Sharehouses in Osaka · Nara · Tokyo
Your own room in Japan,
from ¥25,000 a month.
Furnished private rooms with shared kitchen and bath. One-month leases — no key money, no guarantor.
- No key money
- No guarantor
- One-month leases
- Wi-Fi included
- Fully furnished
Our houses
Three houses, one simple setup
Nara
Nara
Ikoma Sharehouse
from ¥35,000 / month
- 🚆 11 min walk to Ikoma Station
- 🚆 15 min direct train to Nara
- 🚆 20 min direct train to Namba
Osaka / Hyogo
Osaka / Hyogo
Amagasaki Sharehouse
¥35,000 / month
- 🚆 12 min walk to Kuise Station
- 🚆 17 min walk to JR Amagasaki Station
- 🚆 12 min direct train to Umeda
Tokyo
Tokyo
Sayama Sharehouse
from ¥25,000 / month
- 🚆 12 min walk to Musashi-Yamato Station
- 🚆 40 min train to Shinjuku
- 🚆 60 min train to Tokyo Station
What you get
Everything you need to move in
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Private room
Your own room with air conditioning, bedding and a private drying rack. Most rooms have a door lock.
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Shared facilities
Fully equipped kitchen, fridge, shower, toilet and washing machine.
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Wi-Fi included
Fast, stable internet included. Utilities are a flat ¥5,000 per person per month.
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Flexible stays
Prepaid one-month leases, starting on your move-in date.
How it works
Move in within a few simple steps
Know which room you want and when? You can apply directly — no need to message us first. Have questions? We’re happy to help on WhatsApp.
Check availability
Each room shows whether it’s available now or the date it opens up.Apply or ask
Fill out our rental application form with your room and move-in/move-out dates — or message us first with any questions.Send ID & sign
We email you to collect your ID documents and send your lease to sign.Pay & move in
Pay by the deadline, then check yourself in with our house guide.
FAQ
Common questions
Costs & fees
What does the utilities fee cover?
Electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi, charged as a flat ¥5,000 per person per month. There are no meter readings or extra bills.
What do I pay when I move in?
Your first month’s rent and utilities, a one-time registration fee of ¥10,000 and a security deposit of ¥20,000. There is no key money (reikin) or gift money, and no guarantor fee.
Can two people share a room?
Some rooms can be shared by two people for an additional ¥10,000 per month in rent. Utilities are charged per person, and every occupant must be registered.
Are rates negotiable?
No. Our rates are already set as low as we can offer and are the same for all tenants.
Booking
How do I book a room?
- Check the room’s availability on its house page.
- Complete our rental application form, including your preferred move-in and move-out dates. If you know your room and dates, you don’t need to message us first — but feel free to ask us anything on WhatsApp or by email.
- Reply to our follow-up email with your identification documents.
- Review and sign your contract.
- Pay by the deadline stated in your contract.
Your booking is confirmed only once payment is received.
What documents do I need?
A completed application form and, for each occupant, a photo of the front and back of your residence card. We also ask for an emergency contact. A guarantor is not normally required.
I’m visiting Japan and don’t have a residence card. Can I still stay?
Yes. Instead of a residence card, send a copy of your passport and, if applicable, your Japanese visa. The rest of the booking process is the same.
How soon can I move in?
At Sayama and Ikoma, move-in can usually be arranged shortly after your booking is complete. Amagasaki requires building paperwork, so please allow at least two weeks before your move-in date.
Can I view the room before booking?
Photos of each house are on this website. Staff do not conduct in-person tours, but where possible we can arrange a self-guided visit with remote guidance, subject to availability.
Who can stay? Are the houses mixed-gender?
All of our houses are mixed-gender. Unaccompanied minors (under 18) cannot stay. A minor may stay only with a parent or legal guardian who stays in the same house for the same period and can provide proof of parenthood or guardianship; the minor may have a separate room.
Leases & payments
What is the minimum stay? Can I stay longer?
The minimum stay is one month. Every lease is a one-month fixed-term lease starting on your move-in date, and stays shorter than one month are not prorated.
To stay longer, you can sign a new lease for the following month while the room is still available. Rooms go to whoever confirms first, so let us know your plans as early as possible. After your first full month, a shorter final lease may be prorated at our discretion — please contact us in advance.
When is each month’s payment due?
Each month must be paid in full before it begins, based on your move-in date. Your lease takes effect once payment is received.
How can I pay?
By credit card, or by bank transfer from a Japanese bank account. We do not accept cash. If someone else pays on your behalf, please ask them to include your name with the payment.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
- 7+ days before move-in: full refund.
- Less than 7 days before move-in: 50% refund.
- Once a lease month has started (including no-shows and leaving early): payments are non-refundable, as set out in the contract.
Rooms & house life
What comes with the room and the house?
Every room has an air conditioner, bedding and a private drying rack. All rooms at Ikoma and Amagasaki, and the 2F rooms at Sayama, also have a desk and chair. All rooms have a door lock except the Washitsu at Ikoma and the 1F room at Sayama. Every house has Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, refrigerator, bathroom and washing machine.
Household supplies are not provided — please bring your own toiletries, cleaning supplies and other consumables.
Who cleans the shared areas?
Tenants keep their own rooms and the shared areas clean. There is no professional cleaning between tenants, which is part of how we keep rates low.
Can I have overnight guests?
Yes, with advance notice to management. Overnight guests (11 PM – 8 AM) are ¥2,000 per guest per night. Unannounced overnight guests are charged ¥10,000 per night.
Are pets or cars allowed?
Sorry, no pets, and there is no parking at any of our houses.
How do I contact management, and what if something breaks?
Contact us by WhatsApp. Each house also has a group chat for announcements such as maintenance visits.
If something breaks, report it on WhatsApp with photos. Urgent issues are prioritized; non-urgent repairs are scheduled for the next maintenance visit, and we notify tenants before staff or contractors visit.
How does garbage disposal work?
Tenants sort and dispose of their own garbage according to local rules. The collection schedule is in the house guide.
What if I have an issue with another tenant?
Management does not mediate disputes between tenants — tenants are expected to resolve personal matters between themselves. If a situation involves a threat to your safety or damage to property, contact the police (110).
Can I change rooms during my stay?
Room changes may be possible, subject to availability. Please contact us before making any arrangements.
Moving in & out
How does check-in work?
Check-in is self-service. After payment, we send a house guide with entry instructions and house rules; staff are not on site to meet tenants.
When you arrive, please send photos of your room and the shared areas (as listed in the house guide) before unpacking. These record the condition of the house on arrival.
Can I send luggage or parcels before I arrive?
No. The houses cannot receive or hold deliveries for incoming tenants. Please use a carrier or post office holding service instead.
What do I need to do when I move out?
Follow the move-out procedure in your contract and house guide:
- Send move-out photos of your room and the shared areas, as listed in the house guide.
- Return all keys as instructed.
- Dispose of your garbage before you leave.
- If you registered your address at the house, update it with the post office and your local government office.
Is the security deposit refundable? When is it returned?
Yes, subject to the move-out conditions in your contract. After you move out, we review your move-out photos and the condition of the house; deductions may apply for cleaning, damage, missing keys or incomplete move-out procedures. The remaining deposit is then returned by bank transfer or to the original payment card.
For a bank transfer we need your bank name, branch name, account type, account number, and the account holder’s name exactly as registered with the bank.