La Neige Ueda III 203: A Pet-Friendly Apartment in Ueda, Nagano
This rental apartment, La Neige Ueda III 203, offers a compact and affordable living solution in the city of Ueda, Nagano Prefecture. The unit features a 1K layout with an 8-tatami mat Western-style room and a total private floor area of 23.51 sqm (approximately 7.11 tsubo). It is situated on the second floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in February 1990.
The monthly rent is a budget-friendly 18,000 yen, with a separate 2,000 yen management fee. A significant advantage for tenants is the initial cost structure: there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). The apartment is pet-friendly, though an additional key money of one month's rent may be required for pet owners. It also allows for two-person occupancy, room sharing, and even use as an office. Parking is available for 3,000 yen per month, with a discounted rate of 2,000 yen per month for kei cars (subject to vehicle confirmation for standard spaces). Optional services include a 24-hour安心サポート package for 16,500 yen per two-year period.
Equipment and features within the unit include a separate bath and toilet, a washlet toilet, space for a washing machine, air conditioning, storage space and a closet, a gas stove (propane), lighting fixtures, a monitor intercom, a dimple key, and CATV wiring. The building itself is a top-floor unit and is noted as being suitable for elderly residents. The rental contract is for a standard 2-year term with a renewal fee. A guarantee company is required for tenancy, with a premium of up to 100% of the monthly rent. Credit card payments are accepted for initial costs.
The apartment is located in the Suwagata area of Ueda City. The nearest major station is Ueda Station, served by the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen and the Shinano Railway line, approximately 3.6km away. The local Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line's Miyoshi-cho Station is within a 14-minute walk. The area is rich in history, as Ueda City is famously associated with the Sanada clan, legendary samurai of the Sengoku period. A major nearby landmark is Ueda Castle, a historic site with impressive stone walls and a museum dedicated to the Sanada family's legacy.
