テセン シェアハウス
TESEN Share Housesis an Osaka-based coliving operator running five purpose-built share houses across the Osaka and Hyogo area. The properties. SEN OSAKA, KAE OSAKA, HAYA OSAKA, ZEZE OSAKA, and ENN HYOGO. Range from a compact 8-room designer house near Kyobashi to a 40-room building within 7 minutes of Umeda. Each is designed specifically for share-house living, not converted from apartments, with layouts that route residents through common areas to encourage daily interaction.
The community is genuinely international. Resident reviews on the TESEN website come from over 25 countries including India, Spain, France, UK, Argentina, Norway, Philippines, Taiwan, and China. Staff speak English, which is explicitly mentioned in multiple reviews as a standout feature. The company was founded by former backpackers who wanted to create the kind of connection-driven living experience they had experienced abroad.
There is no dedicated coworking spacein any of the TESEN properties. WiFi is included across all houses, and residents work from their rooms or the shared living areas. The emphasis is on community living rather than remote-work infrastructure. Osaka has an abundance of coworking spaces and cafes within easy reach. The shared kitchens are fully equipped for self-catered cooking. Dietary options are entirely up to the resident as no meals are provided.
Based on website
SEN OSAKA: dorms from ¥35,000/mo, private from ¥50,000/mo. +¥15,000/mo utilities.
Dormitory Room (SEN OSAKA)
1 bed
Bedding rental available, balcony/terrace access, shared kitchen, WiFi
Private Room Standard (SEN OSAKA)
1 person
Large window, balcony or terrace, shared kitchen, WiFi, cleaning service
Private Room Premium (SEN OSAKA)
1 person
Larger room, balcony or terrace, shared kitchen, WiFi, cleaning service
Contract options
Fixed-term 1-year contract
Deposit: 1 month's rent. Contract fee: ¥19,800 (includes home contents insurance). No key money, no renewal fee, no agency commission. Re-contract possible by consultation.
Standard rate
Based on website
Shared kitchen
Fully equipped in each house. Large counter at KAE OSAKA.
Free WiFi
Included in all rooms and common areas.
Shared bathrooms
Female-only shower and bathroom available at SEN OSAKA.
Laundry
Laundry facilities on-site. Details vary by property.
Cleaning service
Regular cleaning of common areas included in all properties.
Balcony or terrace
Most SEN OSAKA rooms have terrace or balcony.
Living room
Shared living areas central to each house layout.
Bedding rental
Available at most properties. Confirm at booking.
Non-smoking buildings. No dedicated coworking space. Utilities bundled at ¥15,000/month.
Based on website
Non-smoking buildings. Cleaning service is included. Bedding rental is available (not always included — check individual house). Garbage must be sorted per Osaka city rules. Mail and package delivery is accepted at the property. Staff are reachable by LINE during office hours (9:15–18:00 Japan time); English line available. 24-hour contact available via Hostel Mitsuwaya front desk for emergencies.
Based on website
TESEN was founded by former backpackers who wanted to create the hostel-like connection they experienced traveling abroad, but in a long-stay residential format. The result is five share houses where residents from 25+ countries live alongside each other. Staff actively facilitate community through personal communication rather than organized programming — residents describe spontaneous kitchen hangouts, soccer sessions with staff, and a general sense that neighbors quickly become friends.
Female-only facilities are available at SEN OSAKA. TESEN also operates Hostel Mitsuwaya (under the same brand) for short-stay guests, which connects the share house community with travelers passing through Osaka.
Resident Mix
International and Japanese residents. Reviewers come from India, Spain, France, UK, Argentina, Norway, Philippines, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Australia, Italy, Germany, and more. Occupations include students, working holiday visa holders, freelancers, remote employees, and office workers. Age range skews 20–35.
Nearest station
Komagawa-Nakano Station (SEN OSAKA) / Umeda (KAE, ENN) / Tennoji (HAYA) (4 min walk)
Lines
See Google Maps
TESEN operates five properties across Osaka and Hyogo, each with strong public transport access. SEN OSAKA (Higashisumiyoshi-ku) is a 4-minute walk from Imagawa Station (Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line) and 5 minutes from Komagawa-Nakano Station (Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line), putting Tennoji 7 minutes away and Namba 17 minutes away. KAE OSAKA is 12 minutes from Umeda. HAYA OSAKA is 3 minutes from Tennoji Station. ENN HYOGO in Amagasaki is 7 minutes from Umeda and 15 minutes from Namba. ZEZE OSAKA is 4 minutes from Kyobashi Station and 16 minutes from Shinsaibashi. Kansai International Airport connects to Namba via the Haruka express (about 50 minutes).
Osaka is Japan's third-largest city and the commercial heart of the Kansai region, anchored by three main hubs: Umeda/Shin-Osaka in the north (Shinkansen terminus, business center), Namba/Dotonbori in the south (nightlife, food culture), and Tennoji/Abeno in the center. For digital nomads, Osaka offers fast rail connections to Kyoto (15 min), Kobe (20 min), and Tokyo (2.5 hrs by Shinkansen), a dense cafe and coworking scene, and living costs significantly lower than Tokyo.
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