Compact and Affordable Apartment in Nagasaki's Nishiyama Honcho
This rental apartment, located in Nagasaki City's Nishiyama Honcho district, offers a compact and cost-effective living solution. The property is a 1K layout apartment within a wooden two-story building, with this specific unit situated on the first floor of the second story. The private floor area is 17 square meters (approximately 5.14 tsubo). The monthly rent is a very affordable 20,000 yen, with no additional monthly management or common service fees. Key financial advantages include no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and no guarantee deposit.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment comes equipped with a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, a washbasin, air conditioning, a space for a washing machine, and propane gas for water heating. Special notes detail the initial costs: an 18,000 yen insurance fee for two years, a mandatory guarantee company fee (J-Lease at either 50% or 80% coverage), optional lock replacement at 16,500 yen (tax included), and an administrative fee of 5,500 yen (tax included). Important contractual terms include a two-year lease period, a cancellation penalty of two months' rent for contracts terminated before two years, a 30,000 yen (pre-tax) cleaning fee upon moving out, and a 15,000 yen (pre-tax) renewal administrative fee every two years. The agent also notes that the property is offered in its current condition (現状有姿渡し).
The Nishiyama Honcho area provides a quiet residential setting within Nagasaki City. A notable landmark within walking distance is the Suwa Shrine, a historically significant Shinto shrine. Nagasaki is a city rich with cultural fusion, famously known for its unique blend of Japanese and Western influences, evident in its architecture, cuisine, and annual festivals like the Nagasaki Kunchi. The apartment is approximately an 18-minute walk from the Suwa Jinja Station on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway's Hotarujaya Branch Line, offering access to the city's comprehensive tram network.
