[Organic] 7-Minute Walk from JR & Sanyo Tarumi Stations, Kobe ◆ Life with Chickens and a Vegetable Garden

Hello.
I’m Inoji from Kobe Share House WARAI.

Today, I would like to introduce WARAI Organic, a share house that is conveniently located just a seven-minute walk from both JR Tarumi Station and Sanyo Tarumi Station, yet also offers the chance to enjoy vegetable gardening and raising chickens.
Our landlord family—Inoji, Miki, and our two daughters—also lives here. The house has a warm, home-like atmosphere, with plenty of interaction among residents and with people from the local community.
If you are looking for a life in Kobe surrounded by nature and warm connections with others, please take a look.

WARAI Organic living room

What Makes WARAI Organic Special

• Living with the landlord family: Our family lives on the first floor, so help is always close at hand. The house has a warm, home-like atmosphere.
• A life with homegrown food: We keep chickens in the spacious backyard, providing three to five fresh eggs every day. We are 100% self-sufficient in eggs! You can also enjoy seasonal fruit from our loquat, hassaku citrus, jujube, kumquat, and lemon trees.
• Vegetable garden: Everyone grows vegetables together in the garden. Our “Coriander Festival,” held every 89 days, is a signature event!
• Spacious shared areas: The living room and main kitchen offer a combined 20 tatami mats of space. Both also have underfloor heating.
• Excellent facilities: There are four kitchens, so there is no need to worry when several people want to cook at the same time. The house has two bathing areas: one bathroom with a bathtub and one shower booth. All private rooms and shared areas have been renovated with double-glazed windows for better insulation.
• Eco-friendly living: Solar thermal panels on the rooftop have reduced the gas bill to one-third of its previous level, making life here kinder to both the environment and your wallet.
• Rooftop terrace: Enjoy yoga or a BBQ on the rooftop while taking in sweeping views of the Akashi Strait.
• Convenient location: The house is a seven-minute walk from both JR Tarumi Station and Sanyo Tarumi Station. The lively shopping streets around the stations are home to many greengrocers and fishmongers, offering fresh ingredients at reasonable prices. With more than seven supermarkets nearby, grocery shopping is very convenient.
• On-site parking: Five parking spaces are available on the property. Residents can rent one for ¥7,000 per month, and the spaces are also convenient when guests visit.
• Shared car: Residents can use a shared car for short trips and errands.
• Guest room: In addition to the residents’ rooms, there is a dedicated guest room that can be used for visiting family and friends, remote work, meetings, and more.
• An active community: Around ten events are held each month, including activities exclusively for housemates and events that local residents can also enjoy, creating many opportunities to connect.

About the Rooms

WARAI Organic is a lively and welcoming community of ten people. The landlord family lives on the first floor, five share-house households live on the second floor, and one share-house household lives on the third floor.
All private rooms and shared areas have been renovated with double-glazed windows for improved insulation, helping residents stay comfortable throughout the year.
The rooms on the second and third floors offer beautiful views of the Akashi Strait and a wonderful sense of openness.
Every room has its own character, so you are sure to find one that suits your lifestyle.

For details about each room and current availability, please see our
Availability
page.

Room 201 (¥56,000: Large east- and south-facing windows, with beautiful morning light, night views, and ocean scenery)

Room 201: South-side three-tatami area and wooden-floored space, with large east- and south-facing windows

 

Room 201: Panoramic view from east to south

 

Large windows face both east and south, making this a bright, open room filled with natural sunlight. From the windows, you can enjoy views of the blue sea and the sparkling city lights at night, bringing beauty into everyday life. You can also look out over the chickens, fruit trees, and vegetable garden. With plenty of storage, including a space that can be used as an extra-large closet, it is easy to keep the room neat and organized.

Room 202 (¥59,000: Spacious and comfortable, with an ocean view and extra-large storage)

Room 202: Full-room view, photographed from north to south

 

With the sparkling sea stretching beyond the window, this room offers a resort-like feeling every day. It receives excellent sunlight and feels bright and spacious. The comfortable engawa veranda is the perfect place to read, enjoy a cup of tea, or simply relax. The storage is extra-large, making this room a great choice even if you have a lot of belongings.

Room 203 (¥65,000: The largest room in the share house—ideal for two people, with excellent sunlight)

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This is the most spacious room in the share house. Warm solid-wood flooring makes the room comfortable to walk through barefoot and creates a relaxing atmosphere. Its generous size also gives you plenty of freedom to enjoy your own interior design.

Room 204 (¥57,000: A peaceful Japanese-style room with an engawa veranda, large storage, and a tokonoma alcove)

Room 204: Photographed from east to west; a six-tatami Japanese-style room with an engawa veranda, large closet, wooden-floored area, and tokonoma alcove

 

This spacious room features a traditional tokonoma alcove and an engawa veranda. Enjoy a relaxed pace of life in its peaceful Japanese atmosphere. The room also has ample storage to keep your belongings neatly organized. Spending quiet time on the engawa is especially soothing.

Room 205 (¥47,000: A cozy Western-style room with west- and north-facing windows and plenty of storage)

Room 205: Full view, with windows facing west and north

 

This cozy room is perfect for someone who values having time and space to themselves. Although compact, it has a practical closet and storage drawers designed for comfortable living. Its calm atmosphere also makes it easy to focus on studying or hobbies.

Room 301 (¥56,000: A private and flexible room with easy access to the adjacent shared area and rooftop terrace)

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As the only private room on the third floor, this room offers an exceptional sense of privacy. It is ideal for anyone seeking a quiet, peaceful environment. A shared area of approximately six tatami mats is located in front of the room and can serve as a second personal space for desk work, reading, and more. This room is recommended for anyone who wants to value their private time while still enjoying share-house life.

Well-Equipped Shared Spaces

Living Room and Main Kitchen (20 tatami mats in total, with underfloor heating, a gas oven, and a projector)

WARAI Organic living room

The living room and main kitchen, where everyone gathers, offer a combined 20 tatami mats of space and plenty of room to relax. Large windows fill the open space with natural light.
The main kitchen and living room on the first floor have underfloor heating, keeping your feet warm and comfortable during the colder months.
There is also a projector, so residents can enjoy unlimited movies on Amazon Prime and more.

Kitchens (Four in Total)

• Main kitchen: first floor
• East kitchen: second floor
• West kitchen: second floor

There is also one kitchen in the landlord family’s private area. With two kitchens each on the first and second floors, there are four in total.
Even during busy mornings or when several people want to cook at the same time, the kitchens can be used smoothly without becoming crowded.

Bathing Areas (Two in Total: One Bathtub and One Shower Booth)

There are two bathing areas: one bathroom with a bathtub where you can enjoy a relaxing soak, and one convenient shower booth. You can choose whichever best suits your routine.

Guest Room

There is one dedicated guest room separate from the residents’ rooms.
It can be used as a place for visiting family or friends to stay, as a quiet remote-work space, or as a meeting room.

Rooftop (Spacious, with Spectacular Views)

Yoga with Mika on the WARAI Organic rooftop

The rooftop offers spectacular views across the Akashi Strait. On sunny days, you can practice yoga here, enjoy a BBQ with everyone, or simply refresh yourself in the open air.

Backyard (Chickens, Vegetable Garden, and Fruit Trees)

Boris Brown chickens

Our chickens will welcome you in the spacious backyard. They provide three to five freshly laid eggs every day, making us 100% self-sufficient in eggs!
Everyone also grows seasonal vegetables together in the garden. Held every 89 days, the “Coriander Festival” is a popular WARAI Organic tradition where we enjoy dishes made with plenty of freshly harvested coriander.
The garden also has five fruit trees—loquat, hassaku citrus, jujube, kumquat, and lemon—so residents can enjoy the gifts of each season.

Access

1-7-11 Asahigaoka, Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 655-0033
7-minute walk from the East Exit of Tarumi Station on the JR Kobe Line
7-minute walk from Sanyo Tarumi Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line

Please note: WARAI Organic and its address may appear in Google Maps and other map services, but some routes shown are too narrow for cars. Please be sure to check the access guide below before visiting.
Access Guide

WARAI Share Houses

Share House WARAI operates five share houses. If you are interested, please take a look at our other houses as well.

WARAI Share House List
[Tarumi Area] Organic
[Maiko Area] Grand Blue, Arch
[Kasumigaoka Area] Garden, Ocean