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Private residence

  • This accommodation is available in:
  • Fukuoka
  • Tokyo
  • Kyoto
  • Nagoya

The private residence is a cost-effective and fun way to make friends in Japan! You will the privacy of your own bedroom, while still getting to meet and mingle with the other residents of the house, and enjoy the freedom of life in the city. Add to that the fact that they are just a short train ride away from school, it's easy to see why these are our most popular accommodation option!

Privacy
medium
Community
high
Location
medium

Check out and compare the facilities and prices for each location below. If you feel like this isn't the right place for you, why not take a look at our other options?

Facilities

In bedroom

  • Bed (sheets/blankets/etc provided)
  • Desk and chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet (might be wired‐access only, so bring your own LAN cable or buy a cheap wifi router from school if required)
  • Closet (not guaranteed)/clothes rack

In building

  • Fully‐equipped kitchen
  • TV / DVD player (not guaranteed)
  • Washing machine (sometimes free, otherwise pay‐per‐use, usually around ¥200 per use), dryer (not guaranteed) – some guesthouses use off‐site laundromat services

Location-specific information

Compare the facilities and information of our accommodations at each location to choose the best option for you!

Fukuoka private residence
  • one month stay
  • minimum per extra day

Facilities

  • Min age:18
  • Bedroom:Private (ensuite bathroom)
  • Room size:Around 12m²
  • Facilities:Shared kitchen/common area
  • Internet:Wifi (sometimes LAN)
  • Meals:Not included
  • Bedding:Included
  • Toiletries:Toiletries/towels not included
  • Sharing possible?No
  • no smokingSmoking allowed?Outside, in designated areas
  • Min length of stay4 weeks
  • Distance to school30-50min (by bus/train)
  • Transportation feesAvg 500 roundtrip

Description

Private bedroom with an en-suite bathroom (in rare cases, shared bathroom) and common facilities. Students may share with other students or with non‐students (Japanese university students/young working adults or students from other schools).

Sharing a bedroom is not possible, but we can arrange for 2 bedrooms in the same house.
Please refer to the pricelist to see the price changes due to the length of stay.
Minimum stay is 4 weeks

Tokyo private residence
  • one month stay
  • minimum per extra day

Facilities

  • Min age:18
  • Bedroom:Private
  • Room size:Around 10m²
  • Facilities:Shared bathroom/kitchen
  • Internet:Wifi (sometimes LAN)
  • Meals:Not included
  • Bedding:Included
  • Toiletries:Toiletries/towels not included
  • Sharing possible?No
  • no smokingSmoking allowed?Outside, in designated areas
  • Min length of stay4 weeks
  • Distance to school30-60min (by bus/train)
  • Transportation feesAvg 500 roundtrip

Description

Private bedroom in a house with a shared bathroom and common facilities. Students may share with other students or with non‐students. Some private residences also double as shared residences (with shared bedrooms).

Sharing a bedroom is not possible, but we can arrange for 2 bedrooms in the same house (only for stays of 4 weeks or longer).
Please refer to the pricelist to see the price changes due to the length of stay.
Minimum stay is 4 weeks

Kyoto private residence
  • one month stay
  • minimum per extra day

Facilities

  • Min age:18
  • Bedroom:Private
  • Room size:Around 10m²
  • Facilities:Shared bathroom/kitchen
  • Internet:Wifi (sometimes LAN)
  • Meals:Not included
  • Bedding:Included
  • Toiletries:Toiletries/towels not included
  • Sharing possible?No
  • no smokingSmoking allowed?Outside, in designated areas
  • Min length of stay4 weeks
  • Distance to school30-60min (by bus/train)
  • Transportation feesAvg 500 roundtrip

Description

Private bedroom in a house with a shared bathroom and common facilities. Students may share with other students or with non‐students. Some private residences also double as shared residences (with shared bedrooms).

Sharing a bedroom is not possible, but we can arrange for 2 bedrooms in the same house (only for stays of 4 weeks or longer).
Please refer to the pricelist to see the price changes due to the length of stay.
Minimum stay is 4 weeks

Nagoya private residence
  • one month stay
  • minimum per extra day

Facilities

  • Min age:18
  • Bedroom:Private
  • Room size:Around 10m²
  • Facilities:Shared bathroom/kitchen
  • Internet:Wifi (sometimes LAN)
  • Meals:Not included
  • Bedding:Included
  • Toiletries:Toiletries/towels not included
  • Sharing possible?No
  • no smokingSmoking allowed?Outside, in designated areas
  • Min length of stay4 weeks
  • Distance to school25-50min (by bus/train)
  • Transportation feesAvg 500 roundtrip

Description

Private bedroom in a house with a shared bathroom and common facilities. Students may share with other students or with non‐students. Some private residences also double as shared residences (with shared bedrooms).

Sharing a bedroom is not possible, but we can arrange for 2 bedrooms in the same house (only for stays of 4 weeks or longer).
Please refer to the pricelist to see the price changes due to the length of stay.
Minimum stay is 4 weeks

Frequently asked questions

Need more info? Maybe we've already answered your questions!

No, rooms are only for single occupants. However, we can arrange for two bedrooms in the same residence. (If you are staying in Tokyo, you have to stay for at least 4 weeks for this to be possible).
No, but each room can be locked by key.
Bedsheets are provided, but please bring your own towels and toiletries.
No, you cannot choose which residence you want to stay at. Our accommodation providers will place you at one of their buildings that has availability.

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Head Office

Hakataekihigashi 1-16-23,
Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi 812-0013,
Japan

+81 (0)92 472 0123

Tokyo School

Hanazono Bldg 3F, Shinjuku 5-17-6,
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022,
Japan

+81 (0)3 6457 3554

Kyoto School

Hayashi Bldg 2F, Shimizuchō (Kawaramachidōri), 454-1,
Shimogyō-ku, Kyōto-shi 600-8025,
Japan

+81 (0)75-353-0003

I.C.Nagoya

Meieki-Nagata Bldg 4F, Meieki 3-26-19, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 450-0002,
Japan

+81 (0)52-433-3152