Saitama prefecture is a commuter town in the Tokyo area. There are many areas where you can reach the city center by train directly, and the rent is relatively cheaper.
There are also popular tourist spots such as Kawagoe. This time, we will introduce recommended share houses in Saitama.
5 Recommended Share Houses in Saitama
SOCIAL RESIDENCE URAWA
Social Residence Urawa features a clean and open space. This share house is a 13-minute walk from the nearest Urawa station, from which you can access Shinjuku in 25 minutes.
There are also three large shopping malls and various administrative offices such as city halls and museums around Urawa station, making this area more convenient.
Rent : 50,000-66,000 yen
Common Service Fee : 18,000 yen
Foreigner : Passport and Emergency contact
J&F URAWA
J&F URAWA’s nearest station is Urawa Station, from which you can reach Shinjuku Station in about 27 minutes, Ueno Station in about 19 minutes, and Omiya Station in about 7 minutes. The convenience store is also 30 seconds away.
The Private rooms are also very spacious; about 22 square meters. All rooms have a free internet connection, and the spacious living room is equipped with a free internet computer and DVD.
Rent : 60,000 yen (private room) and 33,000 yen (dormitory)
Common Service Fee : 17,000 yen
Foreigner : Passport, Visa and Alien Registration Card.
You can also move in as a couple.
SHAREPLACE URAWA
SHAREPLACE URAWA is a share house located in the middle of a quiet residential area in Urawa.
The large and clean kitchen/lounge is equipped with 3 system kitchens. Home appliances such as microwave ovens and cooking utensils are also available.
When you get home, you can relax on the large sofa in the lounge. People gather in the lounge at night.
From the over-100-square-meter roof balcony, you can overlook the town of Urawa.
When the weather is nice, you can chat while having a cup of tea on the rooftop.
Rent : 42,000 ~ 62,000 yen
Common Service Fee : 14,000 yen
Foreigner : Alien Registration Card, Residence Certificate, and Guarantor.
COMMUNE TOKIWA
Commune Tokiwa is rental housing that accommodates 55 households, locating in Saitama.
They have a harvest festival and a rooftop vegetable garden where you can grow herbs and vegetables and have a BBQ.
The concierge helps you befriend other residents so making friends will be very easy, too.
Rent : 98,00 ~99,000 yen
Common Service Fee : 10,000 yen
Foreigner : Passport, Residence Card, Emergency Contact, and Proof of Income.
URBAN TERRACE MINAMIURAWA
URBAN TERRACE MINAMIURAWA is a share house with a common area of about 200 square meters. The kitchen area, dining area, lounge area, work area, and inner terrace are located in the center of the building.
In addition, the working area is made of glass so that you can feel open and you can focus on your work.
Each room has its own shower room and toilet. Furniture appliances such as air conditioners, desks, chairs, and refrigerators are also included.
Rent : 52,000 ~ 55,000 yen
Common Service Fee : 17,000 yen
Foreigner : Passport, Visa and Residence Card
Share Houses in Saitama
Saitama Prefecture is recommended because it has easy access to the city center by train and the rent is reasonable.
All of the share houses introduced this time are recommended and it might be a good idea to start your life in Japan at a share house in Saitama.
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