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Private Accommodations

Associated Student Residence

We provide associated student residence for the University of Tokyo to improve student life efficiently and enhance international interactions. This residence is owned by a private corporation which contains additional features worth extra pay.
＊it is not university owned residence.

Kyoritsu Maintenance

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

Types of Private Accommodation

Rented Apartment, Rented Detached House
Short-term Rented Apartment
Guest House
Business Hotel

Please be advised to consider rent, period, facilities, and commuting distance when selecting one that meets your needs.

Links to real-estate agents providing housing information for international students and researchers

House Mate Partners

FUJIMI HOUSE

J&F Plaza

FLEXSTAY HOTEL MANAGEMENT
(former WEEKLY MANSION TOKYO)

ABLE
　

Guidebook

When searching for a private apartment, you will need to understand common practices and systems that are specific to Japan such as key money (rei-kin), deposits (shiki-kin), and guarantor system. This Guidebook introduces tips for finding housing and information on Japan-specific customs and systems for private accommodations. We hope this will be of use.

» "Useful Tips for Finding Housing in Japan"

Guarantor System

To rent an apartment in Japan, you are often required to have someone who can act as your guarantor (usually a Japanese national). The University of Tokyo offers a service called the 'Joint Guarantor Assistance System' exclusively to international students who meet certain conditions set out by the University. Under the system, the Head of the International Student Support group acts as a guarantor. If you wish to use the service, please visit the office of the International Student Support Group for further details and application.

Comparing Private Accommodations

The following shows comparisons of typical one-bedroom accommodations for rented apartment, short-term rented apartment, guest house, and business hotel. Please note that this is for reference only.

Types	Feature	Initial Cost [Tokyo average]	Rent [Tokyo average]	Guarantor	Furniture/ Facilities	Contract Period
Rented Apartment / Rented Detached House	For long-term use	Amount equivalent to 5 months rent	Over \70,000 per month plus utilities	Required	No furniture / No catering facilities	Minimum one year
Short-term Rented Apartment	For a weekly or monthly use	Normally not required	\80,000～\150,000 per month plus utilities	Not required	Furnished	Weekly or monthly
Guest House	Shared-type apartment	Guarantor money	\20,000～\80,000 per month plus utilities	Not required	Shared bathroom, toilet, kitchen	Minimum several months~ medium to long term
Business Hotel	Reasonably priced with fewer facilities than hotel	Not required	\8,000～\12,000 per night	Not required	No catering facilities	Daily

Hotels in the areas surrounding the University of Tokyo Campuses

※ Please note that the hotels listed here were selected at random, and the list is not exhaustive. It is also your responsibility to select one and make the necessary arrangements for your accommodation.

For information on private accommodations, please contact:

Housing Office
2^nd floor, Administration Bureau Building 2
Hongo Campus
Tel: 03-5841-0730
Fax: 03-5841-2229
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