Housing in Japan

Find the perfect place to live during your Japan journey

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Share House

Tokyo Share House Network

📍 Various, Tokyo

Furnished rooms with shared kitchen, bathroom, and common areas. Great for making friends!

FurnishedWiFi IncludedNo GuarantorInternational Friendly

Monthly RentYen 40,000 - 80,000

Deposit0 - 1 month

Min Stay1 month

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Dormitory

School Dormitory

📍 Near your school

Offered by language schools. Cheapest option with meals sometimes included.

Cheapest OptionNear SchoolMeals AvailableSafe

Monthly RentYen 25,000 - 50,000

Deposit1 month

Min Stay6 months

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Apartment

Monthly Apartment (Mansion)

📍 Various Cities

Your own private apartment. More expensive but most privacy. Need guarantor.

PrivateKitchenYour Own SpaceLong Term

Monthly RentYen 60,000 - 120,000

Deposit2-3 months

Min Stay6 months

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Guest House

Sakura House

📍 Tokyo & Osaka

International guest houses with no deposit and no guarantor required. Perfect for new arrivals.

No DepositNo GuarantorInternationalFurnished

Monthly RentYen 45,000 - 75,000

Deposit0

Min Stay1 month

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Homestay

Japanese Family Homestay

📍 Nationwide

Live with a Japanese family. Meals included. Best way to improve Japanese!

Meals IncludedJapanese PracticeCultural ExperienceSafe

Monthly RentYen 70,000 - 100,000

Deposit0

Min Stay1 month

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UR Housing

UR Rental Housing

📍 Major Cities

Government-managed housing. No guarantor needed, no deposit, no agency fee!

No GuarantorNo DepositGovernment ManagedAffordable

Monthly RentYen 50,000 - 90,000

Deposit0

Min StayNo minimum

Housing Tips

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Documents Needed

Passport, residence card, school enrollment certificate, bank account, and guarantor letter (if required).

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Typical Costs

Rent + deposit + key money + agency fee can cost 3-5 months rent upfront. Budget carefully!

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Where to Search

Suumo, Homes.jp, Leopalace21, and GaijinPot Housing are good websites for foreigner-friendly housing.

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Guarantor (Hoshounin)

Many apartments require a Japanese guarantor. Your school may help, or use a guarantor company for a fee.

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Location Tips

Living 30-40 minutes from school by train can save 20,000-30,000 Yen per month on rent.

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Useful Apps

Suumo, LIFULL HOME'S, and AtHome are the top housing apps in Japan. Available in English.

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Housing Tips

📋

Documents Needed

Passport, residence card, school enrollment certificate, bank account, and guarantor letter (if required).

💰

Typical Costs

Rent + deposit + key money + agency fee can cost 3-5 months rent upfront. Budget carefully!

🔍

Where to Search

Suumo, Homes.jp, Leopalace21, and GaijinPot Housing are good websites for foreigner-friendly housing.

🤝

Guarantor (Hoshounin)

Many apartments require a Japanese guarantor. Your school may help, or use a guarantor company for a fee.

🚉

Location Tips

Living 30-40 minutes from school by train can save 20,000-30,000 Yen per month on rent.

📱

Useful Apps

Suumo, LIFULL HOME'S, and AtHome are the top housing apps in Japan. Available in English.

Need help finding housing?

Ask Sakura AI for personalized housing recommendations!

Ask Sakura AI