Accommodation

Living environment is important in order to live a safe life abroad. ISI can arrange the following types of accommodation.

  • We will arrange for you to stay at a partner accommodation within commuting distance of the school. There are several types of accommodations available.
  • The check-in time and moving-in procedures depends on the type of stay so please contact us for further information.
  • We will contact you after arranging the accommodation for further details on facilities.
Type Choose single, double or triple room
Kitchen and bathroom Shared
Distance to school (approximate) From 10 mins on foot to 50 mins by train
Meals Not included. Provided by yourself.
Recommended for those who want to…
  • Live with resident staff for safety.
  • Keep expenses relatively reasonable.
  • Live with students from all over the world

Features

  • Living with Japanese families.
  • Learning Japanese customs and lifestyle while learning Japanese.
  • Maximum period of stay of 12 weeks (can be extended on-site). Host family may change. If you wish to extend, please let us know when you first apply.

※Those who desire to stay with Homestay, please submit your application at least 2 months in advance.

Homestay Application Form

Homestay Application Form

Type Single room
Distance to school (approximate) From 40 mins to 1 h by public transportation (up to 90 minutes in summer)
Meals 2 meals included (breakfast and dinner)
Recommended for those who…
  • Want to improve Japanese quickly.
  • Want to learn about Japanese customs and culture.
  • Want to experience Japanese lifestyle
  • Are minors

Features

  • Living and communicating with guests of all nationalities.
  • Shared living room, kitchen and bathroom.
  • Rental bedding.

※Double rooms available only for two people applying together.

Type Single room
Kitchen and bathroom Shared
Distance to school (approximate) From 40 mins – 1 h by train
Meals Not included. Provided by yourself.
Recommended for those who want to…
  • Interact with people from different backgrounds.
  • Live in a multinational environment.

Features

  • Fully equipped with furniture and home appliances
  • Private mini kitchen and bathroom in every room
  • Rental bedding
Type Single room
Kitchen and bathroom Each room is fully equipped.
Distance to school (approximate) From 30 mins by train
Meals Not included. Provided by yourself.
Recommended for those who want to…
  • Stay in a reasonable priced hotel.
  • Have their own private time for hobbies, etc.
  • Stay for a short period of time.

(Prices in JPY – applicable from April 2025 to March 2026)
Student House Type Tokyo (Shinjuku/Ikebukuro/Shibuya Harajuku/Takadanobaba) Osaka Kyoto Nagano
Single S 417,000
A 342,000 327,000 255,000
B 315,000 291,000
Twin A 245,000 249,000 189,000
B 237,000 177,000
Triple A 156,000
Quad B 156,000

*For Tokyo and Kyoto Campus, it is possible to apply for two terms with a lump-sum payment for October term students only. In this case, the facility fee (30,000 yen) will be waived.
*Nagano Campus will waive the entrance fee and facility fee (50,000 yen) if you make a lump-sum payment for 6 months when you enter the dormitory.

(Prices in JPY – applicable from April 2025 to March 2026)
Accommodation Room Capacity Tokyo (Shinjuku/Ikebukuro/Shibuya Harajuku/Takadanobaba) Osaka Kyoto Nagano
Student House Single 142,000~ 125,200~ 101,200
Twin 106,800~ 92,800~ 76,000
Guest House Single 142,000~ 136,400~
Twin 106,800~ 106,800~
Homestay Single 194,700 194,700 194,700 194,700
Weekly Mansion Single 213,600~ 213,600~
Twin 141,500~

 


*The prices indicated above are as follows.
Student dormitory accommodation: prices excluding tax / Guest house, weekly flat and homestay accommodation: prices including tax
The amount you pay before and after tax remains the same.

When you arrive in Japan you can use the pick-up service from Narita, Haneda or Kansai Airport to your destination.
Student house: 2 weeks prior to arrival date; others: 1 month prior to arrival date, please provide flight information (arrival date, time, and flight number). (Please submit your e-ticket)
A transfer representative will meet you at the arrival gate.

Location Airports of Arrival Accommodation Types Check-in time Arrival time
Tokyo Haneda or Narita Student Dormitory 09:00~20:00*1 08:00~17:00
Weekly Mansion 14:00-18:00 08:00~15:00
Guest House 09:00-18:00 08:00~15:00
Homestay 09:00-20:00 08:00~18:00
Osaka Kansai International Weekly Mansion 14:00-18:00 08:00~15:00
Guest House 09:00-18:00 08:00~15:00
Homestay*2  09:00~20:00 08:00~18:00
Kyoto Kansai International Student Dormitory 09:00~20:00 10:00~17:00
Homestay 09:00~20:00 08:00~18:00
Nagano Haneda or Narita Student Dormitory 09:00~20:00 05:00~15:00

*1 Student dormitories in Tokyo will only be open until 22:00 on the day of arrival.
*2 Depending on the host family’s circumstances, the meeting may be delayed.

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