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Share houses have a wide variety of room types, not just properties.
Depending on the share house you move into, your life will change dramatically.
If you move in without knowing the type of share house or room type, you may feel a gap between the house and the room before you moved in.

In this article, we will introduce the types of share houses, room types, and number of people.
If you want to know what kind of room is right for you, please read until the end.

Type of share house



There are various types of share houses, and you can choose a room that suits your purpose.
From here, we will introduce share houses by type, so please use this as a reference when choosing a property.

Social share house



If you are looking to deepen your interactions with other residents, we recommend an interactive share house.
The residents come together to enjoy interacting with each other, so you can enjoy a lively and friendly atmosphere.
There are many events such as cherry blossom viewing, barbecues, and birthday parties, so it will be suitable for those who like going to events.
Some share houses have large shared spaces and facilities such as theater rooms and bar lounges, so if you are interested, please check them out.

Cost-effective share house



The advantage of cost-effective share houses is that you can keep the rent low.
The facilities and supplies are only the minimum necessary, and there is not much interaction between residents, so it is relatively easy to live even for people who are not good at communicating.
However, since many properties do not have much space, most rooms are separated with partitions or curtains.

Concept type share house



A concept-type share house is a share house where people with common hobbies and goals gather and live together.

For example, some gaming share houses based on the concept of gaming are equipped with gaming chairs and soundproofing equipment.
Most places have high-speed internet connections so you can play games comfortably.

There are also a variety of share houses for different hobbies and purposes, such as groups for people who want to live with pets or people who are aiming to start a business, so it would be a good idea to find a property that suits you.

Women-only share house



As the name suggests, a women-only share house is a share house where all the residents are women.
Most of the properties have perfect security, so they are safer than other share houses in terms of crime prevention.
It is fully equipped with facilities such as a massage chair and a shower room with a bathtub.
As a result, the rent is higher than other share houses, but it's cheaper than living alone and upgrading security and facilities, so why not consider it?

Share house for men only



Although there aren't that many, there are also men-only share houses.
It's surprisingly popular because you don't have to worry about the opposite sex and you don't get tired.
It might be good for those who like the kind of atmosphere between men.
It may be perfect for those who want to make a fuss like a student even after becoming an adult.

Share house room types



Share houses vary not only in properties but also in the types of rooms.
Depending on the room type, sufficient privacy may not be guaranteed.
Before moving in, be sure to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of each room.

Private room



Private rooms allow one person to use the room, so they are recommended for those who want to maintain their privacy outside of the shared spaces.
You can lock your room, so you don't have to worry about problems such as theft.
The estimated rent is around 45,000 to 65,000 yen, which is higher than other rooms.

semi-private



Semi-private rooms are for two people, but the rooms are separated by partitions and curtains to maintain a minimum level of privacy.
The rent is around 40,000 to 50,000 yen, which is not as expensive as a private room, so if you only need a certain amount of privacy, you may want to consider a semi-private room.

compartment



A room shared by 4 to 6 people is called a compartment.
The bed has a desk and shelves, and although there is some space, it is not very spacious.
The rent is relatively cheap, around 30,000 to 40,000 yen.
If you want to keep your rent low and still have some space to sleep and work, one option is to have a compartment.

dormitory



A dormitory is a room shared by 3 to 8 people.
There are several bunk beds in the room, and the only personal space is on the bed.
The cheapest room in a share house is around 20,000 to 40,000 yen.
It is easy to build relationships with tenants, but it is not suitable for those who value privacy.

Number of people in share house



Here, we will introduce the scale of the share house.
The size of properties is divided into small, medium, and large, and they differ not only in the number of people but also in the comfort of living.
Let's take a look at each size, along with its advantages and disadvantages.

small share house



The number of residents in a small share house is about 2 to 10 people.
If you want to spend your time in a quiet space, a small share house with few tenants is suitable.
Recommended for those who want to build close relationships with other residents.
However, since they are close to each other, you need to be very careful when living with someone you don't like.
If you are not comfortable with large groups, you may want to look for a small shared house.

Medium-sized share house



A medium-sized share house with 11 to 20 residents is suitable for people who want to enjoy socializing with a reasonable distance, neither too many nor too few.
Many of the places are well-maintained, making your stay very comfortable.
However, if your room is close to a common space, you may be bothered by noise late at night, so you may need to take some precautions.

Large scale share house



In large-scale share houses, you will live together with 21 or more residents.
Since there are many residents, there is no need to interact with everyone, and communication is kept to a minimum.
However, if you want to value interaction with residents, you should try to actively talk to them yourself.
Also, there are many noise problems, so those who are sensitive to noise may be stressed out.

After knowing the property and room type, choose the share house that suits you.



This time, we introduced the types of share houses, room types, and number of people.

Share houses have a wide variety of types of rooms as well as properties, but by learning about the characteristics of each property and room introduced in this article, you will be able to find the share house that suits you.
In order to have a comfortable life in a share house, we recommend that you check the atmosphere of the property and the residents when viewing the property.

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We have the highest number of properties in popular areas, so you can choose the property that suits you from a wide variety of share houses.