Kanagawa / Pets OK share houses

While some share houses in Kanagawa are small-scale, renovated private homes, many are medium-sized or larger, either purpose-built or renovated from corporate dorms and apartments. Concepts are diverse, including women-only, single-parent friendly, those with yoga studios or vegetable gardens, and pet-friendly options. Many feature spacious and well-equipped common living areas.

Many residents commute to Tokyo, and the area is served by a vast number of lines, including the JR Tokaido, Yokohama, Shonan-Shinjuku, Yokosuka, and Nambu lines, as well as private railways like the Tokyu Toyoko, Odakyu Odawara, Keio Sagamihara, and Keikyu Main lines, plus the Yokohama Municipal Subway. The Enoshima Electric Railway, known as "Enoden," also runs daily from Fujisawa to Kamakura.

Kanagawa, located south of Tokyo, has a vast area. While Kawasaki and Yokohama are highly urbanized, the central areas around Sagamihara and Ebina are plains with many corporate facilities, and the western part features the Tanzawa Mountains and Hakone. The southeastern part opens up to the Shonan area, which includes famous tourist destinations like Kamakura and Yokosuka. A share house is the perfect way to get to know Kanagawa deeply♪

While many share houses in Yokohama are larger, renovated offices or corporate dorms, there are also many that fit the city's image, such as uniquely renovated private homes or old mansions. Following the arrival of Commodore Perry's "Black Ships," the port was opened to foreign trade, leading to the creation of foreign settlements. This resulted in many Western-style buildings, creating a wonderful, exotic townscape filled with stylish shops.

The hilly terrain has created famous tourist spots, such as the panoramic views from Harbor View Park and the Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery, as well as the Minato Mirai 21 area and the Yokohama Bay Bridge. Beyond Chinatown, the area is also a gourmet destination with many stylish shops and authentic bars.

Yokohama Station is served by a vast number of railway lines, including the JR Keihin-Tohoku, Yokosuka, Yokohama, and Tokaido lines, as well as the Keikyu Corporation, Sagami Railway, Yokohama Municipal Subway, and the Tokyu Toyoko Line, which offers through-service. Many people who commute to Tokyo live here, and on weekends, you can enjoy the local area like a tourist. Why not enjoy the best of Yokohama by living in a share house?♪

While some share houses in Kawasaki are larger, based on corporate dorms, most are small-scale, renovated private homes.

Kawasaki Station is served by the JR Keihin-Tohoku, Nambu, Tokaido, and Musashino lines, and nearby is the Keikyu Kawasaki Station on the Keikyu Main Line. Kawasaki is located south of Tokyo across the Tama River, faces Tokyo Bay, and is close to Yokohama and Haneda Airport, making it a convenient area for commuting to Tokyo.

Known as part of the Keihin Industrial Region, Kawasaki is a city with a long history that has flourished since the Edo period. The name "Kawasaki" is said to refer to the Tama River ("Kawa") and the delta shape of the land ("Saki"). During the Edo period, the Tokaido road was developed, and Kawasaki became a bustling post town. When Japan's first railway opened, Kawasaki Station was built, and it flourished as a transportation hub. Since the high economic growth period, it has also grown as a commuter town. The area around Kawasaki Station is home to many movie theaters, including Cinecitta, and is a city with a vibrant film industry and a welcoming atmosphere for street musicians.

Why not watch the city, with its ongoing redevelopment and high-rise apartments, from a share house?♪