Compact and Affordable Apartment in Kameoka, Kyoto
This rental apartment offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution in the historic city of Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture. The property is a one-room unit with a total floor area of 18 square meters (approximately 5.44 tsubo), located on the second floor of a three-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in March 1991.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 26,000 yen, with a monthly common-area maintenance fee of 4,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金) required. However, a guarantee deposit of 50,000 yen is applicable. The contract period is two years, with a renewal fee equivalent to one month of the new rent and a renewal commission of half a month's rent plus consumption tax. Tenant insurance is required, costing approximately 18,000 yen for two years for fire coverage, though terms may vary based on the occupant and conditions.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment features a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, storage space, an air conditioner, and propane gas water heating. A parking space is available for an additional 4,000 yen per month. The property is currently vacant, and the move-in date is negotiable. The leasing guarantee is required only at the time of contract signing and amounts to 120% of the monthly payment.
The apartment is situated in a convenient neighborhood. Daily necessities are within easy reach, with Supermarket Matsumoto Arazuka store 256 meters away and Gyomu Super Kameoka store 416 meters away. A Lawson convenience store is 662 meters from the property, and a McDonald's restaurant is just 234 meters away. The location offers excellent access to public transportation, with Kameoka Station on the JR Sanin Main Line a 13-minute walk from the building.
Kameoka is a city rich in history and natural beauty, famously known as the starting point for the scenic Hozugawa River boat rides, which travel down to Arashiyama in Kyoto. A major landmark near the area is the iconic Kinkaku-ji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), a UNESCO World Heritage site located a short drive or train ride away, representing the pinnacle of Kyoto's cultural heritage.
