Compact and Convenient Apartment in Hanamaki, Iwate
This affordable apartment in Hanamaki, Iwate, offers a comfortable and convenient living space. The property is a 1K layout with a 6.5-tatami mat Western-style room and a south-facing balcony measuring 3.3 square meters, providing pleasant natural light. The total private floor area is 24.84 square meters (approximately 7.51 tsubo). The building is a two-story wooden structure, and this unit is located on the second floor. It was built in March 1997.
Key equipment and features include a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a window in the bathroom, a system kitchen with a gas stove, a closet, a shoe box, air conditioning, free internet usage, a washing machine space, flooring, lighting fixtures, a smoke detector, a south-facing living area, propane gas, public water supply, a septic tank, propane gas water heating, a garbage disposal area within the premises. Please note there is no parking for bicycles or motorcycles. Special notes indicate that pets, musical instruments, room sharing, and smoking are not permitted. The lease contract is for 2 years with no renewal fee. A credit card payment option is available. The property requires insurance (approx. 19,000 yen for 2 years for tenant liability insurance) and a guarantee company membership (Ark Chintai Hoshou, with a guarantee fee of 13,665 yen). There is an account withdrawal utilization fee of 330 yen per month (tax included). A one-time indoor cleaning fee starts from 33,000 yen. The agent's fee is 29,700 yen (tax included). The security deposit is one month's rent, subject to a final settlement of actual costs.
The location is highly convenient, with a convenience store and coin laundry just a 3-minute walk away, and a post office within a 5-minute walking radius. It offers good access to routes towards Kitakami and Morioka. The area is part of the scenic Iwate Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that Hanamaki is the birthplace of the famous poet and children's author Kenji Miyazawa, whose fantasy works were deeply inspired by the region's natural landscapes. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Hanamaki Onsen hot spring resort area, known for its therapeutic waters and traditional inns, providing a perfect local escape.
