Compact and Affordable Studio Apartment in Nagano's Scenic Town of Tatsuno
This rental apartment offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution in the peaceful town of Tatsuno, Nagano Prefecture. The property is a studio (one-room) layout with a total floor area of 11.22 square meters (approximately 3.39 tsubo), located on the second floor of a two-story steel-framed building constructed in July 1986.
Translated agent notes and equipment details are essential. The unit features a combined bath and toilet, a shower, and allows for a gas stove. Hot water is available. Special notes indicate that upon moving out, a cleaning fee equivalent to one month's rent is required (optional). Cable TV is available under a separate contract (optional). A bed can be rented for an additional 1,000 yen per month.
The financial terms are notably straightforward. The monthly rent is a low 12,000 yen with no additional management or common service fees. There is no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and no renewal fee. A two-year lease is standard. However, a rental guarantee from Nihon Chintai Hoshō Kabushiki Kaisha is required, with an initial two-year guarantee fee of 20,000 yen and a renewal fee of 12,000 yen for the next two-year period. Other running costs include an estimated water bill of around 2,000 yen per month per person.
The location provides convenient daily amenities. The apartment is within walking distance of convenience stores like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart, a post office, a bank, and a hospital. For transportation, both Tatsuno Station and Miyaki Station on the Iida Line are approximately a 10-minute walk away. The area is known for its natural beauty and is part of the scenic Ina Valley. A notable nearby landmark is the historic Tatsuno Town, which is famous for its traditional architecture and the annual Tatsuno Firefly Festival, a beautiful summer event.
