Wabi-Sabi House in Shinjuku

If you are looking for an alternative to renting your own place in Japan, shared housing may be the answer.

In a shared house, you have your own private room, but share a living room and kitchen/dining room with your housemates. You can enjoy each other’s company without having your privacy infringed on.

Shared housing is also a great option if you are a student or here for a short-term stay because most shared houses do not require a guarantor, key money, or an agency fee, so you can move in quickly without having a lot of money up front.

Here are some shared houses around Tokyo worth checking out:

Wabi-Sabi House in Shinjuku

Wabi-Sabi House Shinjuku Kitchen

This fully furnished house comes complete with brand new furnishings both in the common areas and the private rooms, a spectacular view from the Sky Garden roof top that overlooks the Shinjuku Skyline and is conveniently located within easy walking distance to supermarkets, a deli, a shopping mall, and a gym.

Get the details here.

Sakura House

Sakura House is a well-known operator of guesthouses all over Tokyo. Their properties are known for being located in very convenient locations. They also offer one-person rental accommodations which don’t require key money or an agency fee.

See Sakura House listings here.

Borderless Japan

Borderless Japan promotes their guesthouses as fun living environments, where foreigners and Japanese can come together to learn about their respective cultures.

Many former residents echo the sentiments of this twenty-something guest who stayed at the Sangenjaya house: “I totally enjoyed staying at BORDERLESS HOUSE. I made a lot of new friendships, learned Japanese in various cooking sessions or come together in the evening. I hope you can keep up with the idea of a Japanese-Gaijin shared house, cause it is a great opportunity to meet people and learn langage. Also many thanks to Borderless Staff – You were always great and helpful.”

See Borderless House listings here.

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