For anyone between chapters: new job, new business, back from abroad, studying

Life is moving.
Keep your home light.

In the year between one chapter and the next,
you don't have to carry it all — furniture, contracts, fixed costs.
Spend less on housing, and put the difference toward what comes next.

Private room with a bed, desk and mini kitchen

If you pay ¥84,000 a month now

¥408,000

saved in one year (vs. a 14㎡ room)

Who it's for

Not just looking for a room —
looking for a way to spend the next year.

Not a forever home, but a base until your next move.
We put being light, quiet and low-cost ahead of size and extras.

01

Just changed jobs

Your first months at a new workplace.
Keep chores and fixed costs as small as possible.

02

Getting a business off the ground

Turn housing savings into startup funds.
Stay one year or two, in step with your plan.

03

Back from study abroad or a working holiday

Move in before buying furniture and appliances.
Choose your next home once you've settled back into Japan.

04

Studying for a qualification

A quiet private room, with no social events.
Come home and get straight back to your own time.

05

Want to save more

Not by cutting back, but by redesigning fixed costs.
The monthly difference stays in your pocket.

06

Starting NISA investing

Put the housing difference into a monthly plan.
A way to fund it without squeezing your budget.

07

Living in Osaka or Kobe for a year

Direct to Umeda and Sannomiya on the Hanshin Main Line.
No deposit or key money — easy in, easy out.

and you? How much lighter
could your year be?
Calculate ↓

Simulator

Just enter what you pay now.
See what you'd keep in a year.

1Your current home (monthly)

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2Your Nook Noir room

3How long you'll stay

Estimated housing savings over 1 year

¥408,000

About 9 months to reach ¥300,000 from the difference alone

Now monthly total ¥84,000
Nook Noir utilities & Wi-Fi included ¥50,000
Difference per month ¥34,000

*An estimate based on the amounts you enter.
It is not a promise that your money will grow.
It excludes move-in savings from zero deposit/key money and the cost of furniture and appliances.
A security deposit is required on move-in.
Nook Noir prices apply to contracts of one year or longer (shorter stays are priced differently).

Why it adds up

Living alone,
without carrying it all.

Living alone comes with fixed monthly costs, however little you use.
At Nook Noir, they're built in from day one.

  • Deposit & key money¥0
  • Agency feeNone via our website
  • Utility base chargesIn the common fee
  • Internet contract & setupWi-Fi included
  • Buying a fridge & kitchenIn every room
  • Cleaning shared areasWeekly cleaning included

Private first

Not alone, but on your own.

This isn't a share house where everyone gathers in the living room.
Every room is private, and there are no social events.
It sits right between the quiet of living alone and the economics of sharing.

Shared living room with a polka-dot wall and sofa
Shared living room drop in only when you feel like it
Monochrome art on a polka-dot wall
Living with art on the walls throughout the shared spaces
Location
5 min walk from Deyashiki Sta. (Hanshin)
Rooms
9 rooms, all private
Size
13.25㎡ / 14㎡
Contract
1 year or longer recommended
Move-in
No deposit or key money

FAQ

Questions,
answered up front.

Anything else on your mind?
Just message us on LINE.

Can I stay for less than a year?

You can move in for as little as one month! Stays shorter than one year are priced differently, so just let us know how long you'd like to stay.

What are the move-in costs?

There's no deposit or key money, and no agency fee when you apply through our website. A security deposit is required to secure your room.

Are utilities and internet extra?

Electricity, gas, water, household supplies, cleaning of shared areas and Wi-Fi are all covered by the ¥15,000 monthly common fee. As a rule, there are no separate contracts or bills.

What's in the room and the shared areas?

Each room has a bed, desk and chair, lighting, a kitchenette, fridge, indoor drying rack and shoe cabinet. The shared area has a microwave, toaster, kettle, rice cooker, vacuum cleaner and portable IH cooktop — you can take the IH, rice cooker and vacuum to your room.

Can I view the room?

Of course! Just get in touch through the contact form on our website.

Can international residents move in?

Yes. Students, working people and international residents of any gender are welcome. Rent can be paid by bank transfer, by credit card (fee applies), or via Wise from overseas.

Will I have to socialize with other residents?

No — there are no social events. Every room is private; only the toilet and shower are shared. It's a home for people who value their own time.

Next step

Seen the numbers?
Come see the rooms.

Photos, videos and availability are on our website.
Got a quick question? Just message us on LINE.

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Viewings are by appointment.
Live far away? We can meet on Zoom.

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