In the Japanese rental market, it can be difficult for foreigners to
gather key money, agency fees, and find a guarantor. On top of
this, the systems can be difficult for many foreigners to understand. Often, customers have to make
compromises on convenience, transportation, price, or space when living in central Tokyo. This can
dissatisfaction amongst foreigners trying to make the best of their time in Japan. Below, we have listed
some share house companies which makes finding a place to live in Japan a breeze! All you need to do is
find an available room, put down a small deposit, and move in! From then on, all you have to do is pay a
monthly rental fee. No need to worry about utility bills or local ward taxes. By choosing to live in a
share house, not only can you start your life in Japan quick and easy, but you will be able to make
friends from day one.
Oakhouse
Main Office: 150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Shibuya 3-3-2
Shibuya MK Bldg. 5F
Office Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
Phone: 81-3-6452-6961
Oakhouse has provided new and growing share houses, guest
houses, and apartments for foreigners and Japanese people for over 20 years. They
offer multilingual support in English, French, Chinese, and Korean. They also offer
great help and support to foreigners who are just starting to get their feet on the
ground in Japan. Whether you need help with opening a new bank account, getting a
mobile phone contract, or just general advice about living in Japan, Oakhouse will
have you covered.
Main Office:
Nishi-Shinjuku K-1 Bldg. 2nd Floor 7-2-6 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
160-0023F
Office Hours:
8:50 - 20:00
Phone:
03-5330-5250
Sakura House is another mainstay in the share house sector,
and have built quite a good reputation for themselves over the years. Sakura House
provides Apartments, Share Houses, Guest Houses & Vacation Rental Houses for daily,
weekly & monthly stays in Tokyo, Izu, and Kyoto. They have multilingual staff
(English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Japanese), and are always
on hand to offer help to its residents. Sakura House hosts many social events
throughout the year, such as going to see a sumo match, taking part in a Japanese
tea ceremony, or having a fun time drinking, eating, and making new friends at their
annual Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) party.
Main Office:
6F, 2-17 Ichigaya Tamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo,Japan
Office Hours:
10:00 - 18:00
Phone:
03-5227-7370
Borderless House has a unique take on the Japanese share
house experience. Their houses have a 50/50% ratio of both foreigners and Japanese
living in the same house. By living with Japanese tenants, foreigners can pick up
the language a lot quicker than one would usually be able to, learn about Japanese
culture and cultural differences, learn Japanese etiquette, and how to live like a
Japanese. This environment can help foreigners get a head start on life in Japan and
can help them to understand more about life in Japan for Japanese people.