Compact and Convenient Apartment in Morioka, Iwate
This charming apartment, located in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, offers a comfortable and convenient living space. The property is a 1K layout, featuring a 7-tatami mat Western-style room and a 3-tatami mat kitchen area, with a total private floor area of 21.58 sqm (approximately 6.52 tsubo). It is situated on the second floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in January 1984. A key feature is its corner room position, which typically allows for more natural light and ventilation.
The apartment comes equipped with a unit bath (combined bath and toilet), storage space, a designated area for a washing machine, and uses city gas for heating and hot water. Notable terms include a monthly rent of 25,000 yen with no additional management or common service fees. The initial costs are relatively low, with a security deposit (敷金) of one month's rent and no key money (礼金). A two-year lease agreement is standard, with a renewal fee applicable. The property requires the tenant to join a rental guarantee program (アーク賃貸保証) with a one-time fee of 20,264 yen at contract signing, as well as a two-year insurance policy costing approximately 18,000 yen (subject to change based on occupant and conditions). Credit card payments are accepted.
The location is exceptionally convenient for daily life. A drugstore (ツルハドラッグ) is just a 2-minute walk away, and a Lawson convenience store is within a 3-minute walk. Other nearby amenities include a hottomotto take-out food shop, a Nishimatsuya children's goods store, and several larger shopping facilities like MAIYA Aoyama Store within a 10-13 minute walk. The apartment is also very close to public transport, being just a 1-minute walk from the Higashigin Ōdate tram stop.
Morioka is the capital of Iwate Prefecture, known for its rich history and beautiful natural surroundings. An interesting local fact is that Morioka is famous for its unique 'Wanko Soba' noodle eating style, where servers continuously refill your bowl with small servings of soba noodles until you signal you are full. The city is also a gateway to the scenic Hachimantai volcanic plateau and is within a reasonable distance of the iconic Chuson-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hiraizumi, renowned for its stunning gold-leaf covered Konjikido (Golden Hall).
