“I want to live in Shonan, but I don’t know what kind of house I want to live in…”
You might be one of those people thinking like that.
Shonan is an area that many people from outside of Kanagawa prefecture move into. Especially a share house is cheap to rent and the structure of many share houses is designed for surfers so Shonan is highly recommended for people who love oceans and surfing.
Moreover, it’s possible to save money since rent of a share house is cheaper than living alone.
On this page, we introduce 10 share houses in Shonan in the following category:
- Cheap rent
- Designed for surfing lovers
- Close to Enoshima
- Female only
- For a large group of people
- Available for people overseas
- Suitable for 30 ~ 40 years old
You might feel, “It’s hard to start living in a share house without enough preparation,” but no reason to afraid to know what kind of share houses are in Shonan.
We also introduce a recommended plan for Shonan life and for living in a share house for the first time later so please refer to the plan.
Share House (1) [Cheap rent] Hidamari Fujisawa
Hidamari Fujisawa is a share house located 13 min away on foot from Fujisawa Station, the central area of Shonan. No problem for shopping since department stores and shopping centers are around the station. It takes 20 min to Yokohama and 60 min to Sjinjuku by train without having to transfer.
Recommended points are as follows:
- Private rooms come with a bed so save some money for furniture
- Enoshima is only 20 min away
- Quiet life since the share house is in a residential are
It’s possible to save money for furniture since a bed is provided in addition to cheap rent.
[Details of the share house]
Nearest station: Fujisawa Station on JR Tokaido Main Line, Odakyu Enoshima Line, and Enoshima Electric Railway
Rent: ¥39,800 + ¥12,000 for utility expenses including the internet
Number of rooms: 5
Recommended for those who: want to live in an area that is accessible and cheap
Share House (2) [Cheap rent] Aqua Resorts Chigasaki
Aqua Resorts Chigasaki is a share house whose rent is ¥47,000 ~ 48,000 for most of private rooms. Though it’s cheap to rent, a couch in the living room represents its stylish atmosphere.
Recommended points are as follows:
- Aquarium for tropical fish in the living room
- Well-equipped such as a spacious kitchen and 3 washing machines
- Free for residents to participate in yoga events
A living room with an aquarium represents a stylish atmosphere like a bar. It’s recommended for people who want to live in a clean and modish share house while saving money for rent.
[Details of the share house]
Nearest station: Chigasaki Station on JR Tokaido Line
Rent: ¥47,000 ~ ¥48,000 + ¥10,000 for maintenance fee
Number of rooms: 16
Recommended for those who: want to live in a share house at low price
Share House (3) [Designed for surfing lovers] Hidamari Zushi Lohas House
Recommended points are as follows:
- Enjoy surfing, fireworks events, and movie night on Zushi beach
- BBQ on a wooden deck in the share house
- Clean and tidy share house based on the color white
It’s recommended for people who want to have slow living and to live near the ocean.
[Details of the share house]
Nearest station: Zushi Station on JR Tokaido Line
Rent: ¥51,000 ~ ¥57,000 + ¥12,000 for utility expenses including the internet
Number of rooms: 8
Recommended for those who: want to live near the ocean, want to interact with other share mates often
Share House (4) [Designed for Surfing lovers] Chigasaki Beach Base
Chigasaki Beach Base is a share house 10 min away from the ocean. As a share house designed for surfing lovers, a surfboard rack that even a long board can be put on is installed. Moreover, there is a shower room outside so it’s not too much to say that the share house is made for surfers.
Recommended points are as follows:
- Spacious room though rent is cheap
- The share house can prepare equipment for BBQ for you to enjoy with share mates
- The share house can be used as a base on weekends
It’s recommended for people thinking of moving to Shonan for surfing.
[Details of the share house]
Nearest station: Chigasaki Station on JR Tokaido Maine Line
Rent: ¥52,000 + ¥7,000 for maintenance fee
Number of rooms: 5
Recommended for those who: love surfing, are looking for a base for weekends
Share House (5) [Close to Enoshima] Shonan Enoshima Share House Sunset 134
Shonan Enoshima Share House Sunset 134 is only 2 min away on foot to Enoshima. There is a shower right next to the main entrance since the share house is close to the ocean. It’s a good environment for surfers to live.
Recommended points are as follows:
- Close to the ocean so that you can hear the sound of waves
- Easy to live since the share house is fully renovated to be run as a share house
- ¥60,000 for rent with a 24 tatami mat size room (≒77 ㎡)
It’s recommended for people who want to live close to Enoshima at a low cost.
[Details of the share house]
Nearest station: Katase Enoshima Station on Odakyu Enoshima Line
Rent: ¥46,000 ~ ¥60,000 + ¥10,000 for utility expenses including the internet
Number of rooms: 5
Recommended for those who: love surfing and the ocean
Share House (6) [Female only] Zushi Shirokuma House
Zushi Shirokuma House is a share house in an environment where you can live quietly. The living room has a lot of green and the wooden deck is in the garden. It’s possible to spend a relaxing time on couch.
Recommended points are as follows:
- Accessible to both the mountain and the ocean
- Enjoy a stylish environment with antique furniture
- Relax with a lot of green in the living room
As you can see “Shirokuma” (= “white bear”) in the name of the share house, there is an ornament of Shirokuma at the main entrance. Why don’t you try to look for the ornament once you move in?
[Details of the share house]
Nearest station: Zushi Station on JR Yokosuka Line
Rent: ¥46,000 ~ ¥52,000 + ¥13,000 for maintenance fee
Number of rooms: 5
Recommended for those who: want to live quietly, who want to relax at home
Share House (7) [Female only] Sanrinsha
Sanrinsha is located in Chigasaki. The share house itself is located in a quiet residential area, but Terrace Mall Shonan is in front of the nearest station and also the beach is accessible by bicycle.
Recommended points are as follows:
- Easy to get along with share mates since it’s for a small group of 4 people and female only
- Rare facilities such as rooftop and attic storage
- 10 min on foot to restaurants, super markets, and convenience stores
It’s recommended for people who want to make friends and to enjoy a life in Shonan with a small group of people.
[Details of the share house]
Nearest station: Tsujido Station on JR Tokaido Main Line
Rent: ¥45,000 + ¥9,000 for maintenance fee
Number of rooms: 4
Recommended for those who: are looking for a share house for a small group of people
Share House (8) [For a large group of people] PALM LOUNGE
PALM LOUNGE is a share house like mansions and social apartments. A very spacious lounge is one of the greatest features of the share house. It’s easy to get an opportunity to talk with share mates in the lounge so that it won’t be too hard to fit into though the share house is for a large group of people. You can soon make some friends even if it’s the first time for you to live in Shonan.
Recommended points are as follows:
- Save money since there is no maintenance fee
- Each room has a kitchen, toilet, and bathroom
- Enjoy the ocean and fireworks events from the rooftop
[Details of the share house]
Nearest station: Chigasaki Station on JR Tokaido Main Line
Rent: ¥60,000 + ¥0 for maintenance fee
Number of rooms: 14
Recommended for those who: love surfing and the ocean
Share House (9) [Available for people overseas] Matsugaoka Yokan Sha Share House
Matsugaoka Yokan Sha Share House is a share house that Japanese people and people overseas live in together. The share house has an atmosphere of classy western style so you don’t feel “Japanese-ness” in a good way. Its design and structure are familiar with people overseas.
Recommended points are as follows:
- Common facilities won’t be crowded since there are 3 bathrooms, 3shower rooms and 4 toilets
- Find a room based on your taste since each room is different in size and shape
- The manager is on site so no worries when a trouble occurs
It’s recommended for people who want to do international/cultural exchange.
[Details of the share house]
Nearest station: Chigasaki Station on JR Tokaido Main Line
Rent: ¥40,000 ~ ¥65,000 + ¥10,000 for maintenance fee
Number of rooms: 11
Recommended for those who: want to do international/cultural exchange in Japan
Share House (10) [Suitable for 30 ~ 40 years old] Share House Hidamari Enoshima & Kugenuma Kaigan – etoile de mer (Hitode-ken) –
Hitode-ken is a share house near Shonan Enoshima & Kugenuma Kaigan and is in a good location 3 min away on foot from the ocean. Kugenuma Kaigan is a famous surfing spot so the share house would be irresistible for surfers.
Inside of the share house is very spacious with a big window and high ceiling. Furniture is clean and tidy based on the color white so it’s easy to relax and chill out.
Recommended points are as follows:
- Many 30 ~ 40 years old people live in the share houses in Shonan and Kamakura area
- Relaxing atmosphere like a holiday house or a villa
- The share host lives in the share house so you can go talk to if you need help
It’s recommended for people who want to have a calm Shonan life with a small group of people.
[Details of the share house]
Nearest station: Kugenuma Kaigan Station on Odakyu Line
Rent: ¥55,000 ~ ¥70,000 + ¥14,000 for utility expenses including the internet
Number of rooms: 5
Recommended for those who: love surfing and the ocean, are 30’s ~ 40’s thinking of moving to Shonan
We are in the middle of a campaign with a great deal for 30 ~ 40 years old people.
Details are as follows:
- Eligible person: 30 ~ 40 years old female or male
- Benefit: Free rent for 2 months
- Condition: At least living for a half year. Limited to 1 person.
What is Shonan like?
Shonan is an area close to Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture. There are quite a few people who have a longing for Shonan since it has a strong particular image as a place that is close to the ocean and for surfing.
3 characteristics of Shonan are as follows:
- Live close to the ocean
- Many locations used for animation and TV dramas
- Close to sightseeing spots such as Enoshima
As you can imagine, it’s close to the ocean and you can enjoy surfing. So maybe that’s why Shonan has a relaxing and calm atmosphere in which you can have a slow living.
Ways to look for a share house in Shonan
There are many share houses besides the ones on this page in Shonan. Please try the following ways to find a share house based on your taste:
- Use search engines of share house
- Search “Shonan Share House”
- Check other share houses from our website
You can look for share houses all areas in Japan by conditions, key words and areas through search engines.
We, Hidamari, also run 7 share houses including the share houses we introduce on this page in Shonan area. Please check other share houses on our website if you think of moving to Shonan.
→ For more details about share houses in Kamakura and Shonan area.
Summary: Share Houses in Shonan are stylish! Live comfortably near the ocean
We introduced the recommended plan for moving and the following 10 share houses and on this page.
- Hidamari Fujisawa
- Aqua Resorts Chigasaki
- Hidamari Zushi Lohas House
- Chigasaki Beach Base
- Shonan Enoshima Share House Sunset 134
- Zushi Shirokuma House
- Sanrinsha
- PALM LOUNGE
- Matsugaoka Yokan Sha Share House
- Share House Hidamari Enoshima & Kugenuma Kaigan – etoile de mer (Hitode-ken) –
We also introduced Shonan Plus Pack, a plan that supports to find a job for people thinking of moving to Shonan
It’s possible to reduce moving expenses by living in a share house even in the case of moving to an unfamiliar place.
Please consider moving into a share house in Shonan based on this article.
Of course, initial cost is necessary even for moving into a share house, but the average cost would be around ¥100,000, which is cheaper than living alone.
Please read the following article to refer to the details such as quotation of initial cost.
