“Is there a sharehouse in Nara…?”
“Sharehouses might be only in Osaka or Kyoto in Kansai area…”
You might be wondering like this.
There are 9 sharehouses in Nara, and they are mainly middle-size sharehouses with 3 ~ 15 residents.
They all have homey atmosphere and you can live comfortably while you can access to Osaka or Kyoto within 40 ~ 60 minutes.
Since the number of residents, facilities and rent are different, so it is recommended that you look at them according to your own requirements.
So, we introduce the following 9 sharehouses in Nara and their characteristics.
・KURURI
・Sharehouse Hidamari Yamatokoriyama
・Share Forest House
・SHN Shin Omiya
・Garden Sharehouse Kazane
・Busicon Sharehouse
・Yamatoyagi Sharehouse Kashinoki
・International House Higashi Ikoma
・A-HOUSE Nara Houryuji
Please refer to this article and let’s think what would be the best sharehouse for you in Nara.
[Recommended] Sharehouse KURURI (Nara City)
The first sharehouse is KURURI located 4 minutes on foot from Kyobate Station in Nara City.
15 residents can live in KURURI at maximum and it’s probably the largest sharehouse in Nara. Since the number of residents is large, there are 2 kitchens, 2 shower rooms, and 2 washing machines.
Recommended points are:
・Fresh and new since it has renovated in July, 2018.
・Key spots such as Nara Park and Nara Prefectural Office are in a walking distance
・View decks in the north side and south side of the common living room
In addition to its large space, it’s fully equipped and stylish. You can spend a fun communal life in this sharehouse.
[Information]
・Rent + Common service fee: ¥35,000 ~ ¥40,000 + ¥10,000
・The number of rooms: 15
・The number of residents: 15
・The nearest station: Kyobate Station on Man-yo Mahoroba Line and Kintetsu Nara Station on Kintetsu Railway
・Recommended to: people looking for the sharehouse with many residents
→ Let’s check out details of Sharehouse KURURI!
[Recommended] Sharehouse Hidamari Yamatokoriyama (Yamatokoriyama City)
The second sharehouse is Sharehouse Hidamari Yamatokoriyama.
Yamatokoriyama is located 3 minutes away from Kintetsukoriyama Station in a quiet residential area. The sharehouse is completely renovated and clean like a brand new house.
Recommended points are:
・Private rooms come with a bed, chair, desk, shelf and small refrigerator
・Many privately owned izakayas and restaurants on the way to the sharehouse
・Calm environment since families with children and many elders live in the area
You can get everything from food and daily products at the shopping mall near the station.
The sharehouse is recommended to people who want to enjoy a sharehouse life in a quiet environment in Yamatokoriyama.
[Information]
・Rent + Common service fee: ¥33,000 + ¥13,000
・The number of rooms: 8
・The number of residents: 8
・The nearest station: Kintetsukoriyama Station on Kintestu Railway Kashihara Line
・Recommended to: people who want a relaxed environment as well as convenient environment
→ Let’s check out details of Sharehouse Hidamari Yamatokoriyama
[Reasonable] Share Forest House (Nara City)
The third sharehouse is
It’s near Yakushiji and Toshodaiji, and you can feel the history and elegance of Nara. Its rent starts from ¥20,000 and it is the cheapest of all the share houses in Nara.
Recommended points are:
・Peaceful environment with rural landscape
・Pesticide-free vegetables can be harvested in a field of the sharehouse
・Safe for people who live in a sharehouse for the first time since it’s for female only
You never feel inconvenience since the facility like kitchen, toilet, washing machine are fully equipped though its rent is cheap.
・Rent + Common service fee: ¥25,000 ~ ¥28,000 + ¥11,000
・The number of rooms: 5
・The number of residents: 5
・The nearest station: Nishinokyo Station on Kintestu Railway Kashihara Line
・Recommended to: people who want to live in a relaxed environment and people who want to enjoy a kitchen garden
→ Let’s check out details of Share Forest House
[Female only] SHN Shin Omiya (Nara City)
The fourth sharehouse is SHN Shin Omiya, which is 5 minutes away on foot from Shin Omiya Station in Nara.
The sharehouse opened early in Nara in August, 2013. Since it’s in an apartment, security in the entrance and other areas is assured.
Recommended points are:
・Furniture in the living room is stylish with light colors
・People from abroad can also live, so international exchange is possible
・Private rooms have a bed, simple table and chair
The sharehouse is recommended for people who would prefer a female only property and enjoy a lifestyle like room-sharing.
[Information]
・Rent + Common service fee: ¥45,000 ~ ¥48,000 + ¥8,000
・The number of rooms: 5
・The number of residents: 5
・The nearest station: Shin Omiya Station on Kintestu Railway Nara Line
・Recommended to: people who want to enjoy interaction an exchange with residents in a small-size sharehouse
→ Let’s check out details of SHN Shin Omiya
[Female only] Garden Sharehouse Kazane (Yamatokoriyama City)
The fifth sharehouse is Sharehouse Kazane in Yamatokoriyama. The two-family house is used as a sharehouse, offering spacious living space.
Recommended points are:
・Fully equipped with a hori-gotatsu (sunken kotatsu) and a 100-inch screen
・The owner also lives in the sharehouse, so you will be taken care in case of any problems
・The owner’s collection of CDs, plants, etc
It is no exaggeration to say that this is the most spacious sharehouse in Nara. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a relaxing life in a spacious sharehouse.
[Information]
・Rent + Common service fee: ¥25,000 ~ ¥39,000 + ¥15,000
・The number of rooms: 3
・The number of residents: 3
・The nearest station: Kujyo Station on Kintestu Railway Kashihara Line
・Recommended to: people who want to enjoy hobbies and time on weekends
→ Let’s check out details of Garden Sharehouse Kazane
[Female only] Busicon Sharehouse
The sixth sharehouse is a female only sharehouse, Busicon Sharehouse, in Nara.
Gakuen-mae Station has a calm atmosphere, but it’s highly an accessible area with supermarkets, convenience stores, gym, and restaurants in front of the station.
Recommended points are:
・Only 40 minutes to Osaka and Kyoto
・Birthday parties and other social gatherings are popular
・The owner lives in the same premises, so you don’t have to worry
A pharmacy called Matsumotokiyoshi, Mc Donald’s, KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken), Subway and Izumiya are only 10 minutes away on foot, so you don’t have to worry for food if you are not good at cooking and too busy to cook.
[Information]
・Rent + Common service fee: ¥29,000 ~ ¥42,000 + ¥14,500
・The number of rooms: 3
・The number of residents: 4
・The nearest station: Gakuen-mae Station on Kintestu Railway Nara Line
・Recommended to: people who value convenience
→→ Let’s check out details of Busicon Sharehouse
[Male only] Yamatoyagi Sharehouse Kashinoki
The seventh sharehouse is Yamatoyagi Sharehouse Kashinoki in Kashihara. It is a rare male-only sharehouse, and there is an age limit of up to 30s.
Recommended points are:
・Living with people at the same age as a small group provides a relaxed lifestyle
・Living room has a kotatsu, which makes it easy for everyone to talk together
・Private rooms are furnished, and you can work remotely using a desk and chair
This sharehouse is recommended for those who want to make friends at the same age and live a looser lifestyle.
[Information]
・Rent + Common service fee: ¥34,000 ~ ¥45,000 + ¥10,000
・The number of rooms: 3
・The number of residents: 3
・The nearest station: Yamatoyagi Station on Kintestu Railway Osaka Line and Kashijara Line
・Recommended to: people who want to live with people at the same age as a small group in a loose environment
→ Let’s check out details of Yamatoyagi Sharehouse Kashinoki
[People from abroad] International House Higashi Ikoma (Ikoma City)
The eighth sharehouse is International House Higashi Ikoma which actively accepts people from overseas, in Ikoma.
The sharehouse values community, and this is a place where both Japanese and non-Japanese can interact with each other.
Recommended points are:
・Welcome parties and year-end parties provide many opportunities for socializing
・The owner has experience living abroad in France and the U.S
・The sharehouse has a veranda and Japanese garden
This sharehouse is recommended for those who enjoy international exchange while feeling the goodness of Japan.
[Information]
・Rent + Common service fee: ¥33,000 ~ ¥45,000 + ¥15,000
・The number of rooms: 6
・The number of residents: 6
・The nearest station: Higashi Ikomai Station on Kintestu Railway Nara Line
・Recommended to: people who want to enjoy international exchange and who are interested in foreign countries
→ Let’s check out details of International House Higashi Ikoma
[People from abroad] A-HOUSE Nara Houryuji (Ikoma-gun)
The nineth sharehouse is A-HOUSE Nara Houryuji in Ikoma.
The sharehouse is managed by A-HOUSE, a company that runs multiple sharehouses in Nara, and opened in 2020.
Recommended points are:
・Many famous spots such as Ikaruga Temple, Houryuji, Hourinji, and Fujinoki Tomb near the sharehouse
・The sharehouse itself is close to Houryuji, creating a historical atmosphere
・Two windows in every room, creating a sense of openness
While it’s in a historical location, it’s very convenient: 10 minutes to Nara Station and 22 minutes to Tennoji in Osaka.
[Information]
・Rent + Common service fee: ¥27,000 ~ ¥40,000 + ¥12,000
・The number of rooms: 4
・The number of residents: 4
・The nearest station: Houryuji Station on JR Yamatoji Line
・Recommended to: people who like hisotiry and temples and who go to work in Nara and Osaka
→ Let’s check out details of A-HOUSE Nara Houryuji
How to find a sharehouse that suits you?
So far, we introduced the sharehouses in Nara, but it’s difficult to know which sharehouse is the best for you, and how to decide.
In choosing a sharehouse, these points are the key:
・Area
・Size
・Facility
Since an area is related to commuting and going out, make sure to check how far it is by train from the workplace and how many minutes it takes to walk to the nearest station.
The size of a sharehouse is also important, such as the number of residents. The smaller the number of people in a sharehouse, the more you will be able to get to know everyone, but this may not be enough for those who want to interact with many people.
However, it is also true that there are disadvantages such as crowded bathrooms and toilets when the number of residents increases. If you are concerned about the size, it is recommended that you also check whether there are sufficient facilities for the number of residents.
For more information about the right number of residents in a sharehouse, please refer to the following article.
→ “What would be the best number of residents in a sharehouse? What’s the average number?”
Summary: There are many cozy and small-size sharehouses in Nara!
In this article, we introduced the sharehouses in Nara.
To review, there are 9 sharehouses in Nara.
・KURURI
・Sharehouse Hidamari Yamatokoriyama
・Share Forest House
・SHN Shin Omiya
・Garden Sharehouse Kazane
・Busicon Sharehouse
・Yamatoyagi Sharehouse Kashinoki
・International House Higashi Ikoma
・A-HOUSE Nara Houryuji
Most of the sharehouses in Nara are small-size (3-5 people) or middle-size (5-15 people). Although there are few large-size sharehouses with dozens of people, you will be able to interact deeply with the residents.
If you find a sharehouse you are interested in among the sharehouses we introduced, let’s go visit for house viewing and check what actually it looks like.
Please refer to the article for house viewing of a sharehouse.
→ “Summary of the flow and important points in visiting a sharehouse for the first time”
Also, we manage various sharehouses in Kansai region.
Please refer to the following page for more details.
