Accommodation - Practical Japanese in Nagoya
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 2020,
☆ Homestays (breakfast only) changes from 28,000yen/wk to 23,100yen/wk
☆ Homestays (Half-Board (breakfast and dinner)) changes from 31,780yen/wk to 26,950yen/wk.
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 23,100 per week.
Guest House
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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.
Private Apartment
Can be rented by the week!
Minimum 2 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 - 40 mins from school on average.
Recommended for those staying for a short period of time, want to have private time for hobbies etc.
JPY 28,000 per week.
