What is a share house in Fukuoka?
Fukuoka is a popular area nationwide due to its ease of living and convenience. Share houses in particular are attracting attention as a way of living that allows you to enjoy a community while keeping initial costs down. Here, we will explain in detail the appeal of Fukuoka as an area, the differences between living alone and share houses, and the latest information on share houses.
The appeal of Fukuoka as an area
Fukuoka is known as a "compact city" with urban functions concentrated in one place, making it easy to get around and comfortable to live in.
The following points are particularly attractive:
- Convenience of transportation: Fukuoka Airport is within 10 minutes by subway from the city center (Tenjin and Hakata), making it easily accessible. The JR, Nishitetsu, subway, and bus networks are well developed, making it easy to get to anywhere.
- Low rent: Compared to Tokyo and Osaka, you can live in a property with the same conditions for about 30,000 to 50,000 yen cheaper.
- Delicious food culture: There is a wide variety of local specialties, such as Hakata ramen, motsunabe, and mizutaki.
- Good living environment: Surrounded by the sea and mountains, the area is close to nature, and the city and nature exist in harmony.
- Number of immigrants is on the rise: Popular with young people and freelancers due to ease of work and living.
Fukuoka's share houses take advantage of these attractions, offering a wide variety of options in both urban and suburban areas.
Share house situation in Fukuoka
The share house market in Fukuoka is expanding year by year, with properties with various concepts appearing. The following types of share houses are gaining popularity.
International exchange share house
→ Properties that emphasize an English environment and allow interaction with international students and foreigners (e.g. Discovery Hakata South)
Share house for entrepreneurs and creators
→ Equipped with small offices and seminar rooms, specialized for business (e.g. Discovery Meinohama West)
Women-only share house
→ Properties with a resident manager and crime prevention measures (e.g. Tsubasa Float Tomogaoka BLOSSOM)
Pet-friendly share house
→ For pet lovers, such as properties where you can live with cats (e.g. Q Terrace)
Cost-conscious large share house
→ Affordable properties with rent starting from 30,000 yen, for people looking for a simple life (e.g. Settle Najima)
Additionally, the average rent for a shared house in Fukuoka is relatively cheap, typically in the 30,000 to 60,000 yen range.
Since initial costs can be kept low, it is popular among students, new graduates, and people moving from rural areas.
[Characteristics] International exchange/English-friendly share house
There are several share houses in Fukuoka where you can live in an English-speaking environment while still being in Japan. With many foreign residents, you will have the opportunity to speak English on a daily basis, making them ideal for those looking to prepare for studying abroad or improve their English conversation skills. There are also share houses that hold international exchange events and English conversation lessons, so you can learn English naturally while having fun. Here are some recommended share houses with a good English environment.
If you would like to know more about international exchange in share houses and the English environment in share houses, please read the article below.
Discovery Hakata South
Features: A share house where you can experience an English environment while still in Japan. There is a theater room and English conversation lessons.
Rent: ¥35,000 (dormitory) - ¥60,000 (private room)
Access: 10 minutes walk from Sasahara Station on the JR Line / 13 minutes walk from Ijiri Station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line
Discovery Meinohama South
Features: An international share house that emphasizes English learning. Equipped with a bar counter and yoga room.
Rent: ¥30,000 - ¥65,000
Access: 13 minutes walk from Meinohama Station on the subway or JR lines
Discovery Meinohama West
Features: Kyushu's first share house for entrepreneurs. Includes a small office, photography studio, and seminar room.
Rent: ¥60,000
Access: 8 minutes walk from Meinohama Station on the subway
[Features] Share houses where you can live with pets
For those looking for a place to live with pets, we recommend a pet-friendly share house. In Fukuoka in particular, there are an increasing number of share houses that are equipped with an environment where you can live comfortably with your cat. These share houses are characterized by a wide range of facilities for pets and soundproofing measures, allowing both owners and pets to live in peace. Here we will introduce share houses that offer a special space for cat lovers.
For more information on the pros and cons of keeping a pet in a shared house, please see "Can you keep a pet in a shared house? Introducing the pros and cons."
Cat Tenement Wakasugi House
Features: A share house where you can live with cats. A special environment for cat lovers.
Rent: ¥57,000 - ¥58,000
Access: 14 minutes walk from Sasaguri Station
Neko Nagaya Ohashi House
Features: A share house where you can live with cats. Soundproofing and cat-specific facilities are fully equipped.
Rent: ¥62,000
Access: 6 minutes walk from Ohashi Station
Q Terrace
Features: A share house where you can live with cats. It has a large terrace and is a comfortable environment.
Rent: ¥33,000 - ¥43,000
Access: 4 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Bus Beppu 4-chome
[By feature] Share house for entrepreneurs and creators
For entrepreneurs thinking about starting a startup or creators who want to immerse themselves in creative activities, the living environment is very important. In Fukuoka, there are an increasing number of share houses where you can concentrate on work or creation while interacting with like-minded people. They are characterized by having a creative environment, such as seminar rooms, photography studios, and shared spaces for artistic activities. Here we will introduce the best share houses for such creators and entrepreneurs.
If you would like to know more about the advantages and disadvantages of shared houses for entrepreneurs and creators, please read this article.
Studio Apartment KICHI
Features: A share house for artists. There is a music and dance studio in the common area, allowing for performances.
Rent: Please enquire.
Access: 2 minutes walk from Sasahara Station
Discovery Meinohama West
Features: A share house for startups and creators. Equipped with a seminar room and a photography studio.
Rent: ¥60,000
Access: 8 minutes walk from Meinohama Station on the subway
[By feature] Community-oriented share house
One of the attractions of a share house is that it deepens the connections between residents and allows them to live a fun and fulfilling communal life. Fukuoka has many share houses that emphasize community, and they provide an environment where you can socialize in the living room, hold events, and share hobbies. There are a wide variety of properties available, including share houses with spacious common spaces and where you can enjoy barbecues and pizza making. We will introduce share houses that are recommended for those who want to cherish new encounters and connections.
Share House Hidamari Ohori Park Front
Features: Located near Ohori Park, this property offers spacious living rooms and clean private rooms.
Rent: from 44,800 yen
Access: 8 minutes walk from Ohori Park Station on the Subway Kuko Line
Share House Hidamari Nishijin
Features: Located near the shopping street in the Nishijin area. Living room with island kitchen.
Rent: From 40,800 yen
Access: 5 minutes walk from Nishijin Station
Share House Amatsukaze
Features: A relaxing share house surrounded by nature. Comes with a garden where you can have a barbecue.
Rent: ¥46,000
Access: 2 minutes by bus from Ijiri Station
Share House Tamariba
Features: A unique share house with a handmade pizza oven.
Rent: ¥36,000
Access: 4 minutes walk from Umebayashi Station
[By feature] Cost-conscious large share house
For those who want a comfortable living environment while keeping rent low, large shared houses offer excellent cost performance. Fukuoka has properties with a full range of shared facilities at reasonable prices, and they are designed to make living comfortable, such as large baths and spacious living spaces. Another attraction of shared houses is that they have many foreign residents and allow you to enjoy international exchange. We will introduce properties recommended for those who want to live a fulfilling shared house life while keeping costs down.
Sharely Style Hakata
Features: Kyushu's largest share house. Many foreign residents, lively intercultural exchange.
Rent: ¥24,900 - ¥44,700
Access: 4 minutes walk from Ijiri Station / 10 minutes walk from Sasahara Station
Settle Najima
Features: Low-cost yet comfortable living environment. Large property with large public bath and Wi-Fi.
Rent: ¥29,800 - ¥37,000
Access: Near Najima Station
[By feature] Share house for families and women
We introduce share houses for families and women only for those who value a safe and secure living environment. Properties with resident managers and spacious shared spaces provide a comfortable and safe living environment. Women only share houses have security measures and facilities that emphasize privacy and security. Properties for families offer spacious spaces and natural surroundings, allowing you to live a relaxed life.
Please read this article to find out the advantages and disadvantages of living in a shared house for couples or families.
For more information about women-only share houses, please see this article.
Tsubasa Float Tomooka BLOSSOM
Features: Women-only, with a resident manager for a safe environment.
Rent: ¥12,080 - ¥21,580
Access: 10 minutes walk from Kanayama Station
Dazaifu Chikushino Share House Mahorama
Features: Spacious living room of 21 tatami mats. Location where you can feel the four seasons.
Rent: ¥33,000 - ¥38,000
[By area] Tenjin/Ohori area
Located in the center of Fukuoka city, it is easily accessible and popular with working people and students as it is close to business districts and shopping areas.
Share House Hidamari Ohori Park Front
Features: Close to Ohori Park, with a spacious living room
Rent: from 44,800 yen
Access: 8 minutes walk from Ohori Park Station on the Subway Kuko Line
Moka House Ohori
Features: Convenient location near the station, floor heating
Rent: ¥50,000 - ¥72,000
Access: 1 minute walk from Tojinmachi Station on the subway
Share House Hidamari Watanabedori
Features: Located near Tenjin and Hakata, with spacious private rooms and a rooftop balcony
Rent: Fully booked
Access: 10 minutes walk from Watanabedori Station on the Nanakuma Subway Line
[By area] Hakata area
It is the gateway to Fukuoka city, and the area around JR Hakata Station has excellent transport links. It is a popular area for international students and short-term visitors.
Discovery Hakata South
Features: Shared house with an English-speaking environment, theater room
Rent: ¥35,000 (dormitory) - ¥60,000 (private room)
Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Sasahara Station / 13 minutes walk from Ijiri Station
Sharely Style Hakata
Features: Kyushu's largest share house with 130 rooms
Rent: ¥24,900 - ¥44,700
Access: 4 minutes walk from Ijiri Station / 10 minutes walk from Sasahara Station
Matatabi Yoshizuka
Run it down: Great rooftop views, large indoor space
Rent: Fully booked
Access: 3 minutes walk from Yoshizuka Station
[By area] Nishijin/Momochi area
There are many students, and there are plenty of cafes and shopping streets. It is about 8 minutes by subway to Tenjin, making it convenient for commuting to work or school.
Share House Hidamari Nishijin
Features: Near Nishijin Shopping Street, with plenty of commercial facilities
Rent: from 40,800 yen
Access: 5 minutes walk from Nishijin Station
Silvervine Nishijin
Features: A shared house made from a 60-year-old wooden building
Rent: Private room from 33,000 yen / Dormitory from 29,000 yen
Access: 6 minutes walk from Nishijin Station
[By area] Meinohama/West Fukuoka area
A quiet residential area with easy access to Tenjin and Hakata, recommended for those who want to live in a peaceful environment.
Discovery Meinohama South
Features: Shared house for international exchange, with yoga room
Rent: ¥30,000 - ¥65,000
Access: 13 minutes walk from Meinohama Station on the subway or JR lines
Discovery Meinohama West
Features: Shared house for entrepreneurs, equipped with seminar rooms
Rent: ¥60,000
Access: 8 minutes walk from Meinohama Station on the subway
[By area] Southern Fukuoka (Yakuin, Ohashi, Kasuga area)
It is a calm environment with good access to Tenjin and Hakata. There are many share houses for families and working adults.
Share House Hidamari Yakuin
Features: Conveniently located just one station away from Tenjin. Lots of fashionable shops
Rent: from 42,800 yen
Access: 7 minutes walk from Yakuin Station
Neko Nagaya Ohashi House
Special feature: A share house for women where you can live with cats
Rent: ¥62,000
Access: 6 minutes walk from Ohashi Station
Share House Amatsukaze
Features: Lush green environment, where you can also have your own vegetable garden
Rent: ¥46,000
Access: 2 minutes by bus from Ijiri Station
h2 [By area] Eastern Fukuoka (Kasai/Hakozaki area)
This is an area where rent is relatively cheap and you can live close to the sea and nature.
Elegante Tohara
Features: Spacious share house with garden
Rent: From 39,000 yen
Access: 8 minutes walk from Kyushu University Station
[By area] Dazaifu/Chikushino area
Located a little ways from the center of Fukuoka city, this area is rich in nature and is recommended for families and those looking for a relaxed lifestyle.
Dazaifu Chikushino Share House Mahorama
Features: A spacious living room where you can experience the four seasons
Rent: ¥33,000 - ¥38,000
Access: 15 minutes walk from Dazaifu Station
URL: https://kyushu.hituji.jp/comret/info/fukuoka/chikushino/dazaifu-chikushino-share-house-mahorama
Tips for choosing a share house in Fukuoka
When choosing a share house in Fukuoka, it is important to choose a property that suits your lifestyle and purpose. First, choosing the area is key. If you value good access to urban areas, Tenjin and Hakata areas are popular, while Nishijin and Ohashi are popular for a calm environment. Next, check the characteristics of the share house. Each has its own characteristics, such as properties with active international exchange, properties where you can live with pets, and properties for entrepreneurs. Also, the level of shared facilities is important. Check the elements that directly relate to your comfort, such as the size of the kitchen and living room, Wi-Fi environment, and security facilities. Furthermore, by considering the balance between rent and initial costs, you can find a home that is cost-effective.
Characteristics of people who are suitable for living in a share house in Fukuoka
Share houses in Fukuoka are recommended for the following people.
People who want intercultural exchange and an English-speaking environment
Fukuoka has a large number of international share houses where many foreigners live, making them ideal for those who want to live while studying English.
People who want to live alone and keep costs down
The rent is cheaper than a one-room apartment, and many properties include common charges, making it ideal for people who want to keep costs down.
People who want to value connections with others
A share house is a community-based residence, and one of its attractions is the opportunity to meet people with the same hobbies.
Entrepreneurs and creative people
There are also share houses equipped with co-working spaces, photography studios, and event spaces, making them ideal for those wanting to engage in business or creative activities.
People considering a short-term stay or relocation to Fukuoka
Many properties come fully furnished and with minimal moving hassle, making them convenient for short-term stays and for people relocating from rural areas.
Characteristics of people who are not suitable for living in a share house in Fukuoka
On the other hand, share house life may not be suitable for the following people:
People who value private space
Even if there are private rooms, you will often have to use shared spaces, so it may not be suitable for people who want complete privacy.
People with very different lifestyles
If you live a nocturnal lifestyle or prefer to relax in a quiet environment, you may find that your rhythm doesn't match up with the other residents.
People who don't like cleaning or following the rules
In a shared house, there are cleaning rules for the common areas and living rules, and not following the rules can cause trouble.
People considering living with their family or partner
Many share houses are designed for single people, so it can be difficult for families or couples to move in.
People who like to cook and want to have the kitchen all to themselves
In a shared house, you share the kitchen and refrigerator, which can be inconvenient for people who frequently cook for themselves.
A shared house is an ideal living environment for the right people, but if it doesn't suit your lifestyle or values, it's best to consider other options.
summary
Share houses in Fukuoka are popular as a living environment where you can enjoy international exchange and community while keeping costs down. Each area and property has its own characteristics, and there are plenty of options to suit your lifestyle, such as English-speaking environments, properties for entrepreneurs, pet-friendly, large low-cost properties, etc. On the other hand, some share houses may not be suitable for people who value privacy or are not good at following the rules. Choose a share house that suits you and enjoy a comfortable life in Fukuoka.
