To rent a room in Japan, a large amount of deposit is usually required, equivalent to 1 ~ 2 months’ rent (or key money, "shikikin" in Japanese, partially refundable), gift money to the landlord (or "reikin" in Japanese, 1 ~ 2 months’ rent, not refundable) and commission (1-month rent, non refundable).

Along with the first month's rent, you need to be prepared to pay an amount equivalent to up to 6 months’ rent, possibly thousands of dollars. Moreover, these apartments are not furnished. You have to buy your own furniture and utilities are not included in the rent (a further 10,000 - 15,000 Yen/month).

At Sakura House, we only require a deposit of 30,000 Yen and the first month's rent to move in. Rooms are furnished and utilities are already included so you don't have to go through the trouble of applying for services in Japanese.

When moving into an apartment in Tokyo a guarantor or a co-signer is usually required. In most cases only a Japanese national with a steady income will be taken into consideration. However with Sakura House, a guarantor or co-signer is NOT required. 

Sakura House is a real estate agency in Tokyo, providing monthly guest house, apartments and dormitory accommodations exclusively for foreigners at affordable rates.

Since 1992, we have expanded beyond the capital to Saitama and Kanagawa Prefectures. We have more than 1,600 rooms in over 179 locations.

For a period of 3 months	Hotel (cheap business hotel)	Sakura House (apartment in Monzen-nakacho)	Regular apartment (average studio apartment)
Rate / rent	6,000 x 90 = 540,000	98,000 x 3 = 294,000	70,000 x 3 = 210,000
Deposit	-	30,000	140,000
Commission / Reikin	-	-	140,000
Others	-	-	200,000
Refund	-	-20,000	-140,000
TOTAL (Yen)	540,000	304,000	550,000

Our office is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Please visit our office page for details of our location and office hours.

Yes. Sakura House consists of an international team of multi-lingual speaking staff. English, French, Spanish, Korean and Chinese speaking staff are on hand ready to answer your questions.

Utility expenses such as electricity, water & gas are included (Up to 10,000 yen/person). We also provide Internet connection at no additional cost. You don't have to go through the trouble of applying for these services.

Sorry, rooms are not equipped with a fixed telephone line. Some of our guest houses have pay phones installed in the common areas. Some rooms have a phone line jack, so it may be possible for individuals to make a contract with a service provider. However, most of our residents prefer the more versatile mobile phone for their communication needs.

The reservation procedure is very simple. Please refer to our system page for detailed information.

A Share house is a partially shared accommodation. You have your own private bedroom (lockable door) while the kitchen, toilet, bathroom and living room are shared with other residents, similar to sharing an apartment with other people. > More details

Needless to say, you will have all your dedicated facilities in an apartment. We have a wide range of apartments from 1-room studio type to 3DK (3 rooms and 1 dining kitchen), ideal for small groups or families. > More details

In a dormitory, the bedroom as well as other facilities are shared. There are several bunk beds in one large room. > More details

Of course, the monthly rent for an apartment is higher than that for a guest house and dormitories are the most affordable. Whatever your　budget, you can always find suitable accommodation at Sakura House.

Yes. There's either a bed or a Futon set (Japanese- style bedding) with clean linens (e.g. bed cover, sheets, etc.), basic furniture (e.g. bookshelf, desk, chair, trash can, mirror, etc., may differ from room to room) and dishes. You can pop in with a suitcase and kick-off life in Tokyo immediately.

Yes, each room is equipped with an air conditioner. In guest houses, the living room is also equipped with an air conditioner. You can stay comfortably at Sakura House all year round.

Please bring the following documents with you when you come to our office to sign the Lease Agreement:

Yes. Availability can be checked on this website or by simply contacting us by phone. After confirming vacancies, a reservation can be made by simply completing the deposit agreement and transferring 30,000 Yen by wire or credit card. Payment for the first month's rent is not required until you come to our offices to sign the lease agreement. Please contact us for further information on payment. (Please be reminded that any room or bed cannot be reserved without the deposit)

Yes, you can place an Advance Reservation (deposit first and select your room later) to secure a room. > More details

Our minimum rental term is just 1 month. If you plan to stay less than 1 month we recommend SAKURA HOTELS & HOSTEL　located in downtown Tokyo, starting from only 2,940 Yen per night.

Of course, we encourage you to take a look first. Please contact us to arrange a viewing. It is not necessary to visit our office; simply contact us at the number below. We can arrange for a member of staff to meet at the nearest station. If the room is not available, please visit our website or come to our office to check out the photos and video.

We only require a deposit of 30,000 Yen per person, which is partially refundable (up to 20,000 Yen). There is no need to pay reikin, shikikin, comission or any other extra fees.

No. We might ask for your parent's or relative's address if you don't have a permanent address in your country. We also request the name of a person or a group that we can contact in case of emergency (both in Japan and your country). However, we do NOT require a guarantor. 

Sakura House also provide "Shared Rooms", guest house rooms shared by 2 to 3 people. For other rooms, you have to find your own roommate. If your budget is lower, you can choose a dormitory, a room shared with 4 to 6 people.

If you are under 20 years old, we request written consent from your parent or guarantor.

The rent showing on the website is based on single person occupancy.

From Narita Airport to Shinjuku it takes approximately 2 hours. If your flight arrives in Narita before 5:00 p.m., please come to our offices on the same day.

If the arrival time is between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. please call us (03-5330-5250) to see whether you can still make it to Shinjuku before we close for the day.

However, if your flight arrives after 5:00 p.m., we do not recommend hurrying to our office with all your baggage, since it would not be an easy ride especially during rush hour! Instead we suggest that you take your time and relax. Spend the first night in Sakura Hotels and come again the next day.

Please visit our Shinjuku office on the move-in day and your keys could be collected after signing the agreement.

We regret that we are unable to transfer reservations to another room.

Sakura House is an agent exclusively for foreign passport holders. At present we do not accept residents of Japanese nationality.

Basically anybody can make an Advanced Reservation but we highly recommend this option to all those who are planning to come to Tokyo in a few months but would like to secure a place to stay as soon as possible. 

Absolutely! Finding your ideal room may not be easy if you are not familiar with Tokyo's geography, lifestyle or characteristics of Japanese houses. Our reservation team will provide you with useful suggestions and help you choose your room according to your preferences (location, size, budget…). Please contact our staff at anytime: [email protected]

In that case our sales team will first send you a list of suggestions matching your preferences. If still there is no room you like, you could either re-scheduled your move in date and wait until there is a room you like available, or otherwise your deposit can be refunded anytime.

Your deposit can be refunded as long as you have not chosen your accommodation yet. If you are already in Japan, you can get the refund in cash at our office in Shinjuku. If you are abroad, we can refund it by international bank transfer, but in this case we do not cover any possible bank charges for this money transfer.

In case you are not happy with your room choice, you would be able to move to another room during the first month, without any extra cost for you.

In the event that you wish to have a guest stay over please inform us in advance. A fee of 2,000 yen per night/person will be applied. Sakura House will provide an extra set of Futon for this period.

For safety reasons, smoking is prohibited indoors, including toilets and living room. When smoking outside, please show consideration to others by properly disposing of cigarette buds.

During the check out procedure we will collect the keys from you. Once complete, you may not enter again.

Check out is available between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. everyday (except year-end and New Year holidays). Please indicate your desired check-out time when completing the 1-month move-out notice.

Please check your flight's departure time. Narita Airport is approximately 60 km from downtown Tokyo. In the event that you have a morning flight we suggest checking out 1 day before and spending the night in a hotel. This way you don't need to worry about being late and your journey would surely be a pleasant one.

On your move-out day, our staff will come to your room and check its condition together with you. If everything is fine, then all the move-out procedures will be complete.

Before we arrive, please pack up your belongings, dispose of any garbage, vacuum the floor, wash and dry the sheets, etc. For further details, please refer to the documents received when the Lease Agreement was signed.

If the move-out notice is submitted at least 1 month before your move out date, we will calculate your daily rent and multiply it by the days you plan to stay before moving out. Please confirm your exact move-out date so that we can calculate your remaining rent accurately.

In the event that you wish to move out, we require at least 1 month advance notice. Notice must be given by completing our “1-month move-out request notice” form and bringing it to our office in Shinjuku in person. The remaining rent will be calculated and a move-out inspection appointment will be arranged beforehand.

Please be reminded that if a minimum of 1 month advance notice is not given, a 1 month rent will still be charged from the day we are informed. In the event that you wish to move out, please inform us at your earliest convenience.

We occasionally organize events and parties to provide our residents opportunities to meet residents from other Sakura Houses.

Sakura Events allow residents to experience traditional Japanese Culture and make friends from all over the world. 

Please contact us by email or call us.

The monthly cut-off date is calculated exactly 1 month from the day the lease agreement is signed, inclusively. For example, if you sign the agreement on 15th January:

Depending on the size of the room, an extra bed can be provided upon request. In most circumstances, we recommend versatile and efficient "Futon" sets (Japanese mattress) that can be tucked away easily.