Sorted by the lowest monthly rent for private rooms and dormitories, cheapest first.
At a glance
20s/30s mainly
Private from ¥54,000
Int'l-friendly
If you are looking for a share house in Taito Ward, focusing on the Ueno and Asakusa areas is a great strategy, as they offer the perfect balance of easy city access and the comfortable, traditional atmosphere of "shitamachi."
Ueno Station serves as a hub for various JR lines, the Ginza Line, and the Hibiya Line, making your commute to Tokyo, Shinjuku, and Otemachi very convenient. The areas around Asakusa, Tawaramachi, Iriya, Uguisudani, and Inaricho offer many affordable properties, and the Keisei Line and Tsukuba Express provide easy access to Chiba and Saitama. While rent is slightly higher for private rooms, this area is ideal for those who want to live near the city center while keeping living costs down, all while enjoying local shopping streets and Ueno Park.
A furnished share house near Kita-Senju Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
Vacancy soon
1 room opening up in early-Dec
Private¥54,000 – ¥79,000
10 rooms
(Private: 10 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Men 45%
Women 55%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
Tokyo, Taito-ku
Ginza Line Asakusa Sta., 15-min walk Also near Iriya Sta.
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Women-only, a 2-minute walk to Okachimachi Station and 8 minutes to Ueno Station
A furnished women-only share house near Tokyo / Otemachi Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
Vacancy
Private¥54,000
5 rooms
(Private: 5 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
20s 40%
30s 60%
Gender
Women 100%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
Tokyo, Taito-ku
Yamanote Line Okachimachi Sta., 2-min walk Also near Ueno Sta.
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Must be 20 years or older; double occupancy allowed