Housing support service
Housing Support in Japan for Foreigners.
Share house, homestay, or monthly apartment support for people arriving in Japan. We help you understand availability, Japanese provider communication, minimum-stay requirements, and the difference between support fees and actual housing costs.
Housing routes
Three common options, explained in English.
Share houses are usually the easiest first step, homestays are good for people who want a softer landing, and monthly apartments work best when you want more privacy.
Easier setup
Shared facilities, practical rules, and a good first option for workers, working holiday participants, and short-stay arrivals.
Guarantor, guarantee company, or emergency contact? These roles are different. Before applying, read the Japan apartment guarantor guide for foreigners so you know what the property is asking for.
A more supported start
A local home environment for people who want more daily-life support, cultural context, and house-rule guidance.
More privacy
A furnished private option for people who want more independence, usually with higher support and housing costs.
How housing support works
From your preferences to provider coordination.
Tell us your needs
Area, budget, stay length, room type, and privacy level.
We shortlist options
We compare realistic housing routes and current availability.
You approve
Support fee and actual housing costs are separated before payment.
We coordinate
We handle Japanese-language communication with housing providers, document requirements, and payment timing.
Housing availability changes quickly, so early confirmation helps us secure better options before they are taken.
Accommodation plan fees
Clear support fees, separate from actual housing costs.
HarukaBase support fee for checking share house options, explaining conditions, and communicating with Japanese providers. Rent, utilities, initial fees, bedding, cleaning, and provider charges are billed separately at actual cost.
Support fee for checking realistic homestay availability, house rules, dates, and provider communication. Host-family fees, meals, utilities, and provider charges are separate actual costs.
Support fee for furnished monthly apartment-style options where move-in can be simpler. Rent, cleaning, utilities, deposits, and provider charges are separate actual costs.
Plan fees include airport pickup support. Actual taxi fare, rent, tuition, and provider costs are separate actual costs.
Arrival + share house / homestay
Light arrival support ¥7,800 + standalone housing support ¥20,000.
Save ¥5,000Arrival + monthly apartment
Light arrival support ¥7,800 + standalone monthly apartment support ¥30,000.
Save ¥5,000Arrival + housing + school
Share house / homestay route: arrival support ¥7,800 + housing support ¥15,000 + school support normally ¥20,000. In Premium, school support is ¥10,000.
Save ¥10,000Arrival + monthly apartment + school
Apartment route: arrival support ¥7,800 + monthly apartment support ¥25,000 + school support normally ¥20,000. In Premium, school support is ¥10,000.
Save ¥10,000Why use HarukaBase
More options, direct provider support, and help with Japan-based emergency contact requirements.
HarukaBase works with several partner real estate and accommodation providers, so we can check more choices and start the reservation process earlier when your dates are realistic. Some properties may decline applicants who cannot communicate in Japanese at all, but some providers may approve an application after HarukaBase explains that we can support communication when needed.
Reservation timing
Start checking housing about 1 to 2 months before move-in.
The exact timing depends on the housing provider, but as a general guide, reservations usually become realistic about one to two months before your move-in date. Earlier reservations may be possible for some properties, so please contact HarukaBase once your city, arrival date, and budget are roughly decided.
Best timing to check
Availability becomes more realistic, and we can compare share houses, homestay, or monthly apartment options.
Move quickly
Once the provider confirms conditions or approval, payment may be needed soon. Waiting too long can cause the room to be released.
Rooms cannot be held for months
Most providers cannot hold a room for many months. We help you choose the right timing instead of applying too early or too late.
What HarukaBase separates clearly
Clickable room samples
Sample listings in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.
Click each photo to switch through up to 10 images per sample. Each gallery uses photos taken from that specific partner listing page only. Names, prices, and conditions are examples and can change by date.
Share house samples
Tokyo / Osaka / Kyoto
Central Tokyo access with shared spaces
BeGood Ikebukuro II
A Tokyo share house option for students, working holiday participants, and short-term residents who want community and Ikebukuro access.
Practical Osaka base with shared spaces
J&F House Osaka
A practical Osaka share house with kitchen and common spaces, useful for people who want a lower-cost first base in Kansai.
Bright Kyoto base near Gojo and Kawaramachi
Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo A
A bright Kyoto share house sample with wood interiors and private Western-style rooms, useful for students and short-term residents who want a practical central Kyoto base.
Single / monthly apartment samples
Tokyo / Osaka / Kyoto
Private city apartment near Gotanda
Sky Court Vida Gotanda WEST
A furnished apartment-style option in Shinagawa for people who want more privacy and direct central Tokyo access.
Private Osaka base near Umeda
T’s College Umeda Kita
An Osaka apartment-style sample near Nakatsu and Umeda, useful for people who want city access and private daily space.
Private Kyoto apartment near Imadegawa
Kawaramachi Imadegawa
A Kyoto apartment sample with a calm interior style, useful for students and residents who want convenient access to northern Kyoto.
Already have a property in mind? Use the Japan apartment move-in checklist to check the keys, utilities, room condition, documents, and first-day essentials before you move in.
Homestay
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Homestay atmosphere image
This is an illustrative image only. Homestay availability depends on host family conditions, dates, house rules, and provider confirmation.
For homestay, HarukaBase explains the flow and checks realistic options instead of showing fixed sample rooms.
Actual rooms may differ from these samples. HarukaBase checks current availability, total cost, emergency-contact requirements, house rules, and move-in timing before you decide.
Need housing support with clear costs?
Tell us your city, arrival date, move-in timing, budget, and room preference. We will explain the HarukaBase support fee separately from actual accommodation costs.