“What’s it like to live in a large-scale sharehouse…?”
You might be one of many thinking like this.
A large-scale sharehouse means a sharehouse in which more than 30 residents live.
It has an advantage, like you can make more friends easily, since many people live together. You might think, “It must be noisy.” but you may feel less stress if you choose a sharehouse whose private rooms and shared-spaces are clearly separated.
Having said that, people who have never lived in a sharehouse and have only lived in a small-scale sharehouse might feel nervous about living in a large-scale sharehouse.
So, in this article, we explain the following.
・The characteristics of a large-scale sharehouse
・The advantages and disadvantages of a large-scale sharehouse
・Some comments from people who have lived in a large-scale sharehouse
・People who are suitable for a large-scale sharehouse
・Key points when you look for a large-scale sharehouse
At the end of this article, we will also introduce some recommended sharehouses with a large number of residents, so please refer to them as well.
First, let’s take a look at the characteristics of a large-scale sharehouse!
A large-scale sharehouse means a sharehouse with more than 30 residents
A large-scale sharehouse means basically a sharehouse in which more than 30 residents live in. Some sharehouses have more than 100 residents, and sharehouses with more than a few hundred called “Super large-scale sharehouse.”
The characteristics of a large-scale sharehouse are:
・30 ~ 100 residents live together
・Well-equipped facility for a large number of residents
・In some cases, each floor has a shared-space
Much equipment and many facilities are necessary for a large number of residents. Because of that, the number of shower rooms and toilets tends to be large.
Also, a large-scale sharehouse tends to be categorized into the following.
・Social type – Properties focusing on communication and interaction among residents
・Price-oriented – Large-scale sharehouses whose rent is cheaper than a regular apartment
・Concept-oriented – Properties focusing on a type of work, common interest and purpose— e.g., available only for freelancers or pet-friendly.
・Collective house: A way of living with many different generations
A large-scale sharehouse you choose would be different based on your purpose.
Next, let’s check the advantages and disadvantages of a large-scale sharehouse.
The advantages of a large-scale sharehouse
The main advantages of a large-scale sharehouse are:
・You can interact with various generations and professions and make more friends
・You can live in a property with entertainment facilities, such as a gym and theater room
・You can keep your private time
We told you that more than 30 people live in a large-scale sharehouse before. So, a spacious shared-space is necessary, and facilities where residents can interact and communicate are installed.
For example,
・Gym
・Theater room
・Billiard (Pool) table
・Large kitchen
・Game room
Also, each space is separated, e.g., shared-spaces and private rooms are on different floors. You hardly hear the noise of others, and it’s not so hard to keep your private time.
You can balance your work, play, and private life while living in a luxury property, which is hard to have when you live alone.
The disadvantages of a large-scale sharehouse
A large-scale sharehouse has the following disadvantages.
・People who are introvert may feel hard to get along with other residents
・It would be noisy when the sharehouse has an event
・Depending on a property, but you could hear a lot of daily life noise and it can be stressful
Since more than dozens of people live together, it could be stressful for people who are introverts. You may need to work hard to get along with other residents since there would be a particular community.
Also, you would easily feel stressed because of noisy sound since a large-scale sharehouse often has an event. Moreover, it’s easy to hear daily life noise in a sharehouse with a thin wall. You would be bothered by noise more since a large number of people live together.
In a large-scale sharehouse, it can be fun to interact with many people, but at the same time, there might be a lot of disadvantages in daily life.
Please think of countermeasures in advance, such as installing soundproof sheets.
Some comments from people who have lived in a large-scale sharehouse
We introduce some comments from people who used to live in a large-scale sharehouse or a sharehouse.
“It was a very meaningful experience since I’ve met various people who probably I would never meet if I live alone.”
“Honestly, I didn’t expect my life would be fun this much when I started living. Every normal day was fun and important…having a party on a normal day, watching TV together, talking with everyone when someone had a rough day…someone was always home and said, “Welcome home.” Although I decided to move out, but I regret my decision a little bit, lol.”
“More than anything else, it was good for me to use a spacious kitchen, living room, and bathroom. I believe it’s the biggest advantage of living in a sharehouse. Including Hiamari, people from various backgrounds get together in a sharehouse, which was very interesting because I got to know a world that was completely unknown to me.”
People who are suitable for a large-scale sharehouse
So far, we have explained the large-scale sharehouse’s advantages and characteristics. Even after you understand the advantages, you may still think, “Can I really live and have fun in a large-scale sharehouse…?”
For example, people in the following types are suitable for a large-scale sharehouse.
・People who like talking to new people
・People who want to use well-equipped facilities rather than a regular apartment
・Business-men and students in their 20s who are worried about their future
One of the key points is if you like talking with people or not. Since many people live in a large-scale sharehouse, you will inevitably have to communicate more often.
If you don’t like to have a conversation with others, you are most likely to feel uncomfortable living with a large group of people.
If you like to talk to new people and want to meet and interact with various people, you should be able to have fun every day if you live in a large-scale sharehouse.
Key points when you look for a large-scale sharehouse
As we told you in this article, there are various types of a large-scale sharehouse. Please keep the following points when you look for a large-scale sharehouse suitable for you.
・If a private room and shared-spaces are on a different floor
・What kind of people in terms of work and lifestyle live in
・If a private room comes with a small kitchen and shower room
First, you feel less noisy if a private room and shared-spaces are on a different floor. Additionally, you get bothered less by noise in the morning or midnight if you live with people with the same lifestyle and similar work and professions.
Also, some large-scale sharehouses have a small kitchen, shower room, and toilet in a private room. In that case, you don’t need to get in line to use shared-spaces.
You feel less stressed since you can keep your private time and space.
Next, let’s see what kind of a large-scale sharehouse is there through our recommended properties.
Recommended large-scale sharehouse #1: Shinjuku [Tokyo]
The first sharehouse we introduce is a large-scale sharehouse “Shinjuku” in Tokyo.
Recommended points are:
・Fully renovated and clean, like a newly-built house
・All private rooms so you can secure your private time and space
・Some private rooms come with a kitchen and toilet
The sharehouse is recommended for people who would like to interact with other residents and keep their own private time and space.
[Detail]
・Rent + common service fee: ¥45,000 ~ ¥58,000 + ¥15,000
・The number of rooms: 13
・The number of residents: 13
・The nearest station: Higashi-Shinjuku Station on Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line
・Recommended for people who: would like to keep their private time
→ Check more detail about Sharehouse Hidamari Shinjuku!
Recommended large-scale sharehouse #2: Yokohama Dot Terrace [Kanagawa]
The second sharehouse is a female-only sharehouse “Yokohama Dot Terrace” in Kanagawa.
Recommended points are:
・Feel secure since it’s for female-only though it’s a large-scale sharehouse
・The apartment-like structure makes it difficult for sound to leak out
・Open kitchen is spacious, and it’s easy to use
The sharehouse is recommended for people who care about sound leaking, equipment, and facilities in shared-spaces.
[Detail]
・Rent + common service fee: ¥19,000 + ¥7,000 for dormitory, ¥49,000 + ¥7,000 for private rooms
・The number of rooms: 15
・The number of residents: 17 at maximum
・The nearest station: Tennocho Station on Sagami Railway Main Line, Yokohama Station on JR Line and Tokyu Toyoko Line
・Recommended for people who: focus on the quality and facilities of shared-spaces
→ Check more detail about Sharehouse Hidamari Yokohama Dot Terrace!
Recommended large-scale sharehouse #3: Tsujido [Kanagawa]
The second sharehouse is “Tsujido” located in Chigasaki-shi, Kanagawa.
The maximum number of residents for Tsujido is 7, which is not really a large-scale sharehouse. But, we recommend the sharehouse since it is a “collective” type sharehouse, where people from various generations live together.
Recommended points are:
・You can meet people with a wide range of generations since it’s a sharehouse for various generations
・Some rooms are available for 2 people
・Surrounded by a quiet residential area
The sharehouse is recommended for people who want to interact with people from various generations and widen their view of life.
[Detail]
・Rent + common service fee: ¥40,000 ~ ¥60,000 + ¥12,000
・The number of rooms: 7
・The number of residents: 7 at maximum
・The nearest station: Tsujido Station on JR Tokai Line
・Recommended for people who: want to interact with people of a different age
Summary: Let’s get to know the types of a large-scale sharehouse and find a suitable property for you
We explained about a large-scale sharehouse in this article.
To sum up, a large-scale sharehouse means a sharehouse that more than 30 residents live together. Some sharehouses have more than 100 residents, and sharehouses with more than a few hundred called “Super large-scale sharehouse.”
There are the following advantages in living in a large-scale sharehouse.
・You can interact with various generations and professions and make more friends
・You can live in a property with entertainment facilities, such as a gym and theater room
・You can keep your private time
Also, we told you the following as the way of looking for a large-scale sharehouse suitable for you.
・If a private room and shared-spaces are on a different floor
・What kind of people in terms of work and lifestyle live in
・If a private room comes with a small kitchen and shower room
Let’s find a large-scale sharehouse suitable for you as referring the sharehouses we introduced.
Also, we recommend you to get to know about a small-scale sharehouse while taking a look at a large-scale sharehouse.
