Sakura House Shibuya

サクラハウス渋谷円山町

Coliving

3.7

13 reviews

“Been here for 1 month and 1 week, awesome experience, well placed in Shibuya, I passed so much time with other people in the kitchen, talking with them, playing board games.”

via Google Maps

Sakura House Shibuya is a share house in Maruyamacho, a side street off the main Shibuya entertainment district. The building is 9 minutes on foot from Shibuya Station and 2 minutes from Shinsen Station on the Keio Inokashira Line. It sits on a quiet residential street despite its proximity to bars and live music venues. Useful if you need to be close to Shibuya but also want to sleep.

The house runs as a coliving share house under the Sakura House brand, which has operated in Tokyo since 1992 and specifically targets international residents. Every room comes furnished with a desk, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Utilities (water, gas, electricity) are included in the rent. There is no dedicated coworking space. Residents work from their rooms. Reviews mention the shared kitchen as a social hub, with housemates cooking together and hanging out over board games.

The house is explicitly designed for foreigners in Japan. Sakura House provides multilingual support (English, French, German, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Malay) through their SAKURA HOUSE LOUNGE, open 365 days a year. No guarantor is required, no key money, and no agent fee. Credit cards are accepted. Monthly stays are the standard. Daily and weekly stays are available but currently limited.

The location cuts both ways. Being inside Shibuya's Maruyamacho area means nightlife noise at weekends. One long-term resident (7 months) mentioned noise from late-night crowds and flagged cleanliness issues in shared spaces. The area is known for bar and club venues. Those who value that late-night access to Shibuya will appreciate it. Those who need quiet will want to check carefully.

No food is served on site. The shared kitchen is the only food option. Dietary options are not confirmed in reviews or on the website.

Rooms & Pricing

Based on Google reviews and website

All rooms furnished with desk, AC, and bedding. Pricing available on the Sakura House website.

Room Type	Capacity
Private Room Desk, air conditioner, Wi-Fi, bedding. Shared shower and toilet.	1 person

Contract Options
Monthly stay	Standard rate	No key money, no guarantor, no agent fee.
Daily / Weekly stay	Currently limited availability	Check website for current availability.

What's Included

Based on Google reviews and website

Free Wi-Fi

Building-wide. No speed data confirmed.

Furnished rooms

Desk, chair, air conditioner, bedding

Shared kitchen

Common kitchen, used for cooking together

Shared shower

Shower only, no bathtub

Shared toilet

Separate from shower room

Coin-op laundry

On-site coin-operated washing machine

Utilities included

Water, gas, electricity in rent

Multilingual support

English, French, German, Spanish + more

No elevator. Non-smoking throughout. Common areas cleaned by Sakura House maintenance team.

House Rules

Based on Google reviews and website

Same-day check-in is available on request. Rooms are non-smoking throughout the building. Coin-operated washing machines are available on site. Common areas are cleaned by Sakura House's professional maintenance team. Residents are expected to follow shared kitchen and bathroom etiquette.

Community & Events

Based on Google reviews and website

Sakura House runs SAKURA EVENTS throughout the year for all residents across their properties, including cultural events, international cooking nights, and social gatherings. Residents at Maruyamacho describe an organic social scene built around the shared kitchen, with cooking together and board games as regular informal activities. The resident mix is international, with guests from across Europe, Asia, and beyond typically staying between one and several months.

Resident Mix

Predominantly international. Students, interns, solo travelers, and short-to-medium-term remote workers. Typical stays run one to three months.

Getting There

Nearest Station

Shinsen Station (Keio Inokashira Line) (2 min walk)

Lines

See Google Maps

The closest station is Shinsen Station on the Keio Inokashira Line, a 2-minute walk. From Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote, Saikyo, Tokyu, Ginza, and Hanzomon lines), it is a 9-minute walk. The building is at 2-14 Maruyamacho, on a side street in the entertainment district west of the station.

About Shibuya

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's most iconic districts — famous for its scramble crossing, youth culture, and dense concentration of shops and restaurants. For digital nomads, Shibuya offers excellent transport connections (JR, Metro, Keio, Tokyu lines all converge here), dozens of work-friendly cafes, and a lively atmosphere day and night. The area around Cat Street and Omotesando is quieter and more upscale, while the station area is bustling. Cost of living is on the higher end for Tokyo, but the convenience is hard to beat.