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This page provides information about accommodation for students and researchers offered by public organizations. Please contact the organizations directly to inquire about the availability of accommodation, or with any other inquiries.

Mukaijima Gakusei Center Kyoto International Student House Housing of Katagihara UR Renting House Freedom

Mukaijima Gakusei Center

Please note that the information provided on each website is subject to change without notice. Be sure to carefully review the terms and conditions before signing a contract.
Inquiry and application Mukaijima Gakusei Center
URL https://www.kyoto-jkosha.or.jp/newtown/mukaijimanewtown/e_center/
E-mail gakusei-center@kyoto-jkosha.or.jp
TEL 075-612-8181
FAX 075-612-8200
Address 104-1 Takaba-cho, Mukaijima, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8133
Service Hours 9:00–17:30
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and Dec. 29 through Jan. 3
Eligible persons Kyoto University international students and researchers
Application Procedure
  • The prospective resident or the host faculty member should contact the Mukaijima Gakusei Center to check room availability.
  • Obtain an application form directly from the Mukaijima Gakusei Center.
  • Complete the application form and submit it to the Mukaijima Gakusei Center.
    Note: The application form includes a section titled "For Affiliated Institution". This section must be completed by the host faculty member, not by the prospective resident. The "Affiliated Institution Approval Seal" should bear the personal seal (hanko) of the host faculty member.
Notes
  • Apartment Lease Guarantor
    • Short term stay (more than 1 month and less than 3 months): Guarantor is required.
    • Middle or long term stay (more than 3 months): Using the designated guarantee company is required.
    • Please ask the Mukaijima Gakusei Center directly for more details.

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Kyoto International Student House

Please note that the information provided on each website is subject to change without notice. Be sure to carefully review the terms and conditions before signing a contract.

URL https://hdbkyoto.jp/en/
E-mail office@hdbkyoto.jp
TEL 075-771-3648
FAX 075-771-3648
Address 10 Higashi-machi, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8325
Notes
  • Application shall be made by the host professor or the staff of the office of affiliation.
  • Single rooms furnished with a desk, a chair, a bed, a washstand, an air conditioner and a wireless internet etc.
  • Tenants will share a kitchen, refrigerator, toilet, shower and laundry facilities.
  • The room for international researchers is available.

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Housing of Katagihara

Please note that the information provided on each website is subject to change without notice. Be sure to carefully review the terms and conditions before signing a contract.

Inquiry and application Kyoto University International Support Center
E-mail kuiso@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
TEL 075-753-7614
Housing Expenses A Guide for Residents: Housing of KATAGIHARA(PDF)
Room type Plan of room (example)(PDF)
  • renovated in March, 2018
Access Map(PDF)
  • Near Katsura Campus
Eligible persons
  • Kyoto University international researchers, faculty staff and students
  • Duration of residence: three months or more
  • An enrollment of fire and personal liability insurance is necessary.
  • A contract with apartment lease guarantors is necessary.
Notes
  • Application shall be made by the professor or the staff of the office which international students or researchers belong to.
  • Please check on the room availability or move in date with Kyoto University International Support Center.
  • Shared room for two people is negotiable.

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Outside Outside
Entrance Entrance
Kitchen Kitchen
Kitchen and Living room Kitchen and Living room
Room (the north side) Room (the north side)
Room (the north side) Room (the north side)
Room (the south side) Room (the south side)
Toilet Toilet
Laundry and Shower room Laundry and Shower room
The view from the north side room The view from the north side room

UR Renting House

Please note that the information provided on each website is subject to change without notice. Be sure to carefully review the terms and conditions before signing a contract.

URL https://www.ur-net.go.jp/chintai/
A Guide for Residents https://www.ur-net.go.jp/chintai_portal/sumainoshiori/english.html
Inquiry UR Kyoto Housing Information Center
TEL 075-255-0499
Service Hours 9:30–18:00
Closed Wednesdays, and Dec. 29 through Jan. 3
Eligibility
  • The documents such as certificate of residence in Japan and certificate of annual income are required.
  • Deposit for 2 months rent is required.
Notes
  • Inquiry should be made by a person who understands Japanese since contract procedures and documents are written all in Japanese.
  • UR Renting Houses are one type of apartment-style housing and communal residential sites supplied by the Urban Renaissance Agency.
  • Key money, commission fee, renewal fee or a guarantor are not required.

The special residential space to universities’ international students and researchers

Kyoto University concluded a framework agreement with the UR Renaissance Agency and has been able to offer the special residential space to the universities’ international students and researchers as follows.

Application UR Renting House “Rakusai Shimbayashi” near Katsura Campus
Inquiry UR Linkage Co., ltd.
Inquiry Form https://ssl.form-mailer.jp/fms/80da95d0631588
Service Hours 9:30–17:00
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays
Housing Expenses, Room type, facilities and access UR Rental Housing (Rakusai Shinbayashi Location) Welcome Guide(PDF)
Eligibility
  • The minimum duration of residence is one year.
  • Enrolment for fire insurance is required.
  • Deposit for 1 month rent is required.
  • When contact, the staff of faculty you belong to is requested to be accompanied.
Notes
  • Air conditioner, gas stove, lighting equipment and curtains are available.
  • Room sharing is negotiable.
  • When your move-in is decided, you need to ask the International Service office to issue the recommendation letter. The letter would be sent directly to UR Linkage from the service office.

Freedom

Please note that the information provided on each website is subject to change without notice. Be sure to carefully review the terms and conditions before signing a contract.

URL https://www.room.free-d.jp/
E-mail info@free-d.jp (Japanese or English)
TEL 075-241-0110 (Japanese only)