What is Shared House

You’ll Love Shared House Because

• Affordable rent range
• Secure (not alone)
• Intercultural communication
• Common equipments are convenient
• Personal relationships
• Easy to move in
• Not lonely

To Live in Shared House Happily

Following a shared house rule and checking the rule in advance are important for your happy life in the shared house. Try to be nice and polite to other residents.

Room Type

Single Room Occupancy

We suggest single room occupancy to people who care about their privacy and like to be alone. Furnishings and facilities differ from other apartments; some apartments may include an air conditioner, a television set, a bed, a refrigerator, desks, and chairs. In general, single room occupancy is more expensive than multiple-occupancy room.

Multi-occupancy Room

A multiple-occupancy room usually includes more than one bed in a room. The biggest advantage of this type is its inexpensive rent range. You can save a lot of money by choosing a multiple-occupancy room. Most multiple-occupancy rooms include only a curtain for your privacy, however, no men and women share a room in principle. The safe and lockers might be available in most rooms.

Pricing

Rent

Expense for the use of a shared house

Deposit

Expense that you pay when you rent a shared house

Management Fee

Expense for upkeep

Utilities

Expense for services such as gas and electricity

Examples of Expenses

*The deposit may (may not) be given back.

People Who Live in Shared House

Reason and Purposes

• I want to learn various cultures with other residents.
• I haven’t decided how long I stay.
• I’d like to stay a shared house by the time I find an apartment or a job.
• Shared houses are easier to rent than apartments.
• Hotels are too expensive to stay for a long period. Apartments are not also what I want.

Equipments and Amenities to Share

Kitchen

Gus Rings and Sinks

Please keep in mind that a number of equipments are limited. It might be kind to tell other residents when you use the equipments for a while.

Refrigerators

To avoid a mistake, put your name or room number on a package of your own food.
Try not to leave your own food in a refrigerator for a long period.

Rice Cookers

Boiling adequate amount of rice would be friendly to other residents when you use a rice cooker unless you freeze the remains of rice.

Microwaves

Try not to leave your own food in a microwave for a while.

Pans, Pots and Other Dishes

Wash and return pans, pots and dishes to where they were after you used them.

Detergents, Sponges and Dishcloths

Mostly provided by a shared house. Try to keep them clean.

Shower

Mostly coin-operated, or free.
Examples: 100 yen for ten to twenty minutes, or 200 yen for twenty minutes.

Washer/Dryer

Mostly coin-operated, 200 yen for each.
Please do not leave your clothes in a washer and a dryer for a long time.

Bathroom (Lavatory)

Cleaning equipment and toilet papers may be provided in most shared houses.
Please keep the bathrooms clean.

Vacuum Cleaner

Try to remove dust from a vacuum container (or replace a vacuum bag) after using it.

Flowchart to Move in

• 1. Please contact management companies via a "Check Availability" button in Guest House Bnak.
• 2. Make an appointment and visit the shared house for preview. If you can't visit in advance, you may want to check all the information about the shared house and the room including photos on the website.
• 3. Application: valid ID must be needed in principle. (may need additional documents.)
  *Foreigners may need their passports and visa.
• 4. Contract: requirements and documents differ from each management company.
• 5. Move-In

Things You Check When You Preview

• Room conditions
• Kitchen, shower, bath, toilet, and other equipments and amenities to share
• Who cleans places to share and house?
• About contract, payment, and move-out
• About regulations
• About garbage, smoking, internet availability, and parking lot