Borderless House Tokyo
ボーダレスハウス東京
Coliving
Borderless House is a multicultural sharehouse company operating more than 20 locations across Tokyo, with properties in neighborhoods including Kichijoji, Shimokitazawa, Ikebukuro, Akasaka, Ueno, and Setagaya. The core concept is straightforward. Every house maintains a50% Japanese / 50% international resident mix, so living there is a genuine immersion in Japanese daily life rather than an expat bubble.
The setup is designed to remove friction for newcomers. There is no guarantor, no key money, and no deposit maze. Just a monthly fee that covers rent, utilities, and internet. All houses arefully furnished, meaning you can move in the day you arrive. English-speaking staff are available Monday to Saturday, which matters if you are navigating Japan for the first time.
Houses range from smaller 4–9 person properties to larger 20+ person communities, with both private rooms and shared rooms available. The monthly price starts from around ¥45,000 for shared roomsand scales up depending on location and room type. Residents skew 18–35 and come from over 50 countries. There are no dietary restrictions imposed. Housemates cook for themselves using the shared kitchen, accommodating everything from vegetarian and vegan to halal preferences. The typical mix includes language school students, working holiday visa holders, and international remote workers looking for affordable Tokyo housing with built-in social life.
Rooms & Pricing
Based on website
Private and shared rooms available. All furnished. Pricing varies by location and room type.
| Room Type | Capacity | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Room Bed, storage, shared bathroom and kitchen | 2–4 people | ¥45,000 |
| Private Room Bed, desk, wardrobe, shared bathroom and kitchen | 1 person | ¥65,000 |
| Contract Options | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monthly contract | Utilities and internet included | No guarantor required. No key money. Fully furnished move-in. Contact staff for current availability and pricing per house. |
What's Included
Based on website
Shared kitchen
Fully equipped shared kitchen in every house.
WiFi
Included in monthly fee. Rooms and common areas.
Shared bathrooms
Shared across residents. Some houses include a bathtub.
Laundry
Washing machines available in all houses.
Furnished rooms
Bed, desk, and storage included. Bedding provided.
Common living area
Shared living and dining space for resident interaction.
Garden / terrace
Available at select Tokyo houses.
Amenities vary by house. Select properties have garden, rooftop, or bathtub. All houses are non-smoking.
House Rules
Based on website
Non-smoking policy in most houses (some properties are strictly non-smoking even for former smokers — confirm at time of inquiry). Shared spaces including kitchen and bathrooms are kept to a common standard. A desire to communicate and interact with housemates is listed as a main requirement for tenancy. Specific rules vary by house — staff will provide the house manual on move-in.
Community & Events
Based on website
Every Borderless House maintains a guaranteed 50/50 ratio of Japanese and international residents. This is enforced, not aspirational. Japanese residents move in specifically to practice foreign languages and meet people from abroad. The result is a house where cross-cultural conversation happens at the dinner table, not just at organised events.
Beyond the house itself, residents join the Borderless Mates network — a community of over 15,000 past and present tenants from more than 50 countries. Special programs include language exchange meetups, group travel events, and cultural activities organized across the Borderless House network in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Sendai.
Resident Mix
50% Japanese nationals, 50% international residents from 50+ countries. Residents aged 18–35. Common profiles include language school students, working holiday visa holders, and international remote workers.
Getting There
Nearest Station
Varies by location
Lines
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Borderless House operates across 20+ Tokyo neighborhoods including Kichijoji, Shimokitazawa, Ikebukuro, Akasaka, Ueno, Asakusa, Shinjuku, and Setagaya. Most properties are within a 5–15 minute walk of a train station. Use the map search at borderless-house.com/jp/mapsearch/ to find a house near your preferred area or commute route.
About Tokyo
Tokyo is Japan's capital and the country's main hub for remote workers and long-stay nomads. With one of the world's most extensive train networks — anchored by the JR Yamanote Line and dozens of metro lines — most neighborhoods are within 30 minutes of central business districts. Colivings and sharehouses are concentrated in mid-ring areas like Kichijoji, Shimokitazawa, Ikebukuro, and Nakano, which combine good rail access with a walkable, neighbourhood feel at lower rents than central wards.
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Share your experienceMultiple locations across Tokyo (Setagaya, Nakano, Ota, Musashino and others)
東京都内複数拠点（世田谷・中野・大田・武蔵野ほか）
03-5829-9161
Hours
Mon–Sat10:00 – 17:00