Accommodation - Practical Japanese in Okinawa
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.
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 32,000 per week.
Breakfast and dinner is included.
Guest House/ Private Residence
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You have your own room.
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.
One Month fee (4 weeks) ¥87,000
IF longer than 1 month:
Weekly Price:
5 to 9 weeks: ¥21,000. Day Price: ¥3,000
10 to 19 weeks: ¥18,000. Day Price: ¥2,580
More than 20 weeks: ¥17,000. Day Price: ¥2,430
Private Apartment
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 - 60 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
