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Private Accommodations (Apartments and Hotels)

Private accommodations can be categorized into three main types: (1) apartment; (2) apartment hotel; (3) hotel. Each type of accommodations has different benefits, so you need to choose your desired accommodation type for the purpose of your stay. You can receive some accommodation information at the University of Tokyo campuses.

Links to companies providing housing information for international students and researchers

House Mate Partners

FUJIMI HOUSE

J&F Plaza

WEEKLY MANSION TOKYO

Housing Office of the University of Tokyo is not responsible for the contents of external websites linked to this website. Persons searching for private accommodation through these search engines are advised to examine the terms and conditions of a contract with care before signing.

Guidebook

Some international students and foreign researchers may have difficulty in finding an apartment in Japan because of problems dealing with Japanese culturally-specific customs and realities such as deposits (shiki-kin), key money (reikin) and the guarantor system. As part of the project of "Measures to Promote the Settlement of Overseas Researchers and Students in Japan," the Division of International Affairs has created a guidebook for international students and foreign researchers to find private accommodations titled "Useful Tips for Finding Housing in Japan." This guidebook gathers together questions and concerns raised by foreign researchers and international students toward University of Tokyo staff members and local real estate agencies, and introduces tips for finding housing and information about Japanese culture-specific customs and systems to keep in mind during their search process. We hope this guidebook will be of use when searching for accommodations in Japan.

» "Useful Tips for Finding Housing in Japan"

Short-term Accommodations

Comparison of apartment, apartment hotel and budget hotel

The following is a comparative table of apartment, apartment hotel and budget hotel, assuming a standard room sized approximately 16 to 22 m² in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Category	Apartment	Apartment Hotel	Budget Hotel
Expenses (Deposit, Key Money and Agent Charge)	Required	Not required	Not required
Accommodation Fees (average)	80,000 to 120,000 yen (monthly) + utilities	6,000 to 7,000 yen (daily) + utilities	8,000 to 10,000 yen (one night)
Guarantor	Required	Not required (usually)	Not required
Facilities for Cooking	None	Furnished	None
Permitted Period of Stay	at least one year or more	on a weekly or monthly basis (Permitted period of stay is usually one week to several months, but a stay on a daily basis may be allowed.)	on a daily basis (Usually one day to several weeks)

Information about Short-term Accommodations around the University of Tokyo campuses

Information about hotels and other accommodations around the University of Tokyo campuses

* Please note that this information was selected at random, and not all accommodation information around the University of Tokyo campuses is listed. Also, please be aware that it is your own responsibility to arrange your accommodations.

How to Find Private Accommodations

The University of Tokyo Coop provides information about apartment and other accommodations. For international students only, the International Student Support Group, the Education and Student Support Department also provides accommodation information.

Guarantor System

In order to rent an apartment in Japan, you need to have someone to act as your guarantor (usually a Japanese national). If it is difficult for international students who meet the University’s requirements to find a guarantor, the University of Tokyo offers a system called the "Joint Guarantor Assistance System" in which the Head of the International Student Support Group serves as guarantor for them. If international students would like to use this system, please visit the office of the International Student Support Group to receive an explanation about the system.