. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private area of 19.98 sqm (approximately 6.04 tsubo) and is situated on the 5th floor of a 5-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in March 1989. The monthly rent is 20,000 yen with an additional 3,500 yen in monthly management fees. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金) required, making initial moving costs more manageable.
The apartment comes equipped with essential amenities including a toilet, washbasin, IH cooking heater, air conditioning, heating, BS and CATV terminals, an indoor washing machine space, an auto-lock building entrance, city gas, running water, and hot water supply. A bicycle parking area is available. Special notes from the agent highlight several key features: a guarantor is not required (連帯保証人不要), contracts for foreign nationals are open for consultation (外国籍の契約相談可能), initial costs are negotiable (初期費用ご相談下さい), and electronic contracts are possible, allowing for completion without a visit to the office (電子契約可能). Additional equipment includes cooling, a shower, a closet, and 24-hour emergency support.
Important cost details are provided: the guarantee company requires an initial fee of 70% of the total rent (minimum 28,000 yen) plus a monthly fee of 864 yen. A contract renewal fee of 20,000 yen is due every two years. Early termination penalties apply: less than one year incurs a fee equivalent to two months' rent and management fees, while one to two years incurs one month's equivalent. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The apartment is situated in the vibrant Suizenji district, a short 9-minute walk from Suizenji Station on the JR Hohi Main Line. The area is famously home to Suizenji Jojuen Garden, a historic and beautifully landscaped Japanese garden dating back to the early 17th century. A unique feature of this garden is that its miniature landscape is designed to represent the 53 stations of the Tokaido road, with a small grass-covered mound symbolizing Mount Fuji, offering a serene escape within the city.
