I had a great time. I’m grateful that I could stay here before starting my job.
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About this house
- 20people
- Wi-Fi available
- No Smoking
- Kitchen included
- Shower room
- Bicycle parking available
基本設備（共有部）
Wi-Fi available, completely non-smoking, kitchen available, bathtub available, shower available, bicycle parking available
Opening October 28, 2024!! The second 8NEST share house has arrived in the Shijo Karasuma area!!
Located about an 8-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Karasuma Station and Karasuma Shijo Subway Station. It’s a very convenient location not only for commuting by train or bus, but also for commuting by bicycle.
It’s also just a 15-minute walk or 5-minute bike ride to Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, placing it right in the heart of Kyoto.
Excellent access to Kyoto’s tourist spots like the Kyoto Economic Center, Kyoto Museum of Culture, and Kyoto Manga Museum! Perfect for those wanting to enjoy Kyoto.
Supermarkets and convenience stores are within walking distance for comfortable living. A pharmacy is also just about a 5-minute bike ride away.
Furthermore, the area around the house boasts a variety of restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy meals.
How about heading out to different places with your housemates on your days off?
Local Information
○Shops: Supermarket “Life Shijo Karasuma Store” (7 min walk) / Drugstore “Ducks Shimogyo Karasuma Store” (6 min walk) / Cafe “Goodman Roaster Kyoto” (5 min walk) / FamilyMart Shinmachi Takatsuji Store (1 min walk)
○Japanese Language Schools: Kyoto JaLS (14 min walk) / Kyoshin Language Academy Kyoto Central Campus Kyoto University (8 min walk) / Genki Japanese and Culture School (16 min walk)
○Universities: Ikenobo Junior College (7 min walk) / Kyoto University (25 min by bicycle) / Kyoto City University of Arts (10 min by train)
Shinpukan
Hankyu Karasuma Line
Subway Shijo Station
Seijo Ishii
Ikenobo Junior College
Google Map & Access Map
Hankyu Karasuma Station, Subway Shijo Station
Google Map
Access Map
Hankyu Karasuma Station, Subway Shijo Station
Hankyu Karasuma Station: 8-minute walk
Subway Shijo Station: 8-minute walk
Floor Plans, Facilities and Images
The first floor common area features a counter kitchen and a spacious living room where everyone can comfortably enjoy meals together.
Also on the first floor are a shower room, bathroom, and toilet. The space has been renovated for a spacious and open layout.
The second floor is the private area, and there is another annex within the property with private areas spanning three floors.
There are 17 private rooms, ranging in size from 7.0 m² to 8.3 m².
Each private room is fully equipped with a desk, chair, air conditioner, bed, and wardrobe.
Everyday scenes
Vacancy
| The room name |
Image | Vacancy | Type | Area/m² | Rent (monthly) |
Common service charges (monthly) |
Tenant Information |
Gender of Applicants |
Move-in date |
Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A |  | FULL | Private room | 7.3 | ¥56,000 | ¥13,000 | ♀ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | ||
| B |  | FULL | Private room | 8 | ¥57,000 | ¥13,000 | ♀ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | ||
| C |  | Vacancy Schedule | Private room | 8.3 | ¥58,000 | ¥13,000 | ♂ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | 2026/08/06 | |
| D |  | FULL | Private room | 7 | ¥56,000 | ¥13,000 | ♀ / 30s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | ||
| E |  | FULL | Private room | 7.3 | ¥56,000 | ¥13,000 | ♂ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | 2025/08/06 | |
| 201 |  | FULL | Private room | 7.4 | ¥58,000 | ¥13,000 | ♀ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | ||
| 202 | FULL | Private room | 8.6 | ¥58,000 | ¥13,000 | ♀ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | |||
| 203 |  | Vacancy Schedule | Private room | 7 | ¥56,000 | ¥13,000 | ♀ / teenagers | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | 2026/05/25 | |
| 204 |  | FULL | Private room | 7 | ¥56,000 | ¥13,000 | ♂ / teenagers | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | ||
| 301 |  | FULL | Private room | 7.4 | ¥58,000 | ¥13,000 | ♀ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | ||
| 302 |  | FULL | Private room | 8.6 | ¥58,000 | ¥13,000 | ♀ / 30s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | ||
| 303 |  | Vacancy Schedule | Private room | 7 | ¥56,000 | ¥13,000 | ♀ / 30s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | 2026/05/15 | |
| 304 |  | Vacancy Schedule | Private room | 7 | ¥56,000 | ¥13,000 | ♂ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | 2026/08/06 | |
| 401 |  | FULL | Private room | 7.4 | ¥58,000 | ¥13,000 | ♀ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | ||
| 402 |  | FULL | Private room | 8.6 | ¥58,000 | ¥13,000 | ♂ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | ||
| 403 |  | FULL | Private room | 7 | ¥56,000 | ¥13,000 | ♂ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders | ||
| 404 |  | FULL | Private room | 7 | ¥56,000 | ¥13,000 | ♂ / 20s | No nationality restrictions/Open to all genders |
Reviews from former tenants
Mr. Takekawa（20's Japan）
Chen Yu Ming (40's, Taiwan)
The location of the house is convenient. Common space is large and residents can occasionally socialize here.
Mr.Mench（20's France）
I came to Japan to study Japanese and have become able to communicate in Japanese. Since I am a chef, I enjoyed cooking for everyone and interacting with various people.
Rafi (20's India)
Everyone is friendly! It's like a big family.
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😭See you, Sunnie! サニーさん、ありがとう！
Sunny, who was living at ANNEX, moved out the other day! When she first moved in from Taiwan with a lot of luggage, she gave our staff member Ricky some sweets and a heartfelt letter as a thank-you for helping her carry her belongings to her room! ☺️ We were so happy to hear her […]
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