Many Pillows | Share house in Kyoto

A modern white multi-story building with black window frames and a black gate, situated on a street with a person riding a bicycle in the foreground. Overhead power lines are visible against a partly cloudy blue sky.

Night view of a modern house with illuminated windows and neighboring buildings, dark sky, and power lines.

A black sign with white text that reads 'Many Pillows' is mounted on a corner of a textured off-white wall near a black ceiling.

Minimalist bedroom with white walls, a single bed with white bedding, two windows showing rooftops outside, and a ceiling air conditioner.

Empty room with a wooden door on the left, a black desk and chair near a window on the right, sunlight casting a rectangular shadow on the wall.

A dining area visible through an open door with white walls, a wooden dining table, and six matching wooden chairs with woven seats. The room has light-colored wooden flooring, and the ceiling has a modern, small cylindrical light fixture and recesse

Modern, minimalistic open-concept living space with a gray sofa, wooden dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with black cabinets and stainless steel appliances, natural light coming through a window.

A modern, open-concept living room with a dining area that includes a wooden table surrounded by light wood chairs with woven seats. In the background, there's a kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a window, along with a w

View of neighboring houses and power lines outside a window from inside a room.

With ManyPillows, life is shared quietly, respectfully, and with care.

ManyPillows is a design-led sharehouse in Kyoto, created for long-stay living, quiet comfort,
and the joy of sharing everyday life.

Inspired by the idea that everyone rests differently, we believe a home should have ‘many pillows’ —for many ways of living, thinking, and being.

Who Lives Here

International students
Creatives and designers
Remote workers
People starting a new chapter in Kyoto

You don’t need to be social.
But you’re always welcome to be.

Why ManyPillows

Designed for real, long-term living
Calm private rooms + warm shared spaces
International, open-minded residents
A home that feels safe to lived in

This is where quiet comfort meet shared joy.

Our house

Location
Kyoto, Japan ‍ ‍

Room
3 Stories, 9 Rooms

Renovation 2026

A modern white multi-story building with black window frames and a black gate, situated on a street with a person riding a bicycle in the foreground. Overhead power lines are visible against a partly cloudy blue sky.

Nighttime view of a modern, multi-story house with illuminated windows, situated between older buildings with air conditioning units on the exterior walls.

Minimalist bedroom with a single bed, white bedding, wooden flooring, white walls, two windows showing rooftops, and an air conditioner.

Minimalist home office with a black desk and chair by a window, sunlight casting a glow on the wall, and a closed wooden door.

A wooden door partially open, with sunlight casting a shadow on a white wall beside it.

View of urban buildings through a rectangular window with black frame, set in a plain white wall.

A black sign with white text that says 'Many Pillows' and a stylized pillow illustration, attached to a black pipe on a textured beige wall.

Interior view of a modern home, showing a white sliding door, a mostly empty black bookshelf, hardwood floors, and a small window in the background.

Close-up of the exterior of a modern building with a black sign reading 'Many Pillo', a black door, and a black mailbox, with power lines in the background.

A door partially open with sunlight casting a shadow of the window frame onto it.

Two white top-loading washing machines in a laundry area, separated by a half wall, with a window behind the right machine.

A small, empty balcony with dark walls, wet wooden floor, a small wall-mounted light, and a view of neighboring buildings and power lines in the background.

Close-up of a wall baseboard, with a textured white wall above, a wooden strip in the middle, and a black textured flooring below.

Room with a window showing neighboring houses and electrical wires outside, with an air conditioning unit mounted on the wall above the window.

Top view of a bed with white sheets, two pillows, and a folded blanket on a wooden floor.

A kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and a modern faucet. In the background, metal shelving holds appliances including a microwave, toaster, rice cooker, and food storage containers, with a window providing natural light.

Modern kitchen with white walls, black cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and minimal decor. Metal shelving unit with small appliances and storage drawers on the left, and a black refrigerator in the background. Light wood flooring.

A wooden dining table with four wooden chairs and a black decorative tray in the center, in a minimalist room with white walls and light wood flooring.

Close-up of a window with frosted glass, black frame, and a sheer white curtain partially covering the glass, with a white wall underneath.

An office interior featuring a black mesh office chair, a desk, a window with a roller blind, and a black desk lamp. The window provides a view of neighboring buildings and power lines.

A white bed with white pillows and a white duvet cover, positioned next to a white nightstand, on a hardwood floor with sunlight coming through a window.

Modern open-concept living area with a gray sofa, light wood flooring, large windows, and a kitchen with dark lower cabinets, a black range hood, and shelves with white dishes.

A view of a minimalist dining area through an open door, featuring a wooden table with six chairs around it, a black bowl in the center, white walls, and a light wood floor.

Modern open-plan kitchen and living area with gray sofa, wooden dining table, black kitchen island, white walls, and wooden flooring.

Facilities

Kitchen
Refrigerator / Rice cooker /Microwave Oven / Toaster / Kettle / Basic cookingware

Living Room
8K TV / Sofa / Dining Table & Chairs

2 Showers
2 Toilets

Laundry
2 Washing Machine

Terrace
High-speed WIFI

Shared Space

Pillows
Bed
Blanket
Closet
Desk
Desk lamp
Chair
Closet
Hanging rod
Adjustable LED ceiling light
Air conditioner (cooling/heating)
High-speed WIFI

Individual room

Rooms

Minimalist bedroom with a bed, black desk, and chair, with two windows and wooden floors.

101
The Ensuite Room

Floor 1
15.3 sqm
1 Person
Private bathroom & toilet

Occupied

will be available after 8 June 2026

Minimalist bedroom with white walls, a single bed with white bedding, a black desk, a black chair, and an air conditioning unit, window with closed blinds, overhead light fixtures, and wood flooring.

102
The Corner Room

Floor 1
11.2 sqm
1 Person
Shared bathroom & toilet

Vacant

Minimalist bedroom with white walls, a window, a white bed with white bedding and pillows, a built-in closet, a wooden floor, a small black table, and an air conditioner mounted on the wall.

103
The Simple Room

Floor 2
11.2 sqm
1 Person
Shared bathroom & toilet

Vacant

A minimalist bedroom with white walls and light wooden flooring. It features a single bed with white bedding, a black desk with a black chair near a window, a closet with white sliding doors, and windows showing neighboring buildings and power lines.

104
The Window Room

Floor 2
11.2 sqm
1 Person
Shared bathroom & toilet

Vacant

Minimalist bedroom with white walls, a white bed with bedding and pillows, two black-framed windows, light wooden flooring, and built-in white closet doors.

105
The Window Room

Floor 2
11.2 sqm
1 Person
Shared bathroom & toilet

Vacant

Simple, minimally furnished white bedroom with a bed, window, closet, and air conditioning unit.

106
The Corner Room

Floor 2
11.2 sqm
1 Person
Shared bathroom & toilet

Vacant

Minimalist bedroom with white walls, a bed with white bedding, two pillows, a large window, and wooden flooring.

107
The Simple Room

Floor 3
11.2 sqm
1 Person
Shared bathroom & toilet

Vacant

Empty bedroom with white bed, two windows, white closet, and wooden floor.

108
The Window Room

Floor 3
11.2 sqm
1 Person
Shared bathroom & toilet

Vacant

Minimalist room with a white bed, black desk, and black chair, two windows with a city view, and an air conditioning unit.

109
The Window Room

Floor 3
11.2 sqm
1 Person
Shared bathroom & toilet

Vacant

Location

277-1 Nishikaminocho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8361, Japan

Transportation

Train station 950m
JR Emmachi Station

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Train station 1.0km
Kitano Hakubai-cho Station

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Bus stop 450m
Marutamachi Onmaedori

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Bus stop 550m
Kitano Chugaku-mae

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Near by Universities
Ritsumeikan University
Doshisha University
Kyoto University
Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT)
Kyoto University of Arts
Hanazono University
Bukkyo University
ISI Language School

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Near by Healthcare
Marutamachi Hospital
Shindo Clinic
Sohma Hospital ‍ ‍
Ninna Clinic Dentistry

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Near by Groceries & Shopping
Fresco
Lawson
7-Eleven
Edion
Nitori
Seria
Daiso
AEON Mall Kyoto

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