Accommodation (Tokyo)
Please see below for the options:
Homestay/Host Family
Lower cost
Rules may apply
Meals provided
High amount of support; get treated as a member of the family.
Single rooms
Recommended for those who want to practice their Japanese, enjoy home-cooked Japanese food and learn the culture first-hand.
Placement/ initial cost: 10,000 JPY
Fee per night, including meals: 3,300 JPY
(Meals included: Breakfast & dinner on weekdays and 3 meals on weekends and national holidays).
Private Dormitory/Share House
Low cost
High amount of freedom; noise levels are generally loud
Meals not provided; kitchen usually available
Make friends with people in your share house
Single or shared rooms
Recommended for those who want to make friends and learn about different cultures.
Initial cost; placement fee + deposit(refundable, minus a cleaning fee): 15,000 JPY
Monthly rate:
From 40,000 to 50,000yen per month/ shared room
65,000 to 80,000 yen per month/single room
Example dormitories and sharehouses:
Fresh Rooms
TOHTO Guest House
J&F House
Sakura House
Private Apartment
Higher cost
High amount of freedom and privacy
Meals not provided; kitchen usually available
Initial cost; placement fee + deposit(refundable, minus a cleaning fee): 15,000 JPY
Monthly rate: From 120,000yen to 150,00yen per month
You do not need to decide on accommodation yet; simply if you would like the school to organise it or not.
School organises = Placement fee applies but it is simpler.
Organise Yourself = More time but you get to decide everything.
The schools also organises airport pickup for their students.
Don't forget to go back and submit the booking form!!