Accommodation - Kyoto
Option 1) School organises accommodation
Pros: Simpler & no hassles.
Cons: Placement fee, 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.
We can also help you find accommodation; just ask!
Please see below for the school's options:
Long-Term Fees
Long-term students must apply for a 3 month stay.
Prices include utility fees.
Homestay/Host Family
High cost
Stay up to 12 weeks
Meals provided
High amount of support; get treated as a member of the family.
Single rooms
40mins to 1 hr public transport to school
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.
1 month fee: 170,500 JPY
(Includes placement fee, breakfast & dinner).
Student House
Reasonable rates
Special rates for 3 months or more (see above)
Live with resident staff.
Meals not provided; shared kitchen.
Shared bathroom
Make friends with students and Japanese people in your share house
Single, double or triple bed rooms
Distance from 20 mins to 40 mins.
Recommended for those who want to make friends and learn about different cultures.
You do not need to decide on accommodation yet; simply if your would like the school to organise it or not.
School organises = Placement fee applies but simpler.
Organise Yourself = More time but you get to decide everything.