Anyone can move in, regardless of their English proficiency! Our residents have a variety of goals, including those who “want to live here for a short period before studying abroad,” those who “are self-studying English with the aim of engaging in international exchange,” and those who “are at a conversational level but are highly motivated to improve their English.” Let’s get comfortable with English through everyday conversations with our residents! ♪

At this time, we do not have a specific age requirement. We conduct our screening process based on factors such as your motivation and desire to live in a shared house, as well as your communication skills.

Please apply via the application page on our website (link to the application page) or using the tenant application form we have sent you. After reviewing your application, we will send you an invoice for the contract deposit and the lease agreement. Please transfer the contract deposit to the designated bank account within 3 days of the invoice being issued. Your room reservation will be confirmed once we have verified receipt of the payment. *Please note that any transfer fees are the responsibility of the customer. *Please be aware that if payment is not confirmed by the due date, your application will be canceled.

Yes, stays are available for as short as one month. However, please note that for stays of less than three months, the rent will be 20% higher than the standard rate.

Each house is fully equipped with the necessary cooking utensils and appliances for the common areas, and the private rooms come furnished with desks and beds, so all you need to bring are personal items such as clothes, a toothbrush, and cleaning supplies for your room. Basically, you can move in with just one suitcase!

The following is a list of household appliances that are not permitted in the room.
*As a general rule, you may not bring items into your room that are identical to those provided in the shared areas of the share house.
Refrigerators/freezers, washing machines, microwaves/toaster ovens, heating and cooling appliances such as kotatsu and fans, televisions *Monitors for work or study are permitted, kettles, rice cookers, and other household appliances

If you have any other questions or need further clarification, please contact 8NEST.

The initial costs for moving into a shared house are as follows.



① Contract processing fee: 20,000 yen

② Security Deposit: 30,000 yen (Provided there is no significant dirt, damage, or items left behind, 10,000 yen will be deducted to cover cleaning costs, and the remainder will be refunded upon move-out.)

③ Rent: Varies by room.

④ Common Area Fees: 13,000 yen (Common area fees include internet, water, gas, and electricity charges; however, in some houses, electricity charges for individual rooms are billed separately: based on meter readings)

⑤ Futon rental fee: 8,000 yen (one-time fee; for those who wish to rent only; includes pillow, mattress pad, fitted sheet, and comforter)

⑥ Bicycle parking fee: 500–2,000 yen per month (optional; some houses may not have bicycle parking; includes motorcycle parking fees) Breakdown of initial costs　

*Please note that initial fees may vary depending on the specific shared house or apartment type. Please check the details on each property page and ask our staff during your viewing or consultation!

If you cancel for personal reasons after paying the administrative fee and security deposit, neither the administrative fee nor the security deposit will be refunded.



If you notify us at least 8 days prior to your scheduled move-in date: We will refund the rent.

If you contact us 7 days or less before your scheduled move-in date: No refunds will be issued, including the rent.

*Please note that any bank transfer fees incurred during the refund process will be the customer’s responsibility.

　　 *Please note that any bank transfer fees incurred during the refund process will be the customer’s responsibility.

For room reservations, please refer to the diagram below and contact 8NEST.

　

We are open on Saturdays, but we are closed on Sundays and holidays.
Move-in must be conducted in the presence of a staff member. Staff are available to assist during our business hours, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last check-in).
If you are unable to move in during our business hours due to unavoidable circumstances, please contact us to discuss alternative arrangements.

This will be done at the house on the day you move in.
However, if you need to complete the contract procedures before your move-in date, you can do so at our office. If you check in on your own without a staff member due to unavoidable circumstances, we may ask you to complete the contract procedures online at a later date.

Our Office Location
Hachinji Co., Ltd.
2F, 11-3 Mibu Nishi-Hibimachi, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8846

[For Foreign Nationals] Passport, Residence Card, Emergency Contact (Someone living in Japan who speaks Japanese; any nationality)
[For Japanese Nationals] Identification document; emergency contact and joint guarantor (a family member or your supervisor at work, etc.)

There are two items below.

① Bank transfer to a Japanese bank
②International money transfer service

For more information about our international money transfer services, please contact us directly.
Phone number：075-874-4282
email：8nest@hachinoji.co.jp

Renewal of your lease is possible upon mutual agreement between you and our company. However, renewal may not be possible depending on certain circumstances. If you are considering renewing your lease, please contact an 8Nest staff member as soon as possible!

The lease term is one year. If you wish to move out, please submit a request using the move-out application form provided at the time of move-in at least one month prior to your move-out date.