Your choice of staying in Japan

We offer homestay accommodations with Japanese families and introduce share houses partnered with our school as places to stay in Japan for learning Japanese at our school. Of course, it is also possible to arrange your own accommodation in Japan by yourself and attend the school.
Both homestays and share houses have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to carefully consider which type of accommodation suits you best before making a decision.

Homestay

For those who want to experience the daily life of a Japanese people

  • Duration of stay: From 2 weeks
  • Items in the room:
    • Bed (or futon)
    • Desk (or table), chair
    • Hanger rack/closet
    • Air conditioner, heating equipment
    • Internet access
  • Homestay arrangement fee: 10,000 yen
  • Homestay fee: 3,000 yen per night
    *The fee will be revised to 3,300 yen per night from April 2025.

Visiting a homestay accommodation

Pros

  • Your host family is registered in our program and will be carefully selected for you.
  • Weekdays: Two meals per day (breakfast and dinner), weekends and holidays: Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are provided.
  • You can experience Japanese culture, customs, and food—things unique to Japan.
  • By speaking Japanese with your host family every day, your Japanese will improve.
  • Applications are available from a minimum of two weeks of stay.

Cons

  • Since you will be living as a part of the host family, it is necessary to follow the house rules.
  • There is a curfew, so you cannot go out freely late at night.
  • The commute time to school is longer compared to staying in a guesthouse.
    (Common commuting time; Guesthouse: within 40 minutes, Homestay: 40-60 minutes *Host family is not choosable. During summer, commute time can be longer up to 90 minutes.)
  • The move-in day is limited to Saturday, and the move-in time must be adjusted to ensure it is neither too early nor too late.
    (Flight tickets should be booked to arrive between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.)
For more details about Homestay, click here

Share house/Guesthouse/apartment

For those who prefer to live at their own pace

Pros

  • Have your full privacy in your private room.
  • There are no restrictions such as curfews, allowing you to live at your own pace.
  • Either with the self-check-in system or agency’s adjustment, giving you more flexibility with your arrival date and time.
  • Many properties are relatively close to the school, with a commute time of under 40 minutes.
    *Depending on rent and application timing, commute time may exceed 40 minutes in some cases.
  • Other Kudan students may have stayed in the share house, in that case you may talk to them when you have concerns.

Cons

  • Since most properties are monthly rentals, even for stays of 2 or 3 weeks, you will need to pay for one month's rent.
  • Depending on the share house, there may be limited opportunities to speak Japanese.
For more details about share houses, click here.

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