| Property name | Roopt Ishinomaki Hiyorigaoka |
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| location | 1-21-13 Hiyorigaoka, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture 986-0821 |
| Nearest station | Approximately 20 minutes on foot from JR Ishinomaki Station (Senseki Line/Senseki Tohoku Line) Direct access to Sendai Station; approximately 1.5 hours via the Senseki Line, or approximately 1 hour via the Senseki-Tohoku Line. |
| structure | Two-story building (steel-reinforced concrete construction) |
| year of construction | 1979 |
| Year of completion of renovation | 2021 |
| Number of rooms | 9 private rooms (shared plan) + 1 room for short-term rental (Room 201) |
| Shared equipment | Refrigerator, microwave, gas stove (2 burners), cooking utensils, tableware, washing machine (7.0kg), stick vacuum cleaner, living room air conditioner (in each room) |
| parking | Up to 3 units (6,000 yen/unit per month - price negotiable) If the parking lot is full, we can recommend nearby parking lots (for a fee). |
| Eligibility Requirements | Open to both men and women, foreigners welcome, pets allowed (dogs and cats), DIY renovations OK, age limit 60. |
| Pet conditions | Dogs and cats are allowed (spaying/neutering and vaccination are required). Shared plan: +5,000 yen/pet/month (up to 2 pets per person) Room 101 Private Plan: Up to 3 pets (no change in monthly fee) Rooms 102 & 202 Private Plan: Up to 2 pets, +5,000 yen/pet/month |
| Initial cost | No security deposit or key money required. House cleaning fee: 40,000 yen. If bringing a pet: +30,000 to 90,000 yen (depending on the plan) |
| insurance | Fire insurance (for household contents) must be purchased separately. |
| Other expenses | The cost of kerosene during the winter is split equally among the residents. |
Room 101 is a 3DK apartment where you can live with your pet. It features a wall-to-wall catwalk, created in a workshop for cat lovers, which serves as a great play area for your feline friend. The steps are covered with carpet, making them safe and easy for your cat's claws to grip. It can be customized to suit your cat's personality.
The shared plan allows up to 3 people to share the apartment. The private plan allows one person (or household) to use the entire 3DK apartment. Room 101 also comes with its own outdoor storage shed, which is convenient for storing tires or bicycles.
Room 201 on the second floor is a 3DK apartment that serves as both a shared house and a guesthouse. The approximately 8-tatami mat dining kitchen has a bay window leading to the veranda, functioning as a spacious common area. Room 201 also has a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room for short-term rentals, and travelers sometimes stay there as guests. The access route to the short-term rental room is separate, ensuring privacy.
| Kashima Mikojinja Shrine (Hiyoriyama Shrine) | A 3-minute walk away. A popular spot for New Year's visits in Ishinomaki. |
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| Hiyoriyama Park | A 5-minute walk away. An observation park offering panoramic views of Ishinomaki city. A famous cherry blossom viewing spot. |
| Weather vane | A long-established confectionery shop popular for its cream puffs. |
| Vital | Relaxation salon where you can receive Thai traditional massage |
| Ishinomaki High School / Municipal Sakurazaka High School | Evacuation shelters and schools are within walking distance. The elevated location provides peace of mind during disasters. |