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Temporary accommodation options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA popular option for students when first arriving in the country is to book an Airbnb or a room in a hotel. This is a viable option, however, we strongly recommend students move into their permanent accommodation within 14 days of arriving in Japan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is because it’s compulsory<\/strong> to register your place of residence at your local ward or municipality office within 14 days of entering the country. Since hotels and Airbnb are temporary accommodations, you cannot use these addresses to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt’s also important to register because you won’t be able to sign up for the national health insurance scheme<\/a> until you have a registered place of residence. We recommend you purchase travel insurance to cover any period where you are in Japan but not registered for national health insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe’re partnered with WorldTrips and recommend them as a reliable insurance broker. Their insurance package covers both medical and travel expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can sign up here: Health and Travel Insurance for Japan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSharehouses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis is the top choice for budget-conscious students<\/a> who want a comfortable place to live and who want to make friends easily in a foreign country.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsually, you will pay a set monthly amount<\/strong> to cover your rent and utilities and you will get your own room with bed and storage, as well as a desk and chair in some places. Bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, utensils, kitchenware, and living rooms are normally shared with other sharehouse residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSharehouse<\/a> companies usually also hold regular social events <\/strong>at the share houses to encourage residents to get together.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur sharehouse partners in Tokyo<\/strong><\/a> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Interwhao<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Oakhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Be Good Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- XRoss House<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Average monthly rent: 50-70,000 yen.
Average monthly utility fees: 10-19,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Osaka<\/strong><\/a>, they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Oakhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- J&F Plaza<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Be Good Japan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Average monthly rent: 40-50,000 yen.
Average monthly utility fees: 10-15,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Kyoto<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Oakhouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Average monthly rent: 40-55,000 yen.
Average monthly utility fees: 10-15,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Kobe<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- J&F Plaza<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Oakhouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Average monthly rent: 35-55,000 yen.
Average monthly utility fees: 10-15,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Bed,](\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/GGN-Blog-Watermark-Rebrand-66.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nApartments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you would prefer more privacy and having your own space, then apartments<\/a> are your best choice. They will cost more to rent though, especially if you are studying in Tokyo, and they are often smaller in size than you are probably used to in your home country. Read more about Japan\u2019s small living spaces here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn Tokyo<\/strong><\/a>, we work with the following companies to help students find apartments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Oak House<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Interwhao<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fontana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Be Good Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- XRoss House<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Average monthly rent: 60-140,000 yen.
Average monthly utility fees: 10-18,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Kyoto<\/strong><\/a> and Osaka<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Oakhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Be Good Japan (just Osaka)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Average monthly rent: 60-90,000 yen.
Average monthly utility fees: 15,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Host family<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLiving with a host family<\/a> is the best way to get to know Japanese culture, society, language, and way of life. It\u2019s a full immersive experience and it is normally expected that you will help with chores and be a respectful guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGo! Go! Nihon partners with Nextage Homestay in Japan<\/strong><\/a>, which works with thousands of host families across Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMonthly rent up to 72 nights: 159,000 yen.
Monthly rent for more than 73 nights: 150,000 yen.
Monthly utility fees: included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apply now!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nApply with us to study at a Japanese language school<\/strong><\/a> and find accommodation with one of our partners. Usually, reservations are available around one month prior to arriving in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can contact our partners for more information from our accommodation page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about accommodation, studying abroad in Japan<\/a>, and more check out our blog<\/a> or contact us<\/a> with any questions you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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This is because it’s compulsory<\/strong> to register your place of residence at your local ward or municipality office within 14 days of entering the country. Since hotels and Airbnb are temporary accommodations, you cannot use these addresses to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s also important to register because you won’t be able to sign up for the national health insurance scheme<\/a> until you have a registered place of residence. We recommend you purchase travel insurance to cover any period where you are in Japan but not registered for national health insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’re partnered with WorldTrips and recommend them as a reliable insurance broker. Their insurance package covers both medical and travel expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can sign up here: Health and Travel Insurance for Japan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the top choice for budget-conscious students<\/a> who want a comfortable place to live and who want to make friends easily in a foreign country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually, you will pay a set monthly amount<\/strong> to cover your rent and utilities and you will get your own room with bed and storage, as well as a desk and chair in some places. Bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, utensils, kitchenware, and living rooms are normally shared with other sharehouse residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sharehouse<\/a> companies usually also hold regular social events <\/strong>at the share houses to encourage residents to get together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our sharehouse partners in Tokyo<\/strong><\/a> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Average monthly rent: 50-70,000 yen. In Osaka<\/strong><\/a>, they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Average monthly rent: 40-50,000 yen. In Kyoto<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Average monthly rent: 40-55,000 yen. In Kobe<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Average monthly rent: 35-55,000 yen. If you would prefer more privacy and having your own space, then apartments<\/a> are your best choice. They will cost more to rent though, especially if you are studying in Tokyo, and they are often smaller in size than you are probably used to in your home country. Read more about Japan\u2019s small living spaces here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Tokyo<\/strong><\/a>, we work with the following companies to help students find apartments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Average monthly rent: 60-140,000 yen. In Kyoto<\/strong><\/a> and Osaka<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Average monthly rent: 60-90,000 yen. Living with a host family<\/a> is the best way to get to know Japanese culture, society, language, and way of life. It\u2019s a full immersive experience and it is normally expected that you will help with chores and be a respectful guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go! Go! 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Average monthly utility fees: 10-19,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Average monthly utility fees: 10-15,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Average monthly utility fees: 10-15,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Average monthly utility fees: 10-15,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nApartments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Average monthly utility fees: 10-18,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Average monthly utility fees: 15,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHost family<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Monthly rent for more than 73 nights: 150,000 yen.
Monthly utility fees: included.<\/p>\n\n\n\nApply now!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n