Tokyo · Katsushika · Kita · Arakawa · Toshima

Stay like a guest. Live like a local.

KICHI runs homes in Tokyo's quiet residential neighborhoods — whole houses for families and groups, and rooms for students and workers staying for months.

Why book direct

  1. Always cheaper than AirbnbSave up to ¥10,000 from 3 nights and up to ¥20,000 from 7 nights — plus 5% more if you prepay.
  2. Talk to the hostsMessage Eddy & Kaori directly in English, 日本語 or Tiếng Việt — before, during and after your stay.English日本語Tiếng Việt
  3. Returning-guest perks¥3,000 off your next stay and early access to cherry-blossom dates.
Eddy and Kaori, the hosts of KICHI

Hi, we’re Eddy & Kaori — we live in Tokyo, look after every KICHI home ourselves and answer your messages personally.

See dates & prices
HorikiriKeisei Line · short stays
Oji-KamiyaNamboku Line · opening soon
Higashi-NipporiMonthly · share house
Nishi-SugamoOtsuka · shared house
Short stays

Whole homes for groups and longer trips

Space to cook, do laundry and spread out — a neighborhood shotengai instead of tourist crowds, and central Tokyo a short train ride away.

Kichi Inn Horikiri living and dining room with large table and sofaBedroom 4 with a double bedSofa corner in the living roomFully equipped kitchen with stove and microwaveBedroom 2 with several beds for a groupBedroom 1 with two single bedsBedroom 3 with two single beds

Kichi Inn Horikiri

5.0 · 9 reviews · Superhost

A whole Japanese house in a quiet residential street, 8 minutes' walk from Horikiri-Shobuen Station (Keisei Line). Asakusa about 15 min, Ueno and Skytree about 20 min. Full kitchen, washing machine and air conditioning in every room.

Available dates

  • Up to 9 guests
  • 4 bedrooms · 8 beds
  • 63 m²
  • Self check-in

Registered private lodging (Minpaku) No. M130064416 · Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 10:00

東京都葛飾区堀切2丁目

What's nearby (walking time)
  • StationHorikiri-Shobuen (Keisei)8 min
  • SightseeingHorikiri Iris Garden3 min
  • Convenience store7-Eleven5 min
  • SupermarketMy Basket6 min
  • SupermarketAkafudado7 min
  • LaundryCoin laundry6 min
  • DrugstoreCreate SD10 min
  • ClinicHorikiri Itsumono Clinic9 min
  • HospitalIMS Katsushika Heart Center13 min
Details, map & FAQ →
Opening winter 2026

Kichi House Oji-Kamiya

A renovated 2LDK on the ground floor, 8 minutes' walk from Oji-Kamiya Station.

  • Up to 8 guests
  • 3 double + 2 single beds
  • Parking on the property
  • Namboku Line

東京都北区豊島7丁目

What's nearby (walking time)
  • StationOji-Kamiya (Tokyo Metro Namboku)8 min
  • SupermarketGyomu Super2 min
  • SupermarketSummit · My Basket6 min
  • Convenience storeFamilyMart3 min
  • LaundryCoin laundry2 min
  • DrugstoreCreate SD7 min
  • HospitalOji Coop Hospital9 min
See available dates & book direct
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What guests say

5.0 · 9 reviews · Superhost
Our stay in Tokyo was wonderful! The host communicated brilliantly, was responsive and kind the whole time, and let us check in early.
Andrea2026.09
Plenty of beds — a great stay for our group of seven.
涼平2026.09
Matches the description and photos. The kitchen is well equipped, and the residential area is quiet.
Jing2026.09
A great place — clean and affordable! The host replied really fast and was happy to help.
Wellington2026.09
Thank you! A lovely home, close to everywhere we wanted to go.
Belle2026.09
Good location and very clean.
志穂2026.08

Excerpts from verified Airbnb reviews of Kichi Inn Horikiri, translated. Read all reviews on Airbnb →

Monthly rooms

Rooms for students and workers

Private rooms in shared houses on monthly contracts. We explain everything in English, Japanese or Vietnamese.

Higashi-Nippori 1F bedroom with two bedsBedroom with pendant lamp and fresh linenTwin beds with bedside lampDouble bed with towels providedBedroom with wall decorationKitchen counter with fridge and microwaveCounter desk with stools and mirrorKitchen sink and cooktopPrivate entrance of the 1F apartment

Higashi-Nippori 1F

¥180,000 / month

The whole ground floor as a furnished apartment, rented by the month — for families, business trips and people between homes.

Type
Whole floor, monthly rental
Guests
Up to 4 people
Stay
From 1 month
Deposit
¥160,000
Cleaning
¥20,000 at move-out
  • Electricity, water, gas & Wi-Fi included
  • Nippori Stn · 10 min walk
  • Fully furnished
  • Bath towels provided
  • Shampoo & dish soap provided

東京都荒川区東日暮里4丁目

What's nearby (walking time)
  • StationNippori (JR · Keisei · Toneri Liner)10 min
  • StationMikawashima (JR Joban)10 min
  • SupermarketInageya4 min
  • SupermarketLIFE6 min
  • 24h supermarketMaruetsu Petit7 min
  • Convenience store7-Eleven6 min
  • DrugstoreSeims6 min
  • ClinicNippori Naika Clinic6 min
  • HospitalSekikawa Hospital12 min

Same monthly rent for 1, 2 or 3+ months. Bed linen is not changed during the stay; a full change of bedding and towels is ¥5,000 per request.

The deposit is refunded in full on move-out day if you stay until the end of the contract and nothing is damaged.

Details, map & FAQ → Book a viewing
Room available
Higashi-Nippori share house building from the streetRoom 401 with bunk bedRoom 401 bunk bed and windowClean toilet with warm-water seatRoom 402 with bunk bed and fridgeRoom 201 with bunk bed and air conditionerRoom 201 bunk bed by the windowRoom 201 with beddingRoom 201 interiorRoom 301 with bunk bed, fridge and storageRoom 302 with bunk bed, fridge and air conditionerRoom 302 interiorShared kitchen in the Higashi-Nippori share houseShared kitchen with cooktop and storageShared washbasin and shower room

Higashi-Nippori share house

¥60,000–78,000 / month

Private rooms on floors 2–4 for students and workers, 10 minutes' walk from Nippori Station. Room 401 is open for new residents now.

  • 401Room available2 people ¥70,000 · 1 person ¥60,000 / month · deposit: 1 month's rent
  • 402Currently let¥70,000 / month · deposit: 1 month's rent
  • 201 · 301 · 302Currently let¥78,000 / month · deposit: 1 month's rent
Guests
Up to 2 per room
Stay
1 month to 2 years
  • Electricity, water, gas & Wi-Fi included
  • Nippori Stn · 10 min walk
  • Fully furnished

東京都荒川区東日暮里4丁目

What's nearby (walking time)
  • StationNippori (JR · Keisei · Toneri Liner)10 min
  • StationMikawashima (JR Joban)10 min
  • SupermarketInageya4 min
  • SupermarketLIFE6 min
  • 24h supermarketMaruetsu Petit7 min
  • Convenience store7-Eleven6 min
  • DrugstoreSeims6 min
  • ClinicNippori Naika Clinic6 min
  • HospitalSekikawa Hospital12 min

The deposit is refunded in full on move-out day if you stay until the end of the contract and nothing is damaged.

Details, map & FAQ → Book a viewing
Free from 28 Oct
Nishi-Sugamo private room with bed and air conditionerNishi-Sugamo private room with shelfShower roomShower room with modern fittingsEntrance of the Nishi-Sugamo share house

Nishi-Sugamo share house

¥34,000–45,000 / month

Private rooms on floors 1–3 of a shared house, 8 minutes' walk from Otsuka Station and 4 minutes from the Sakura Tram.

  • 105 · 106Free from 28 Oct¥36,000 / month
  • 201Free from 28 Oct¥34,000 / month
  • 101–109Currently let¥36,000 / month · no 104
  • 202–209Currently let¥36,000 / month · no 204
  • 301–306Currently let¥45,000 / month · no 304
Deposit
¥20,000
  • Water, gas & Wi-Fi included · electricity by meter (about ¥700–1,500/month)
  • Monthly contract
  • Otsuka Stn · 8 min walk

東京都豊島区西巣鴨2丁目

What's nearby (walking time)
  • StationOtsuka (JR Yamanote)8 min
  • TramSugamo-shinden · Koshinzuka4–5 min
  • SupermarketMy Basket · Comodi Iida6 min
  • 24h supermarketHanamasa8 min
  • Convenience store7-Eleven5 min
  • DrugstoreKusuri no Fukutaro + Daiso5 min
  • ClinicEdobashi Clinic1 min
  • HospitalIsshin Hospital7 min
Details, map & FAQ → Book a viewing
Monthly rental terms (1F & share house)
  • Fixed-term lease (定期借家契約): the contract ends on the end date. To stay longer, we sign a new contract.
  • Rent is paid in advance: in full at signing for stays under 3 months; from 3 months, monthly by the 25th for the next month.
  • Extensions: tell us at least 14 days ahead (1F) or 1 month ahead (share house), subject to availability.
  • Moving out early: give 1 month's notice. Rent already paid is not refunded and the deposit is not returned.
  • Deposit: refunded in full on move-out day if you stay the full term and nothing is damaged. Normal wear and tear is not charged.
  • Damage or heavy soiling is deducted from the deposit at actual repair cost. Lost key: lock replacement at actual cost (about ¥15,000–25,000).
  • Check-out by 10:00 on the last day; we inspect the room together with you.
  • No smoking indoors (deodorising fee ¥30,000 if broken). No pets.
  • Only people named in the contract may stay; no overnight visitors. Max 4 people on 1F, max 2 per room in the share house.
  • Quiet hours after 22:00. Sort rubbish and put it out on the ward's collection days.
  • No subletting and no business use of the room.
  • Water, gas and Wi-Fi are included, and electricity too on 1F and in the Higashi-Nippori share house; in the Nishi-Sugamo share house electricity is read from each room's meter and charged at cost. Unusually heavy use may be charged separately.
  • To sign, please bring your passport or residence card (在留カード) and an emergency contact number.
  1. Send a messageTell us your move-in date and budget.
  2. View the roomIn person or by video call.
  3. Sign the contractExplained in your language.
  4. Move inGet keys and house rules on day one.

Why stay with KICHI

Hosts who speak your language

Eddy & Kaori and the KICHI team answer in English, Japanese and Vietnamese.

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Real neighborhoods

Supermarkets, sento and local restaurants on your street — Tokyo the way residents live it.

Run by a local company

KICHI LLC is a Japanese company that manages every home itself — no middlemen.

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