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

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  • 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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ความคิดเห็น • 131

  • @LARKXHIN
    @LARKXHIN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

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

    • @qman2061
      @qman2061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @TheGarlond
      @TheGarlond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @judieg705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Other cultures do things differently duh

    • @1992Arkascha
      @1992Arkascha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In Germany it is normal, too.

    • @atiqa1160
      @atiqa1160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
    @saskan6373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

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

    • @Noo795
      @Noo795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Based

    • @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN
      @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN  3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      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
      @saskan6373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN Thanks! Quite an affordable price!

  • @Spangletiger
    @Spangletiger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.
    👍🏻

  • @itsjustmyopinionbut1671
    @itsjustmyopinionbut1671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @bssc776
      @bssc776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @itsjustmyopinionbut1671
      @itsjustmyopinionbut1671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bssc776 lmao Canada must be different

    • @TheGarlond
      @TheGarlond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @bofbob1
      @bofbob1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @martinhagberg3477 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 :)

  • @sandrablomberg3687
    @sandrablomberg3687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @brandobond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
    @ad.6472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN
      @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @ad.6472 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN Thank you 🙂!

  • @SmartJapanHacks
    @SmartJapanHacks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @sadcat2434
    @sadcat2434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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
      @Fuu_Sho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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
      @sadcat2434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @halfey
      @halfey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Uh... Where have you been?

    • @Dam262a
      @Dam262a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @herooftime9921
      @herooftime9921 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @squey4523
    @squey4523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @tw2210
    @tw2210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really excited to watch this. Thanks Dave 👍🏻

  • @jerardogomez1724
    @jerardogomez1724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @o3MTA3o
    @o3MTA3o 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such cool spaces.

  • @Komainu959
    @Komainu959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @kenouk6183
    @kenouk6183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @DaRUde117
    @DaRUde117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @davidheafield1436
    @davidheafield1436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @NoMorePedals
    @NoMorePedals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @stevestuff9607
    @stevestuff9607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @davidwingli
    @davidwingli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @Komainu959
      @Komainu959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @c1d2e
    @c1d2e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @homogenized
    @homogenized 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @brandobond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

  • @leighmackay7486
    @leighmackay7486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cheers from New Westminster, BC.

  • @MA-xv5qn
    @MA-xv5qn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @karenstanislaw8912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @zf5249
    @zf5249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @MelissicPerfection
    @MelissicPerfection 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @ilovewobbuffet
    @ilovewobbuffet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @geremymori3376
      @geremymori3376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Allagiti
    @Allagiti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @watchforever1724
    @watchforever1724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is pretty interesting video for once

  • @alohathaxted
    @alohathaxted 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Godzilla friendly balconies! Sweet.

  • @zabadazidit
    @zabadazidit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @krystiansieminski8060
    @krystiansieminski8060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @Kurufinwe_Fayanaro
    @Kurufinwe_Fayanaro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @Spangletiger 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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! 😂

  • @LilMissBugsie
    @LilMissBugsie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @MAM-rv3jt
    @MAM-rv3jt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such match box size apartments

  • @bofbob1
    @bofbob1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @zeddy4253
    @zeddy4253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Rob_strange
    @Rob_strange 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @jerrymchummer8549
      @jerrymchummer8549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @shanks7929
    @shanks7929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think, the cameraman has to learn how to film

  • @hawaiigirl3415
    @hawaiigirl3415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @playerninjanerd7104
    @playerninjanerd7104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @Komainu959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @jerrymchummer8549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Komainu959
      @Komainu959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @pete7869
    @pete7869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks man! Good information!👍👌😊😇

  • @comics212dotnet
    @comics212dotnet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN
      @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @MA-xv5qn
    @MA-xv5qn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @halfey
      @halfey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @LARKXHIN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @matt5740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @biohazard737
      @biohazard737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes he is quite handsome. I started following his channel

    • @budleysulterton7931
      @budleysulterton7931 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Yojack872
    @Yojack872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WAit what, do Canadians have 2 bathrooms?

  • @loomstar01
    @loomstar01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @jerrymchummer8549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @p0k314COM
    @p0k314COM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video.

  • @MikeTheGamer77
    @MikeTheGamer77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jthesley
    @jthesley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN
      @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ZiKoN22
    @ZiKoN22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude, how tall is this guy!?

  • @EloiseMaki
    @EloiseMaki 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @MXR_Sparky
    @MXR_Sparky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was good

  • @eng2625
    @eng2625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have links for those apartments? Or price.

    • @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN
      @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @BeagleLove13
    @BeagleLove13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    His monotone narration is awful.

  • @kamanama3671
    @kamanama3671 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched the same movie it was disturbing

  • @HumminbirdMoth
    @HumminbirdMoth 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much were asking rents???

    • @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN
      @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kamanama3671
    @kamanama3671 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you Canadian?

  • @Inc.Co.
    @Inc.Co. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why no rent prices?

    • @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN
      @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @HundleysOnABirdDiet
    @HundleysOnABirdDiet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Third!

  • @arjun3248
    @arjun3248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Change your camera sir

  • @jerrymchummer8549
    @jerrymchummer8549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a monotonous automaton!

  • @rosehuang441
    @rosehuang441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m first!👊🏻👊🏻

  • @appleqwerty9369
    @appleqwerty9369 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    too small

  • @chaungo2861
    @chaungo2861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First

  • @sicktattoobro
    @sicktattoobro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ditch the mask

  • @guyindecatur
    @guyindecatur 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ropblu3
    @ropblu3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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