Oakhouse Tokyo

オークハウス東京

Coliving

4.0

111 reviews

“Customer support team assists people from all nationalities in finding the perfect place to live. No key money, no deposit, no guarantor — fully furnished monthly rooms across Tokyo.”

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Oakhouse is Japan's largest share house operator, with operations across Tokyo and eight other prefectures. Founded in 1992 as a housing service for foreigners and returning Japanese, Oakhouse runs two property tiers in Tokyo. Standard share houses are small-to-medium buildings near train stations, starting from around ¥41,000 per month fully furnished. Social Residences are larger buildings with shared amenities including gyms, theaters, study rooms, music studios, and coworking spaces, starting from around ¥64,000–89,000 per month plus a monthly maintenance fee of ¥16,000–20,000 (utilities and internet included).

No key money, no security deposit, no guarantor. The standard barriers to renting in Japan do not apply. Foreign nationals are explicitly welcome and the full booking process is available in English. A one-time contract fee of ¥50,000 applies at signing. Monthly stays start from one month. Oakhouse also allowstransfers between properties without signing a new contract, which makes it practical for nomads covering multiple cities. Internet is included at no extra charge across all properties.

The Social Residence tier adds a community layerthrough the Social Application program. Residents with skills can host workshops, cooking classes, language lessons, fitness sessions, or business talks in shared lounges. Oakhouse staffs a house manager who visits multiple times per week and coordinates community events. The Social Office feature. A WiFi-equipped workspace inside the residence. Caters to remote workers, freelancers, and anyone who wants a work-from-home setup without paying for a separate coworking membership. The closest Social Residence to central Tokyo is Social Residence Shakujii Koen in Nerima, with60 rooms and facilities including a gym, theater, studio, study room, and jacuzzi. It is 9 minutes to Ikebukuro by train.

All rooms come fully furnished with at minimum a bed, desk and chair, air conditioner, and lighting. Shared kitchens across properties include stove, microwave, rice cooker, toaster, oven, and full cookware. Washer and dryer access is standard. Dietary options are not confirmed in any source data for Oakhouse shared kitchens. Residents are expected to manage their own food.

The Smart Membership discount programreduces rent by up to ¥16,000 per month by depositing a fixed amount upfront, and a student discount is available for enrolled students. The FIX Plan offers a ¥10,000 points bonus for residents who specify their move-out date at the time of application. Practical for anyone doing a defined-length stay. The Oakhouse mobile app handles room browsing, payments, and community communication.

Rooms & Pricing

Based on website

All rooms single occupancy by default; couple/shared options in select properties.

Room Type	Capacity	Size	Monthly
Share House — Single Room Bed, desk, chair, A/C, lighting, WiFi. Shared kitchen, bath, and laundry.	1 person	8–15 sqm (varies by property)	¥41,000
Social Residence — Single Room Semi-double bed, desk, chair, A/C, curtains, wired internet, indoor drying rack.	1–2 persons	12–15 sqm	¥84,000
Social Residence — Shinjuku (city-view) Single or double bed, desk, chair, WiFi, A/C.	1–2 persons	Varies	¥90,000

Contract Options
Standard Monthly Contract	From ¥41,000/month (share house)	One-time contract fee ¥50,000. No deposit. No key money. Month-to-month after minimum 1 month.
Smart Membership	Up to ¥16,000/month discount	Deposit a fixed amount upfront to unlock monthly rent reduction. Applied to all Oakhouse properties.
FIX Plan	¥10,000 PAO points bonus	Set your move-out date at contract signing for a fixed-term discount. Good for planned short stays.
Student Discount	Student rate applies	Available to enrolled students. Contact customer support for eligibility.

What's Included

Based on website

Furnished rooms

Bed, desk, chair, A/C, lighting, curtains standard

WiFi / Internet

Optical fiber, included in maintenance fee

Shared kitchen

Stove, microwave, rice cooker, toaster, oven, cookware

Laundry

Washer and dryer in all properties

Shared lounge

Common area for residents and Social Application events

Social Office (select SR)

WiFi workspace inside Social Residence buildings

Gym (select SR)

On-site gym in Social Residence properties

Theater (select SR)

Private screening room in larger Social Residences

Security

Auto-lock entry, surveillance cameras, delivery boxes

Amenities vary by property. Social Residences have significantly more facilities than standard share houses.

House Rules

Based on website

Most Oakhouse properties are non-smoking throughout — including IQOS. Social Residence Shakujii Koen has transitioned to fully non-smoking. Smoking-area properties do exist; check individual listings. No pets allowed across all properties. Overnight guests are permitted in most Social Residence rooms (confirmed in room listings). A house manager visits properties multiple times per week. Shared kitchens and bathrooms must be cleaned after use. Garbage rules follow local ward regulations.

Community & Events

Based on website

Oakhouse built its business around the idea that a share house should be more than a place to sleep. The Social Residence tier formalizes this with the Social Application program: any resident with a skill or interest can host a workshop, language lesson, cooking class, yoga session, or business talk in the shared lounge — and charge a small fee for it. Oakhouse provides the space, the residents provide the programming. Events are organized in-house through the Oakhouse app and the on-site manager.

The resident mix in Tokyo properties is international by design. Oakhouse started as a housing service for foreign residents in 1992 and has built Japanese and English-language infrastructure in parallel ever since. Working holiday visa holders, students, remote employees, and freelancers all use Oakhouse as a first stop in Tokyo. Properties typically house residents from multiple nationalities at any given time, with a mix of Japanese residents and international arrivals.

Resident Mix

Mix of international arrivals and Japanese residents. Working holiday holders, remote employees, students, and freelancers. All nationalities accepted. English-language support provided throughout.

Getting There

Nearest Station

Varies by property — multiple Tokyo locations

Lines

See Google Maps

Oakhouse has properties across all major Tokyo wards: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Nerima, Taito, Koto, Shinagawa, Edogawa, and more. Most share houses are within a 5–15 minute walk of a train station. Use the map search at oakhouse.jp/eng/search to find properties near a specific station or commute route. The customer support office is in Kamiikebukuro, Toshima City, a short walk from Ikebukuro Station on the JR Yamanote Line.

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.