For Waseda Students
An international student residence 7 minutes from Waseda University
Both U Share Student residences (Waseda WC1 & WC2) are a 7-minute walk from Waseda University's main campus. Classes, club activities, and part-time work are all within walking distance — and you live with friends from around the world.
7 min
Walk to Waseda main campus
20+
Countries represented
102
Rooms across two residences (31+71)
EN/JA
Bilingual support
Why Waseda students choose U Share
7 minutes to campus
Both WC1 and WC2 are a 7-minute walk from Waseda University's main campus. First-period classes, late-night research, club activities — spend your time on student life, not commuting.
A campus life connected to the world
Students from more than 20 countries and regions live together with Japanese students, in an environment where English and Japanese mix naturally. Daily life itself becomes international exchange.
Start your new life the day you enroll
Fully furnished private rooms let you move in with just a suitcase. Wi-Fi and utilities are included in clear monthly fees — reassuring even for your first time living alone.
Two residences
Flagship Model
U Share Waseda WC1
¥¥69,000/ mo~
- Tokyo Metro: 5-minute walk from Nishi-Waseda Station on the Fukutoshin Line / 10-minute walk from Waseda Station on the Tozai Line
- JR: Yamanote Line Takadanobaba Station 7 minutes walk
- Waseda University main campus: 7 minutes walk
New Building
U Share Waseda WC2
¥¥84,000/ mo~
- Waseda University main campus: 7 minutes walk
- 6 minutes walk from Nishi-Waseda Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line
- 3 minutes walk from Omokagebashi Station on the Toden Arakawa Line
See the neighborhood on a map
Study, food, daily life and nature — explore the everyday around our campus-side residences.
🗺️ Open the neighborhood map →AREA GUIDE
What it's like to live in Waseda
The Waseda–Takadanobaba area is one of Tokyo's great student neighborhoods. Beyond an easy commute, daily life here is genuinely welcoming for international students.
Main campuses within walking distance
A 7-minute walk to Waseda University's main campus, with the Toyama and Nishi-Waseda campuses within walking or cycling distance — so you spend your time on study, not commuting.
Everyday life, all close by
Supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, bookshops, and cafés are all within walking distance — cooking or eating out is easy, even on your first time in Tokyo.
A straight line to central Tokyo
Takadanobaba is a transit hub on the JR Yamanote, Tokyo Metro Tozai, and Seibu-Shinjuku lines — Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, and Shibuya are all reachable without transfers.
A multicultural, easy-to-settle neighborhood
An area where students and residents from around the world gather, English is often understood, and newcomers from abroad feel at home.
Want to compare housing types — student dormitory, share house, or your own apartment?
See the Tokyo student housing comparison →FAQ (selected)
Who is eligible to apply for residency? (Students and working professionals)
"Living together, growing together." Anyone who resonates with this philosophy is welcome to apply to U Share, regardless of whether they are a student or a working professional.
Is there a specific move-in period?
As a general rule, resident selection is conducted twice a year, in the spring and autumn. In addition, if vacancies are available, selection may also be conducted on an inquiry basis.
Is it possible to visit the property before applying?
We would be happy to welcome you to experience the atmosphere of the property in person. Viewings are available by appointment only. Please feel free to contact us via the inquiry form on our website to let us know your preferred date and time.
How much is the initial cost?
The total varies by room type. Estimated move-in payments (first month plus initial fees) for standard contracts of 7 months or longer are: 【WC1 (Nishi-Waseda)】 JPY 385,500 – 398,500 【WC2 (Omokagebashi)】 JPY 412,000 – 416,000 * For 5–6 month contracts the initial fees are JPY 40,000 lower. A monthly plan with no initial fees is available for stays of 1–4 months. * A move-out cleaning fee of JPY 33,000 may be collected at the time of contract. * A detailed quotation will be provided upon inquiry. All amounts include tax.
Viewings are available by appointment. Feel free to contact us about your new life in Waseda.
*U Share is a private international student residence operated by U Share Inc., and is not an official dormitory of Waseda University.