SHARE HOUSE 180° Kanazawa
シェアハウス180° 金沢
ColivingCoworking
3.0
2 reviews
SHARE HOUSE 180° Kanazawa is the largest share house in Kanazawa, with 23 private rooms in the Ishibiki district, close to Kanazawa University and a 15-minute bus ride from Kanazawa Station. The house combines long-term coliving with an embedded coworking space and a suite of community programs designed specifically for foreigners and language learners.
The coworking space uses glass partitions to create focus zones in the open shared area, supplemented by a SOHO meeting room and a dedicated remote call room for video meetings. Individual locked storage boxes keep residents' work gear secure. External members can join the coworking space from ¥2,400/month, which also enables legal entity address registration. Useful for freelancers and startups. Residents get coworking access included with their room.
Room rents run ¥23,000–¥35,000/month, plus a ¥4,500 communal fee and ¥11,000 utility fee, bringing the all-in monthly cost to roughly ¥38,500–¥50,500/month. Rooms are 6.8 to 11.18 sqm and come fully furnished with a single bed, desk, chair, air conditioning, and room key. Security deposit is one month's rent. No key money. Minimum stay is 6 months, with campaign discounts available for 1- and 2-year commitments.
The house runs free weekly English lessonswith a native teacher for all residents, plus a language exchange system for informal practice. A wanted board in the coworking area lets residents post project ideas and find collaborators. The ground-floor atelier has tools and work space for hands-on projects. Common spaces include a shared kitchen with rice cooker, microwave, and refrigerator. A living room with hammock and theater area. And laundry with washer and dryer. Dietary options are not confirmed in any source data.
Kanazawa is best known as Japan's best-preserved castle town outside Kyoto, with Kenrokuyen Garden and a strong arts and craft culture. The Ishibiki area sits between the university and the historic Higashichaya geisha district. It suits nomads who want a lower cost of living than Tokyo with a genuine local neighborhood feel.
Rooms & Pricing
Based on website and Google reviews
23 rooms, 6.8–11.18 sqm. Rent ¥23,000–¥35,000 + ¥4,500 communal + ¥11,000 utility. Deposit: 1 month. No key money.
| Room Type | Capacity | Size | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Room (Small) Single bed, desk, chair, air conditioning, curtains, hanger rack, mattress, room key. TV terminal. | 1 person | 6.8–8 sqm | ¥23,000 |
| Private Room (Standard) Single bed, desk, chair, air conditioning, curtains, hanger rack, mattress, room key. TV terminal. | 1 person | 8–11.18 sqm | ¥35,000 |
| Contract Options | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6-Month Contract | ¥23,000–¥35,000/month base rent | Minimum 6-month contract. +¥4,500/month communal fee and +¥11,000/month utility fee. Security deposit: 1 month's rent. No key money. |
| 1-Year Contract (Campaign) | ¥3,000/month discount for 1 year | Sign a 1-year contract within the campaign period and receive ¥3,000 off monthly rent for the full year. First month free if qualifying. |
| 2-Year Contract (Campaign) | ¥4,000/month discount for 2 years | Sign a 2-year contract within the campaign period and receive ¥4,000 off monthly rent for 2 years. Two months free if qualifying. |
What's Included
Based on website and Google reviews
Wi-Fi
Building-wide, speed not confirmed
Shared Kitchen
Rice cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, kitchenware
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer in shared laundry area
Bathroom / Shower
Shared shower rooms, bathrooms, toilets, and washrooms
Coworking Space
Glass-partitioned desks, locked individual storage boxes
Meeting Room / Remote Room
SOHO meeting room + remote call room for video meetings
Atelier / Garage
Covered garage with work desks and tools for hands-on work
Bike Storage
Bike stand and motorcycle parking on ground floor
Theater Space
Movie viewing area in common space; hammock area for breaks
Community App
Residents-only SNS for updates across all 180° houses
Each room: bed, desk, chair, AC, curtains, hanger rack, mattress, room key. Legal entity registration supported.
House Rules
Based on website and Google reviews
Age limit: 18 to 39 years old. Both Japanese and foreign nationals are welcome. Minimum contract length is 6 months. A security deposit of one month's rent is required. No key money.
Legal entity address registration is supported for startups and freelancers using the SOHO space. The coworking area is available to external coworking members at ¥2,400–¥3,400/month. External members mingle with residents in the shared workspace.
Community & Events
Based on website and Google reviews
SHARE HOUSE 180° Kanazawa is designed as a crossroads for students, working adults, and expats in Ishikawa. The house actively promotes cross-cultural exchange through a weekly free English conversation lesson taught by a native English teacher. A language exchange system connects residents who want to practice each other's languages informally.
The house also maintains a wanted board in the coworking space where residents can post project ideas and look for collaborators with specific skills. The network organizes regular cultural exchange events with the international community in Kanazawa, including nearby guesthouses and facilities. The platform COMMUNITY180° is a residents-only SNS for staying connected across 180° houses.
Resident Mix
18–39 years old, mixed gender, foreigners explicitly welcome. Mix of university students, working adults, and international residents. English-speaking community supported through weekly lessons and language exchange.
Getting There
Nearest Station
Kanazawa Station
Lines
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15 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station, then a 3-minute walk from the Ishibikimachi bus stop. The house is within walking distance of Kanazawa University. Bike storage, motorcycle parking, and one visitor parking spot are available on the ground floor.
About Ishibiki
Ishibiki is a quiet residential neighborhood sitting between Kanazawa University and the historic Higashichaya geisha district, about 15 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station (get off at Ishibikimachi). The area has a student-and-local feel with cafes, small restaurants, and low rents compared to central Kanazawa. It's within easy reach of Kenrokuyen Garden, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Omicho covered market.
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