Tokyo Student Housing Operators: Share Houses, Guesthouses & Monthly Mansions

How to use this guide

JP Campus lists operators, not individual buildings. Prices, vacancies, and house rules change often—always confirm on the operator site before you book.

For the basics of dorms vs share houses vs apartments, start with the Japan Student Housing Guide.

Who this is for

Students arriving before a school dorm opens
Students who need no Japanese guarantor and furnished rooms
Students comparing share houses, guesthouses, and monthly mansions

Housing types at a glance

Type	Typical stay	Best for
Share house	1–12+ months	Community + lower rent
Guesthouse / hostel	Days–weeks	First nights after landing
Monthly mansion	1–6 months	Private room, flexible contract

Recommended operators (official links)

JP Campus is not affiliated with these companies unless a link is marked as sponsored. Use the official sites below to search by station or neighborhood.

Oakhouse — share houses & monthly apartments

Large network across Tokyo. English booking support and many foreigner-friendly houses.

Official: oakhouse.jp
Good for: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Nakano, Kichijoji areas

Sakura House — guesthouses & apartments

Long-standing option for international residents. Multiple buildings; English support.

Official: sakura-house.com
Good for: Nishi-Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Nippori and nearby

Borderless House — international share houses

Share houses designed for Japanese + international residents living together.

Official: borderless-house.com
Good for: Students who want a mixed community

Social Apartment / World Neighbors — social share living

Larger shared lounges and community events; brand includes WORLD NEIGHBORS properties.

Official: social-apartment.com
Good for: Students who want apartment-style privacy with shared common spaces

Leopalace21 — monthly mansions

Furnished monthly apartments nationwide. Useful when you need a private unit near school.

Official (search): leopalace21.com
Good for: 1K-style stays near major stations (search by station name)

Khaosan — Asakusa hostels & ryokan-style stays

Budget-friendly short stays in Taito / Asakusa—handy for the first week.

Official: world.khaosan-tokyo.com
Good for: Landing week before a longer contract

GRIDS — hotel & hostel (Akihabara and more)

Hybrid hotel/hostel brand; useful for short stays near JR/metro hubs.

Official: grids-hostel.com
Good for: Short stays near Akihabara / Kanda

Flexstay / Tokyu Stay / Citadines — serviced monthly options

Hotel-brand monthly or weekly stays when you want reception support and fewer move-in chores.

How to choose near your school

Fix your school station (or campus address) first.
On the operator site, filter by line / station within ~30 minutes door-to-door.
Check contract length, utilities, guest rules, and English support.
Compare 2–3 operators—not just one listing photo.

Use the JP Campus map to locate language schools and universities, then search housing on the operator sites above.

Booking checklist

[ ] Move-in date vs school orientation
[ ] Guarantor / emergency contact requirements
[ ] Deposit, cleaning fee, and notice period
[ ] Wi-Fi and furniture included
[ ] Cancellation and extension rules

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Disclaimer

Operator availability, rent, and policies change without notice. JP Campus provides research links only and does not arrange bookings unless a partnership is clearly labeled.

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