Oakhouse Kobe
オークハウス 神戸
Coliving
Oakhouse Kobe is a foreigner-friendly coliving operator running share houses and furnished apartments across Kobe, Hyogo. The Kobe portfolio includes a Social Residence with 42 rooms near Uozaki Station on the Hanshin line, plus 15 furnished apartment units in the broader Kobe area. All buildings are directly managed by Oakhouse, Japan's largest share house operator, founded in 1992.
The main appeal for digital nomads is the frictionless move-in. There is no key money, no security deposit, and no guarantor required. Monthly contracts are available from day one, and the FIX Plan rewards short-stay residents with 10,000 PAO points on move-in. The Smart Membership program can cut monthly rent by up to ¥16,000 by pre-loading a deposit balance. All units come furnished, so you can arrive with a suitcase.
Working from the Social Residence is possible. The property type includes a workspace filter on Oakhouse's platform, and some Kobe properties list a dedicated coworking space as a facility. WiFi is included across all Oakhouse share houses. That said, Oakhouse is primarily a residential operator, not a coworking product. Residents who need reliable desk time often supplement with nearby cafes.
Furnished apartments average ¥81,245/month and share house rooms average ¥54,667/monthin Kobe. Shared kitchens are available in share house properties. Dietary needs are not confirmed from available data. Contact Oakhouse directly to ask about kitchen setup and nearby grocery options before booking.
Customer support is available 24 hours a day in English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and French through the online help desk. Multilingual staff makes this one of the more accessible options in Kobe for non-Japanese speakers.
Rooms & Pricing
Based on website
Share house rooms average ¥54,667/month. Furnished apartments average ¥81,245/month. All units are furnished.
| Room Type | Capacity | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Share House Room (Social Residence) Furnished, WiFi included. Shared kitchen and common areas. | 1 person | ¥54,667 |
| Furnished Apartment Fully furnished, WiFi included. Private bathroom and kitchen. | 1 person | ¥81,245 |
| Contract Options | ||
|---|---|---|
| Standard Monthly | From ¥54,667/month (share house) | No key money. No guarantor. Monthly contract. |
| FIX Plan | Standard rate + 10,000 points on move-in | For short stays with known move-out date. |
| Smart Membership | Up to ¥16,000/month off rent | Pre-load deposit to unlock monthly discount. |
| Student Discount | Reduced rate | For enrolled students. Contact for details. |
What's Included
Based on website
WiFi
Included across all share house units
Shared Kitchen
Available in share house properties
Furnished Rooms
All units come furnished
Bicycle Parking
Available at select properties
Delivery Box
Available at select properties
Workspace
Dedicated workspace at select properties
Garden / Terrace
Available at select properties
24h Multilingual Support
EN, JP, KO, ZH, FR via online help desk
Specific amenities vary by property. Confirm available facilities for your chosen unit on oakhouse.jp before booking.
House Rules
Based on website
All Oakhouse properties are non-smoking indoors. Residents are expected to maintain shared spaces. Move-in date is flexible and can be discussed with Oakhouse support. Cancellation and deposit policies vary by contract type. Review the specific terms on the Oakhouse website before signing. Garbage sorting follows local Kobe city rules.
Community & Events
Based on website
Oakhouse Kobe properties attract a mix of international residents and Japanese locals who want flexible housing without the typical Japanese rental bureaucracy. The Social Residence format is designed around community living, with shared common spaces and Oakhouse's broader event network connecting residents across properties. Multilingual support staff means communication barriers are low for foreign residents from day one.
Resident Mix
Mix of international and Japanese residents. Foreign residents explicitly welcomed. Flexible contracts suit short and long-term stays.
Getting There
Nearest Station
Uozaki Station (Hanshin line)
Lines
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The main Kobe Social Residence is located near Uozaki Station on the Hanshin Main Line. From Kobe Sannomiya, take the Hanshin line east toward Osaka and alight at Uozaki. Exact addresses for each property are listed on the Oakhouse website after searching by station or area.
About Kobe
Kobe is a port city in Hyogo Prefecture, wedged between the Rokko mountains and Osaka Bay. It sits on the Hanshin Main Line, putting central Osaka about 30 minutes away and Kyoto under an hour by express. The city is compact and bikeable, with a cosmopolitan character shaped by its long history as a foreign trade port.
For nomads, Kobe offers lower rents than Osaka or Kyoto with easy access to both. Sannomiya is the main hub for transit, cafes, and coworking. The harborfront area and Motomachi are popular for walking and working from independent cafes. English is more widely spoken here than in most Japanese cities outside Tokyo.
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