{"id":511212,"date":"2023-04-10T14:53:25","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T05:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/?p=511212"},"modified":"2025-05-03T17:15:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T08:15:31","slug":"diverse-living-at-jf-house-shinjuku-your-gateway-to-the-city-that-never-sleeps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/imp-info\/diverse-living-at-jf-house-shinjuku-your-gateway-to-the-city-that-never-sleeps\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience Urban Living at &#8216;J&#038;F House Shinjuku&#8217; Share House"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"style3a\">A Sharehouse Where Shinjuku is Your Backyard!<\/h3>\n<p>Experience Diversity Beyond Race, Gender, and Nationality at J&#038;F House Shinjuku.<\/p>\n<p>A sharehouse is a living style that has long been popular among young people in Western countries who want to save money. It is a dwelling where residents share a house or apartment and facilities such as the kitchen, bathroom, and living room while living under the same roof.<\/p>\n<p>J&#038;F House Shinjuku is a sharehouse that welcomes everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity, making it a diverse and inclusive community. <\/p>\n<p>Located just a 12-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station, the sharehouse boasts a prime location with easy access to everything the vibrant Shinjuku area has to offer. You can even reach the famous Isetan Department Store in just a 3-minute walk, and the popular cinema complex, Wald 9, in just 2 minutes. Shinjuku&#8217;s bustling nightlife is literally at your doorstep!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image_50404865.jpg\" alt=\"\u9756\u56fd\u901a\u308a\" width=\"600\" height=\"3024\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-524354\" \/><br style=\"clear:both;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The share house is located in Shinjuku 2-chome, just off &#8220;Shinjuku Street&#8221; near a flower shop. As you may know, Shinjuku 2-chome is famous for being Tokyo&#8217;s &#8220;Gay Town&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the local atmosphere, &#8220;J&#038;F House Shinjuku&#8221; is a diversity-oriented share house that welcomes everyone, including LGBT individuals, foreigners, and Japanese.<\/p>\n<p>For those who have never been to Shinjuku 2-chome, let me guide you through it briefly!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Main street in 2-chome, &#8220;Nakadori&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image_50423297.jpg\" alt=\"Yasukuni Street\" width=\"600\" height=\"3024\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-524353\" \/><br style=\"clear:both;\" \/><br \/>\nOn the main street, &#8220;Nakadori&#8221;, you will find a variety of shops and bars, including convenience stores, rice shops, soba noodle shops, and diners.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to publishing houses and Japanese language schools, there are also several shops selling adult goods, which add to the unique atmosphere of Shinjuku 2-chome.<\/p>\n<p>There are also many small bars in the backstreets, and during the day, it looks like an ordinary city, but at night, it transforms into a lively drinking area.<\/p>\n<p>One of the pleasures of being a resident of Shinjuku is finding your favorite bar or cafe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"well\">\u25a0<a href=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/shinjuku-column\/shinjuku-2cyome\/\">What is Shinjuku Ni-chome, a place where women and solo travelers can enjoy? [Beginner&#8217;s Guide]<\/a><br \/>\n\u25a0<a href=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/shinjuku-column\/showa-shinjuku-2chome\/\">Showa-era Shinjuku Ni-chome was deep! Introducing the charm and transformation of the town from a woman&#8217;s perspective<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Amusements around the share house<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Suhiro-dori&#8221; where there are theaters, long-established bars, and cool izakayas lined up, is also nearby. In addition, in Shinjuku Kabukicho, there is &#8220;Tokyo Shinjuku Natural Hot Spring Termae-yu&#8221;, a superb healing space where you can enjoy natural hot springs, high-concentration carbonated baths, rock saunas, esthetic treatments, and massages.<br \/>\nFurthermore, it&#8217;s about a 3-minute walk to Shinjuku Gyoen, an oasis in Shinjuku. It&#8217;s amazing that everything from hot springs to nature, drinking alleys to department stores, is within walking distance.<\/p>\n<p>Next, let&#8217;s talk about the merits and demerits of living in a share house.<\/p>\n<p class=\"well\">\u25a0<a href=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/sightseeing-spot\/thermae-yu1\/\">Natural hot springs in Kabukicho &#8220;Termae-yu&#8221;<\/a><br \/>\n\u25a0<a href=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/sightseeing-spot\/gyoen-1\/\">Urban oasis &#8220;Shinjuku Gyoen&#8221;<\/a><br \/>\n\u25a0<a href=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/latest-post\/suehiro-street\/\">Drinking alley with an adult atmosphere &#8220;Suhiro-dori&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"style4a\">Merits of living in a share house<\/h4>\n<p>The merit of living in a share house is that you can save money. It&#8217;s cheaper than renting an apartment alone. There is also the advantage of being able to rent a larger space at a reasonable price by sharing common areas with your housemates.<br \/>\nFurthermore, you won&#8217;t feel lonely because you&#8217;ll have various companions! Sometimes you can cook and eat together, enjoy chatting, and the loneliness of living alone will fade away.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"style4a\">Demerits of living in a share house<\/h4>\n<p>The demerit is that it&#8217;s not suitable for people who don&#8217;t like living with others. J&#038;F House Shinjuku&#8217;s rooms are private, so your privacy is protected, and once you enter your room, you can be alone.<br \/>\nFor those who feel anxious about living alone in a big city and those who want to have fun with their housemates, a share house is recommended!<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Property Overview<\/h3>\n<p>J&#038;F House Shinjuku manages a variety of share houses and guesthouses for foreign visitors, and is operated by &#8220;J&#038;F PLAZA&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"well\">We are currently running a campaign for a rent discount of 10,000 yen!!!<br \/>\nEligibility: Rent will be discounted by 10,000 yen for 6 months from the start of the contract.<br \/>\n*Please note that the regular fee will apply from the 7th month onwards.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Floor Plan and Photos<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-living.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2235716ed22d47da4e1c4a55c27b01e2.jpg\" alt=\"J&amp;F House Shinjuku\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6546\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-living.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/569df83159f300281499164d5ddbedda.jpg\" alt=\"J&amp;F House Shinjuku\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6547\" \/><br style=\"clear:both;\" \/><br \/>\nThe shared living room is a great place to socialize with other residents. You can cook together in the kitchen, go out together, and make new friends easily!<br \/>\n<br style=\"clear:both;\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-living.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/a2d2cc1f6b327e4a85886e7ab5b02a0b.jpg\" alt=\"J&amp;F House Shinjuku\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6554\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1479455220.jpg\" alt=\"J&amp;F Plaza Interior\" width=\"600\" height=\"333\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-524352\" \/><br style=\"clear:both;\" \/><br \/>\nEach room comes with furniture and storage, so you can move in easily with just a suitcase!<br \/>\n<br style=\"clear:both;\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-living.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ccb39528c35f239d5c7a5fbd4633e36d.jpg\" alt=\"J&amp;F House Shinjuku\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6553\" \/><br style=\"clear:both;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The rooftop has tables and chairs for you to use. You can hang your laundry, have drinks, relax in the evening, and even work remotely!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1479455240.jpg\" alt=\"J&amp;F Plaza Rooftop\" width=\"600\" height=\"333\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-524351\" \/><br style=\"clear:both;\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"style4a\">Shinjuku House Rent<\/h4>\n<p>Rooms 201-205: \u00a580,000 (\u00a570,000 with campaign discount)<br \/>\nRoom 206: \u00a578,000 (\u00a568,000 with campaign discount)<br \/>\n3rd Floor: \u00a575,000 (\u00a565,000 with campaign discount)<br \/>\nCurrently available rooms: 201, 203, 205, 206, 301<br \/>\n\u203bShared facilities include kitchen, shower, toilet, living room, TV, PC, rooftop (can be used for laundry).<br \/>\n\u203bEach room comes with air conditioning, a small refrigerator, free internet access, and digital terrestrial TV (TV not included).<br \/>\n\u203bResidency registration is also possible.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Types of Rooms and Rent<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table_round_list\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"1\">Room Type<\/th>\n<th width=\"1\">Contract Type<\/th>\n<th width=\"1\">Rent\/Month<\/th>\n<th width=\"1\">Utility Fees\/Month<\/th>\n<th width=\"1\">Move-in Costs<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2F a (with toilet and washbasin)<\/td>\n<td>Private<\/td>\n<td>67,000 yen<\/td>\n<td>13,000 yen<\/td>\n<td>30,000 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2F b (without toilet but with washbasin)<\/td>\n<td>Private<\/td>\n<td>65,000 yen<\/td>\n<td>13,000 yen<\/td>\n<td>30,000 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3F (without toilet and washbasin)<\/td>\n<td>Private<\/td>\n<td>62,000 yen<\/td>\n<td>13,000 yen<\/td>\n<td>30,000 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Property Information<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Property Name<\/th>\n<td colspan=\"3\">J&#038;F House Shinjuku (Share House)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Location<\/th>\n<td colspan=\"3\">2-6-8 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Access<\/th>\n<td colspan=\"3\">3-minute walk from Toei Shinjuku Line\/Marunouchi Line &#8220;Shinjuku-sanchome&#8221; station<br \/>\n12-minute walk from JR &#8220;Shinjuku&#8221; station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Rent<\/th>\n<td>Room 201 to 205: 80,000 yen<br \/>\nRoom 206: 78,000 yen<br \/>\n3rd floor: 75,000 yen<br \/>\n<strong>Discount applied: 10,000 yen off per room (for 6 months)<\/strong><\/td>\n<th>Move-in Fee<\/th>\n<td>30,000 yen (fully refundable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Utility Fee<\/th>\n<td colspan=\"3\">13,000 yen (utilities)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Layout<\/th>\n<td colspan=\"3\">1R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Building Structure<\/th>\n<td>Steel frame<\/td>\n<th>Number of Floors<\/th>\n<td>3 floors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Age of Building<\/th>\n<td colspan=\"3\">Approximately 41 years old<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Amenities<\/th>\n<td colspan=\"3\">Air conditioning, private toilet, bathroom, closet, flooring, Western-style room, small refrigerator, lighting fixture, curtains, low table<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Room Furnishings<\/th>\n<td colspan=\"3\">Air conditioning, small refrigerator, free internet connection, digital terrestrial TV compatible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Contract Period<\/th>\n<td colspan=\"3\">The minimum lease term is 1 month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Initial Costs<\/h3>\n<p>\u3007First Rent: Room fee + utility fee<br \/>\n\u30fbTo use this property, it is generally required to use a designated guarantor company.<br \/>\n\u30fbVisitor stay is not allowed.<br \/>\n\u30fbThe minimum lease term is 1 month.<br \/>\n\u203bIf there are any discrepancies between the various information and the current situation, the current situation will take priority.<br \/>\n\u203bNo guarantor, key money, or brokerage fees required.<br \/>\n\u203bVisitor stay is not allowed.<br \/>\n\u203bReservations are generally accepted starting 2 weeks before the move-in date.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">What You Need to Move In<\/h3>\n<p>For Japanese nationals: Driver&#8217;s license or resident card (with a registered domicile), seal, move-in fee, 1 month&#8217;s rent or more, parental consent (required)<br \/>\nFor foreigners: Passport, visa, alien registration card (for those staying for more than 90 days), move-in fee, 1 month&#8217;s rent or more<br \/>\nOther: No guarantor, key money, or brokerage fees required<br \/>\nPayment method: Cash or bank transfer only (credit cards not accepted)<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Contact Form<\/h3>\n<p>To make an inquiry, please fill out the form on this page and include the name of the property, your planned move-in date, and any specific requests:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/inq\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/button_500-100_maru_02_min_blue.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-505496\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">MAP<\/font><\/h3>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3240.4662025402563!2d139.70503325057584!3d35.69014358009498!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x60188cdcb3a0b505%3A0x83df8b06566a28a6!2z44CSMTYwLTAwMjIg5p2x5Lqs6YO95paw5a6_5Yy65paw5a6_77yS5LiB55uu77yW4oiS77yY!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1628815697410!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re looking for a furnished rental apartment in Tokyo, <a href=\"https:\/\/japan-living.net\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/furnished-apt.jpg\" alt=\"\u6771\u4eac\u5bb6\u5177\u4ed8\u304d\u8cc3\u8cb8\" class=\"wp-image-502662\" width=\"344\" height=\"174\"><\/a>Japan Living is your go-to resource.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Sharehouse Where Shinjuku is Your Backyard! 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