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Crosshouse Shimokitazawa is a furnished sharehouseoperated by XROSS HOUSE, Japan's largest sharehouse network with over 7,000 rooms across the greater Tokyo area. The Shimokitazawa location sits within walking distance of the station, which is served by both the Odakyu Odawara Line and the Keio Inokashira Line. Giving direct access to Shinjuku in 10 minutes and Shibuya in 7 minutes.
Shimokitazawa is one of Tokyo's most distinctive neighborhoods. It is known for its live music venues, vintage clothing shops, independent cafes, and small theaters. The streets are narrow, walkable, and largely free of chain stores. For remote workers who want a real Tokyo neighborhood experience rather than a generic expat district, Shimokitazawa offers strong daily-life infrastructure with strong character.
Every room comes fully furnishedwith bed, desk, chair, TV, and refrigerator. Shared kitchens with cooking equipment, free washing machines, private shower cubicles, and bidet toilets are standard. The initial move-in cost is a flat 30,000 yen with no deposit, no key money, and no brokerage fee. The entire contract process is handled online. No office visit required, and rooms can be booked from overseas.
This is not community coliving. There are no organized events, coworking spaces, or social programming. Residents share kitchens and bathrooms but otherwise live independently. No food service is provided. Dietary options are not confirmed for this property. The draw is practical. Low barriers to entry, furnished rooms, multilingual staff support in 12 languages, and a flexible one-month minimum in one of Tokyo's most interesting neighborhoods.
Based on website
Private, semi-private, and dormitory rooms available. All fully furnished. Some properties have women-only options.
Private Room
1 person
Lockable room, bed, desk, chair, TV, fridge, WiFi, shared kitchen, free laundry
Semi-Private Room
1 person
Partitioned room, bed, desk, fridge, TV, WiFi, shared kitchen, free laundry
Dormitory
Shared room
Bunk bed, shared kitchen, free washing machine, shower, WiFi
Contract options
Monthly rolling contract
Minimum 1 month. No deposit. Initial fee: flat 30,000 yen. Common service fee 15,000 yen/month (utilities + WiFi). System fee 1,500 yen/month.
Standard rate
Free property transfer
Move to any other XROSS HOUSE property in the portfolio at any time for free.
No fee
Based on website
Furnished room
Bed, desk, chair, TV, refrigerator in every room
WiFi
Included in all properties. Speed varies.
Shared kitchen
Cooking equipment provided in shared kitchen
Free laundry
Washing machines free to use in shared area
Shower cubicles
Private shower booths shared among residents
Bidet toilet
Standard across all XROSS HOUSE properties
Consumables
Hair dryer, toilet paper, hand soap provided
Keyless entry
Most properties use smart locks. No key pickup needed.
Amenities confirmed across the XROSS HOUSE portfolio. Individual property specs may vary.
Based on website
House rules follow a standard XROSS HOUSE framework. Shared spaces must be cleaned after use. No overnight guests in most properties. Garbage sorted and disposed on correct collection days per Setagaya city rules. Monthly rent due by fixed date. One month written notice required before moving out. Residents may transfer to another XROSS HOUSE property free of charge at any time.
Based on website
Crosshouse properties operate as practical shared housing, not curated communities. There are no organized events, community managers, or social programming. Residents share kitchens and bathrooms but otherwise live independently. The Shimokitazawa neighborhood itself provides the social texture — there are dozens of independent cafes, bars, and live venues within a 10-minute walk. The resident mix is primarily young workers, students, and international residents. English is well supported by multilingual staff via LINE, WhatsApp, email, and phone.
Resident Mix
Young workers, students, and international residents. Mix of Japanese and foreign nationals. English, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Nepali speakers well served by multilingual staff.
Nearest station
Shimokitazawa Station (7 min walk)
Lines
See Google Maps
Shimokitazawa Stationis served by two lines. TheOdakyu Odawara Line (Shinjuku in 10 minutes, Shimokitazawa to Shinjuku ¥160) and the Keio Inokashira Line (Shibuya in 7 minutes, ¥130). From Shibuya, Tokyo Station is a further 25 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line. The property is approximately 7 minutes on foot from Shimokitazawa Station. Bicycle parking is available at some properties.
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