Accommodation - Practical Japanese in Kyoto

Option 1) School organises accommodation.

Pros: Simpler & no hassles.

Cons: One-time placement fee of JPY 20,000. Cannot choose exact location.

Option 2) Organise accommodation yourself!

Pros: Choose the exact location & no placement fee.

Cons: May be more expensive rates and takes time.

Please see below for the school's options:

| Homestay | Guest House | Private Apartment | 

 

NOTE: From 2024,

☆　Homestays (Half-Board (breakfast and dinner)) changes to

30,000 JPY/week.

The breakfast only option for homestay is no longer available.

  • Guesthouse price has changed, please see below.

 
 
 

 

Homestay/Host Family

Recommended for those who want to practice their Japanese, enjoy home-cooked Japanese food and learn the culture first-hand. Students under 18 should choose homestay.

From JPY 30,000 per week.

Breakfast and dinner is included.

 
 
 
 

Guest House

Photo from GenkiJACS

Photo from GenkiJACS

  • Same as above; except you have your own room so you get more privacy/alone time!

  • Recommended for those who want to make friends and learn about different cultures while having your own space to yourself.

  • Includes bed, desk, and simple living space for 2-8 people at a time.

    Shared kitchen, toilet and bathing facilities.

  • JPY 15,000 per week.

  • One Month fee (4 weeks) ¥76,000

  • IF longer than 1 month:

  • Weekly Price:
    5 to 9 weeks: ¥19,000. Day Price: ¥2,720
    10 to 19 weeks: ¥17,000.     Day Price: ¥2,430
    More than 20 weeks: ¥16,900.     Day Price: ¥2,420

Private Apartment

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  • Minimum 4 weeks.

  • Close to a hotel room but quite a bit less expensive.

  • Includes bed, living room area, kitchen area, bathroom.

  • Generally all required appliances are included so you can move right in.

  • High-speed wireless internet is provided at no extra charge.

  • 20 mins - 50 mins from school.

  • Recommended for those staying for a short period of time, want to have private time for hobbies etc.

  • One Month fee (4 weeks) ¥180,000

  • IF longer than 1 month:
    Weekly Price:
    5 to 9 weeks: ¥40,000. Day Price: ¥5,720
    10 to 19 weeks: ¥38,000.     Day Price: ¥5,430
    More than 20 weeks: ¥37,000.     Day Price: ¥5,290

Don't forget to go back and complete your application!