What it’s like house hunting In Japan | Kyoto Apartment Tours | Do they REALLY live in small houses?

Love it or hate it, house hunting is a serious undertaking no matter what country you are in, and Japan is no exception. Planning a move to Kyoto meant it was the perfect opportunity to share with all of you just exactly what that experience is like.
Whether it's deciding if you could live with tatami mats or a toilet next to your shower, there's a lot of choices to make and many homes to visit.
I even got a little bit nostalgic seeing carpet, something you simply don't see much of here. At the end of the day everyone is certain to find something they like. Of course, that is always made easier by having a better lay of the land and concept of what the locals are using to make
their search for a new home a little easier. We cover those tools as well.
1st apartment : 53,000 yen = 500USD
2nd apartment :95,000 yen = 900USD
3rd apartment :68,000 yen = 650 USD
⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
1:17 First apartment on Tower
3:04 The 2nd 2DK
4:44 How to rent apartment in Japan
5:25 3rd: Welcome, welcome, Hello: under construction
9:03 4th: Super traditional house
Is the myth of Japanese apartments being REALLY small true? Do you still think Japanese people live in rabbit holes? Let's find out by actually seeing some of the apartments in Kyoto!
#small #Japanese #houses
We at WAO-RYU! ONLY in JAPAN will continue to introduce the amazing Japanese food and tradition through the eyes of foreigners in high-quality documentaries.
Many great things about Japan, which even Japanese people didn't know are introduced
Thank you very much for your continuous support!
WAO-RYU! ONLY in JAPANでは外国人の視点でアメイジングな日本の歴史や食べ物などをハイクオリティーなドキュメンタリーで紹介し、
日本も知らない日本の魅力を伝えていきます。
みなさまの応援よろしくお願いします。
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[@LARKXHIN]

“The toilet is the same room as the shower!” Me an American “…yeah?” I didn’t know that was unusual!

[@qman2061]

Trust There is always an asshat who made horrible designs where the toilet is in a different room then the shower

[@TheGarlond]

As a Canadian...I have no idea what he's talking about. The only time you don't have a shower and toilet in the bathroom together is if it's some huge ensuite bathroom with a little toilet "closet". Or if it's just a half bathroom/powder room and just has a toilet and sink.

[@judieg705]

Other cultures do things differently duh

[@1992Arkascha]

In Germany it is normal, too.

[@atiqa1160]

Don't think I've ever seen the toilet NOT be in the same room as the shower. Think that's the most common by far in western countries at least.

[@saskan6373]

Would be nice if you could show the rent for each of these apartments.

[@Noo795]

Based

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Sorry! We accidentally deleted the part with the pricing.We have it now in the description but...here it iss 1st apartment : 53,000 yen = 483USD 2nd apartment :95,000 yen = 866USD 3rd apartment :68,000 yen = 620 USD

[@saskan6373]

@@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN Thanks! Quite an affordable price!

[@Spangletiger]

The toilet in the bathroom is a common feature in British homes as well. Encouraging people to seek out and rent Kyo machiya sounds like a good way of ensuring the buildings' survival. 👍🏻

[@SmartJapanHacks]

The interior garden at 9:20 is awesome! I wish I had something like that where I live

[@itsjustmyopinionbut1671]

Wait I’m confused... the toilets in my bathroom with my shower too?? Lol am I missing something

[@bssc776]

No, it's ok. He's new...

[@itsjustmyopinionbut1671]

@@bssc776 lmao Canada must be different

[@TheGarlond]

As a Canadian...I have no idea what he's talking about

[@bofbob1]

Dunno about Canada, but in some places that's just not very common. For instance in France and in Spain, every place I've lived they were in two separate rooms.

[@martinhagberg3477]

Here in Sweden you always have the toilet in the same place as the shower.. but then our bathrooms are often much bgger and tiled all over :)

[@tw2210]

Really excited to watch this. Thanks Dave 👍🏻

[@sandrablomberg3687]

My "dream" bathroom is a wet room that is including the toilet so that Everything including the walls, floor and ceiling , can be hosed down and disinfected with a power washer , steamer , or even disinfecting cleaners , without having to get down on your knees to be scrubbing behind, in-between , or in the nooks and crannies of things.

[@brandobond]

Ha ha. I used to live in Japan and my bathroom was completely plastic. The walls, ceiling, floor, tub, toilet, sink were all connected to each other (aside from a few seams). There was a drain in the middle of the floor. Cleaning it was amazing since I just sprayed a cleaner over everything, waited a couple minutes, than used the shower wand to rinse everything off.

[@ad.6472]

What's the point of the video when you don't provide any prices?

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Sorry! We accidentally deleted the part with the pricing.We have it now in the description but...here it iss 1st apartment : 53,000 yen = 483USD 2nd apartment :95,000 yen = 866USD 3rd apartment :68,000 yen = 620 USD

[@ad.6472]

@@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN Thank you 🙂!

[@squey4523]

Love Kyoto! Rent is reasonably affordable but food and clothing. and electronics are pricey. Goal is to live there some day.

[@DaRUde117]

That machiya looks amazing!!! I bet it costs a fortune but I would so love to live in a place like that.

[@homogenized]

Very interesting video! I'm American, so as you imagine, I was definitely surprised by some of the things here (like the one kitchen not including a stove!). Love the scenery!

[@brandobond]

Did you notice the stove that was included doesn't have the oven part? Most places only have a few burners plus a small chamber with a broiler (I was told that Japanese people usually broil fish with it but I made toast). The ovens I saw in Japan were combination microwave/toaster ovens and thus, much smaller than a Western oven.

[@o3MTA3o]

Such cool spaces.

[@LilMissBugsie]

Hello Dave! I am also from Vancouver Island and I would love to know more about what its like to stay in Japan! Been loving the videos. Thanks a bunch!

[@leighmackay7486]

Cheers from New Westminster, BC.

[@MelissicPerfection]

Wow what a great video! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge! I would love to visit Japan.

[@kenouk6183]

About the prices: it depends if you wNt to live in a shared house or in an apartment, at the beginning you have to pay for fire insurance, the contract and a first month in advance, some places also ask for “gift money” but not all places do this In my situation, i live in a share house, i paid 10k yen for the contract (wich had a discount because of corona a lot of people moved out of japan) And i pay 66k yen per month, that includes internet, and other fees. I used to live in a better sharehouse wich only asked for 55k yen but it closed because of corona.

[@davidheafield1436]

I’ve always found Dutch staircases to be dangerously steep too , although it’s what you get used to I suppose?

[@sadcat2434]

I miss the old guy, he always smile and his voice is great. What's his name again? It's been 1 or 2 years since he retired

[@Fuu_Sho]

It's not that long ago that he left the channel, he never retired. He got 2 own channels now. Name is the same just without "waoryu" infront. He is still making great videos.

[@sadcat2434]

@@Fuu_Sho woah seriously? What's his channel name? I'm gonna watch it

[@halfey]

Uh... Where have you been?

[@Dam262a]

He definitely didn't retire, he's still going good on his own channel, he just had a baby with his wife. 🎉

[@herooftime9921]

Yeah channel kinda sucks now. Too many people doing this now.

[@NoMorePedals]

I can't believe the rent on these apartments is so low considering their views and how close they are to things.

[@zf5249]

japan is the physical embodiment of depression but with a gucci belt plus nail polished nails

[@stevestuff9607]

So0, no mention of the racism involved in being a foreigner trying to rent from a Japanese company?

[@Komainu959]

1st apartment : 53,000 yen = 483USD 2nd apartment :95,000 yen = 866USD 3rd apartment :68,000 yen = 620 USD From video description. Just thought I would post it since I see more than a few people commenting on it.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Thank you!

[@alohathaxted]

Godzilla friendly balconies! Sweet.

[@watchforever1724]

This is pretty interesting video for once

[@davidwingli]

2:04 "famous garden".......ooook then

[@Komainu959]

Shosei-en Garden - Although the video says it's south of Kyoto station it's actually a little to the north of it.

[@bofbob1]

2:50 I'm not a fan either. Honestly that set-up just reminds me of hotel rooms. If it's just me, I don't really mind. But when you're living with other people, it's nice to have a bit more "privacy". Well, privacy probably isn't the right word, but you know what I mean... Like, people will knock on the bathroom door if they're in a hurry, like "I need to brush my teeth before going to work" or whatever. But they won't disturb you if you're in the toilet room. Personally, I'd go for 1 or 3. I don't like the second one just because of how close the neighbor's windows are. I really hate that. Of course, the machiya has the same thing, but it also has that courtyard inside so I guess that kind of makes up for it. Anyway, good luck with your apartment hunting, Dave!

[@Kurufinwe_Fayanaro]

My apartment search: Which is cheapest? Okay I am living there for 5 years and adjusting the rest of my life around that. I would live in a kyo-machiya forever if I had any kind of long-term job nearby. Even with the inconveniences, it would be a dream!

[@Spangletiger]

If you will be looking for cheap accomodation, make sure that you are not offered any jiko bukken! I only plan to visit Japan sometime but that phrase is useful to know! 😂

[@hawaiigirl3415]

Hey! Glad to see you made it out to this side of Japan! And yes, carpet in an apartment is rare.

[@pete7869]

Thanks man! Good information!👍👌😊😇

[@c1d2e]

Don’t forget your “key money” (bribe/gift), a necessary unpleasant exchange very common in Japan.

[@MA-xv5qn]

Wow its better than america. I am moving out of the country to spain because i love spanish architecture and culture. I visited a few times and realized america is third world and overly political culture with corrupt government. Humans survived thousands of years without democracy, we dont need it like they say. Democracy is capable in other forms of government without the two parties arguing and making excuses and blaming eachother.

[@karenstanislaw8912]

MA - Wishing you a great, lightful adventure in Spain. Good for you - honor the soul.

[@krystiansieminski8060]

The insides of the Apt's is so dark, and so 60's maybe 70's?, some places have AC wow that is good, 10th floor and no elevator?- natural tread mill exerciser I guess, no extra price for it, he he/.TH

[@zabadazidit]

I preferred the second place he visited with the carpeting. I thought it was a better layout and design.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

2nd apartment rent :95,000 yen = 866USD

[@Rob_strange]

I hope you chose the place with a guest room for me. Lol

[@jerrymchummer8549]

Ohh why would you need a guest room. Lover boys.

[@jerardogomez1724]

Aint none of us trying to be moving to Japan, the quality of these videos have gone down quick

[@zeddy4253]

The toilet in the same room as the shower! i guess its just not that common in North america

[@loomstar01]

Thanks for the information , great. Are you touring in Japan , or work in Japan. How is the work market during the covid 19 impacted in Japan?

[@jerrymchummer8549]

He's just another loser gaijin teaching his mother tongue.

[@MAM-rv3jt]

Such match box size apartments

[@playerninjanerd7104]

for a future video, could you talk about what its like for american teachers in japan? Like, what locals think about americans teaching over there and how they find work?

[@Komainu959]

The JET program is for you my friend. My friend did that program and while it had it's challenges it was overall a positive experience for him. Probably the biggest plus is that because you are part of that program it's far easier for you to find housing.

[@jerrymchummer8549]

They secretly hate the obnoxious, vessel headed, egotistic fatties.

[@Komainu959]

@@jerrymchummer8549 You are correct sir. But tell me, in what country/society are people who are as you describe not hated?

[@shanks7929]

I think, the cameraman has to learn how to film

[@jthesley]

@WauRYU what is the url of the third home hunting website you mentioned?

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

www.able.co.jp/international/ This is the English page, it seems😀

[@ilovewobbuffet]

Toilets in the bathroom are more common than uncommon in the world. I don't know why he is so shocked.

[@geremymori3376]

I agree, it’s pretty common here in the US

[@Yojack872]

WAit what, do Canadians have 2 bathrooms?

[@eng2625]

Do you have links for those apartments? Or price.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Sorry! We accidentally deleted the part with the pricing.We have it now in the description but...here it iss 1st apartment : 53,000 yen = 483USD 2nd apartment :95,000 yen = 866USD 3rd apartment :68,000 yen = 620 USD

[@comics212dotnet]

It's very frustrating to not have the prices listed. This could have been a much better and more informative video.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Sorry! We accidentally deleted the part with the pricing.We have it now in the description but...here it iss 1st apartment : 53,000 yen = 483USD 2nd apartment :95,000 yen = 866USD 3rd apartment :68,000 yen = 620 USD

[@Allagiti]

I, for one, find the background music distracting. I think that your video would be easier to follow if the music were eliminated.

[@MXR_Sparky]

That was good

[@ZiKoN22]

dude, how tall is this guy!?

[@HumminbirdMoth]

How much were asking rents???

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

1st apartment : 53,000 yen = 483USD 2nd apartment :95,000 yen = 866USD 3rd apartment :68,000 yen = 620 USD

[@MikeTheGamer77]

A single electric cooktop. That's a no go.

[@MA-xv5qn]

Omg wtf is with all these negative comments. I love his voice and his videos. Hes such a sweety. I wanna pet him.

[@halfey]

IKR. People seem to can't move on from the fact that the previous host left and keep comparing them. For me different host carry different style. I still follow both this channel and the previous host's new channel(s).

[@LARKXHIN]

I see one person wishing for the old guy (which is kind of a bummer! This guy is fine) That’s it. Don’t confuse criticism for negativity.

[@matt5740]

probably because they didn't earn the followers? They aren't listening to what brought most of the people here...

[@biohazard737]

Yes he is quite handsome. I started following his channel

[@budleysulterton7931]

I misread "he's such a sweety" as "he's sweaty"

[@Inc.Co.]

Why no rent prices?

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Sorry! We accidentally deleted the part with the pricing.We have it now in the description but...here it iss 1st apartment : 53,000 yen = 483USD 2nd apartment :95,000 yen = 866USD 3rd apartment :68,000 yen = 620 USD

[@p0k314COM]

Good video.

[@kamanama3671]

Are you Canadian?

[@HundleysOnABirdDiet]

Third!

[@kamanama3671]

I watched the same movie it was disturbing

[@EloiseMaki]

Ok cool. U Changed the host and everything. But please improve the content and the videography. If youre going to replace the host, at least be par with the previous production.

[@chaungo2861]

First

[@rosehuang441]

I’m first!👊🏻👊🏻

[@arjun3248]

Change your camera sir

[@jerrymchummer8549]

What a monotonous automaton!

[@appleqwerty9369]

too small

[@sicktattoobro]

Ditch the mask

[@BeagleLove13]

His monotone narration is awful.

[@janicesymonds3407]

Camara work wasn’t great either

[@guyindecatur]

Can't watch a video with someone wearing a mask. I'm out!

[@ropblu3]

Two things that may work for you, please get a different camera person and lose the mask. Just saying it would help the video. Plus its just two of you in the area. I like your other channel. 4k video and talking more about things you love. Take care