Compact and Convenient Apartment in Saku, Nagano
This rental apartment, located in the Usuda area of Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, offers a practical and affordable living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 25.92 square meters (approximately 7.84 tsubo). The unit is situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in April 1996. The balcony faces south, providing good natural light.
Key equipment and features of the apartment include a combined bath and toilet unit with a shower, an IH cooking heater, ample storage space and a closet, an air conditioner, a designated indoor space for a washing machine, lighting fixtures, propane gas, and hot water supply. The building complex offers a bicycle parking area and a paid parking space is available for 1,000 yen per month.
Special notes from the agent highlight the property's excellent proximity to medical facilities, being just a 10-minute walk from Saku General Hospital and its attached nursing school. The rental terms are tenant-friendly with a monthly rent of 27,000 yen and a monthly management fee of 2,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). Other move-in costs include a cleaning fee of 33,000 yen and an insurance fee of 18,000 yen for a two-year period. The initial contract period is two years with no renewal fee. The property is currently vacant and the move-in date is negotiable.
The area of Saku is known for its beautiful natural scenery within the Saku Basin, surrounded by mountains. An interesting local fact is that Saku is home to the Tatsuoka Castle Site, also known as the "Star Fort" (龍岡城), a rare example of a Western-style pentagonal fortification built in the Bakumatsu period. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Mikami Shrine, a significant cultural property in the region known for its serene atmosphere and ancient trees.
