Accommodation
We offer several accommodation options for students coming to learn Japanese with us from outside Fukuoka:
1. Homestay with a Japanese family
2. Dormitory
3. Room in a shared apartment
4. Private apartment
All options offer a private room. Click on any of the titles below to jump to a page with more detailed information.
Here are the pros and cons of each type:
| Homestay | Dorm | Shared apartment | Private apartment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Medium: 14,000 yen per week | Lowest: 10,000-15,000 yen per week | Lowest: 10,000 yen per week | Highest: about 21,000 yen per week |
| Privacy | Low: Family may have curfew, guest rules, etc. | Medium: Shared facilities, usually no curfew | Medium: No curfew, etc., but shared facilities | High: Totally private |
| Community | High: You are a member of the family. | High: GenkiJACS and Japanese uni students always around |
Medium: Others in apartment can become your friends. | None |
| Location | Furthest: About 45 mins from school on average | Medium: Between 15-60 mins from school | Close: Usually 10-30 mins by subway/bus | Closest: Usually 5-10 mins on foot |
| Meals | Breakfast included; dinner available for 500 yen per night | Breakfast and dinner available: 300-700 yen per meal | Prepare all meals yourself | Prepare all meals yourself |
All costs include utility charges.
Under-18 students must stay with a host family, or in one of the specified dormitories.
Homestay
The opportunity to
stay with a Japanese host family is the perfect way to immerse yourself in
the culture, and practice at "home" 
what
you learned at school that day.
When arranging a host family for you, we try to take into account any needs or preferences you may have, such as smoker or non-smoker, allergies, English ability, and so on. Your host family can act as guides and mentors, friends and companions, and a wonderful resource in your adventure in Japan. They are likely to be the people you become closest to during your stay, which is why we perform a thorough screening of all host family applicants, to ensure that they can provide a suitable environment to assist your learning and to allow you to fully experience Japan.
Host families are chosen to be as close to the school, and the center of
Fukuoka City, as possible. All host families are within one hour traveling
time of the school by public transport. You are guaranteed to have your
own private room, which may be either Japanese or Western style.
Dinner can be arranged with the host family for 500 yen per night.
For more information, click here.
Homestay Costs
| Homestay family placement fee (one-time) | 10,500 yen |
| Per week (breakfast included) | 14,000 yen |
Dormitory
A private room in a dormitory with other GenkiJACS students and Japanese university students gives you the freedom to enjoy the city life without a curfew, but also the chance to make lots of friends. We currently have 5 dorms available for you to choose from, depending on your preference. For more information, click here.
Dormitory Costs
| Apartment placement fee (one-time) | 10,500 yen |
| Per week (no meals included) | 10,000-15,000 yen |
Shared Apartment
Staying with other people in the city gives you the opportunity to make friends easily, and go out freely, but still have a good level of privacy and freedom. In a shared apartment you have your own private room, but share the central facilities, such as laundry, kitchen, living room, and bathroom.
Most of these apartments are quite close to the center of the city.
For more information, click here.
Shared Apartment Costs
| Apartment placement fee (one-time) | 10,500 yen |
| Per week (no meals included) | 10,000 yen |
Private Apartment
Private apartments are usually similar to a hotel room in quality, and can be rented by the week. They include a bed, living room area, kitchen area, and bathroom. Generally all required appliances are included. Internet may be included in the standard price, or an optional extra.
Most private apartments are very centrally located, in the main business/entertainment district and within easy walking distance of the school itself. As these apartments are maintained by a separate company, we will request an estimate from them for you, and forward the details on to you.For more information, click here.
Private Apartment Costs
| Apartment placement fee (one-time) | 10,500 yen |
| Per week (no meals included) | From 21,000 yen (one person) or 29,000 yen (two people). |
