Compact and Affordable Apartment in Yonezawa, Yamagata
This rental apartment, located in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, offers a compact and economical living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 26.4 square meters (approximately 7.98 tsubo), featuring an 8.7-tatami mat Western-style room. The balcony provides a southern exposure for good natural light. The building is a two-story wooden structure, with this unit situated on the first floor of the second story. It was built in January 1989.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 20,000 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 3,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). Parking is available for an additional 3,000 yen per month. Other monthly running costs include a fixed water charge of 2,000 yen, a neighborhood association fee of 100 yen, and a snow removal fee of 2,000 yen from December to March. A one-time cleaning fee of 35,000 yen is required upon moving out. The initial contract period is two years, with a renewal fee applicable. Tenant insurance and a rental guarantee (costing 80% of the monthly rent, with a minimum of 40,000 yen) are required.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment comes equipped with a refrigerator, gas stove, washing machine, and microwave oven. The unit features a separate bath and toilet, air conditioning, free internet usage, an indoor space for a washing machine, and uses propane gas. A bicycle parking area is available. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The area of Yonezawa is rich in history, famously associated with the Uesugi samurai clan and their revered lord, Uesugi Kenshin. A major landmark nearby is the majestic Mount Azuma-Kofuji, an active stratovolcano part of the Azuma mountain range, offering stunning hiking trails and seasonal beauty, particularly famous for its "Snow Corridor" in spring. The apartment is within a 15-minute walk of Minami-Yonezawa Station on the Yonesaka Line, providing local rail access.
