Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji share houses

In the Shinjuku area, there are some larger share houses built specifically for that purpose, but many are small-scale renovations of private homes or medium-scale renovations of dormitories.

Shinjuku is said to be the busiest district in the East. Coupled with the size of the surrounding entertainment district, it shows a chaotic bustle every day. Also, as it is called the Shinjuku Sub-center, the group of skyscrapers on the west side, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, boasts a majesty worthy of the center of Japan.

Shinjuku Station is served by numerous lines, including the JR Yamanote, Chuo, Chuo-Sobu, Chuo Main, Saikyo, and Shonan-Shinjuku lines, as well as the Keio Line, Odakyu Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, and Toei Oedo Line. Furthermore, the Busta Shinjuku terminal building, which consolidates highway bus stops and taxi stands, has been completed, and its convenience is immeasurable. As the name suggests, Shinjuku was established the year after the shogunate was opened in Edo, and it began as Naito-Shinjuku, a post station set up in the Genroku era on the Koshu Kaido, which still runs east-west through Shinjuku Station. Although Shinjuku has now developed into a bustling city, there are many private homes remaining in the east exit area, making it a down-to-earth town, and it seems that many small-scale share houses are renovations of these types of homes♪

Most share houses in Nakano are small-scale, renovated private homes or residences.

Nakano Station serves the JR Chuo Line and the Chuo-Sobu Line, and acts as a terminal for the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. As the next stop after Shinjuku on the popular Chuo Line, it is surprisingly convenient, with the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line to the south and the Seibu Shinjuku Line running parallel to the north, connected by frequent bus services.

Urbanization began here with the opening of the Kobu Railway (predecessor to the Chuo Line) in the Meiji era, though it was mostly farmland at the time. The population surged after the Great Kanto Earthquake as people moved in from downtown areas. Post-war, it became a commuter town for the city center, and with the opening of the Tozai Line in 1966, the Nakano Broadway complex—a groundbreaking facility at the time—was established. The iconic Nakano Sunplaza, a mecca for live music, is slated for demolition as part of ongoing redevelopment projects around the north exit.

Why not view the deep, subculture-rich streets of Nakano from the comfort of a share house?

Most share houses in Koenji are small-scale, renovated private homes.

Koenji Station is served by the JR Chuo Line and the Chuo-Sobu Line; it takes only about 8 minutes to reach Shinjuku. Additionally, the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line's Shin-Koenji Station is to the south, and Higashi-Koenji Station is nearby, allowing residents to utilize multiple lines depending on their location.

Koenji is famous for its annual Awa Odori festival and has long been a popular area for young people along the Chuo Line. While there are no large commercial facilities, the shopping streets are vibrant. The area is filled with long-standing local shops and Showa-era charm, yet unique new businesses appear regularly, blending in seamlessly. From used bookstores and vintage clothing shops to stylish cafes, traditional Japanese confectioneries, greengrocers, and delis, the area is also known as a student town, offering many affordable eateries and izakayas.

Find your own unique side of Koenji while living in a share house!

Share houses in the Takadanobaba area are mostly small-scale, renovated homes or apartments, though some medium-sized ones exist, converted from corporate or student dormitories.

Takadanobaba Station is served by the JR Yamanote Line, Seibu Shinjuku Line, and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. Due to its proximity to Waseda University and Shinjuku, it is a busy hub. The Yamanote Line offers excellent convenience, reaching Ikebukuro and Shinjuku in 5 minutes and Shibuya in 11 minutes. The Tozai Line provides direct access to Kagurazaka, Iidabashi, and the Otemachi business district. Bus routes are also available to Waseda, Kudanshita, and Ueno.

The name originates from a horse-riding ground established by the third Tokugawa Shogun, Iemitsu. It is an educational district with many schools, including Waseda University, and is known for its affordable, hearty food scene. Away from the bustling station area, you will find quiet residential neighborhoods, making it a comfortable place to live for non-students as well.

Why not experience the energy and calm of this student town from a Takadanobaba share house?

Share houses in the Ogikubo area are mostly small to medium-sized, renovated homes, apartments, or small condominiums; there are no large-scale facilities.

Ogikubo Station is served by the JR Chuo Line and the Chuo-Sobu Line, and is a terminal for the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. You can reach Shinjuku in about 10 minutes without changing trains on either the JR or Marunouchi lines. It boasts excellent access to Ikebukuro, Ginza, and Tokyo. You can also reach popular areas like Kichijoji and Tachikawa via the Chuo Line, and there are abundant bus routes to the Seibu Shinjuku Line to the north and the Keio/Inokashira lines to the south.

Ogikubo is known as a popular area where famous writers and artists like Akiko Yosano, Masuji Ibuse, Osamu Dazai, and Shiko Munakata once lived. Because it escaped the worst of the Great Tokyo Air Raid, many people moved here from damaged downtown areas, leading to a population boom. It became nationally famous for its ramen during the high-growth period, but it still retains the atmosphere of a good residential neighborhood.

Why not enjoy a high-quality lifestyle in one of the most popular areas along the Chuo Line from a share house?