Off Campus Housing
■ Apartments (Private Housing)
When renting private housing in Japan, it is common to go through a real estate agency.
If this is your first time renting, we recommend consulting with someone in your department or with a Japanese friend, or asking them to accompany you, as there are some rental practices unique to Japan. To avoid issues after moving in, be sure to carefully check the condition of the property and fully understand the terms of the contract before signing.
The MY ROOM service offered by The University of Osaka Co-op has an office on campus and handles many apartments near the campus. Support is available in English, and you can even search for a room before arriving in Japan.
The Support Office has a list of off-campus real estate agencies that offer English-language support. Please contact the Support Office for more information.
The University of Osaka Support Office (housing)
supportinfo@ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jp
[Important]
When moving into a private apartment, you are required to purchase liability insurance and have a joint guarantor. Please see “Procedures Regarding Apartments” for more information.
[Apartment Rules]
To avoid problems, it is important to understand in advance the rules and manners of daily life in Japan. For details, please refer to “Rules for rental apartments in Japan.”
■ Privately-Run Dormitories and Share Houses
There are many privately-run student dormitories and share houses in Osaka.
Since most of these facilities do not offer English-language support, we recommend asking a Japanese friend to accompany you.
When looking for a share house, it is important to choose an environment that closely matches your desired lifestyle by carefully reading the contract and talking with current or former residents. Note that in some cases, early termination of the contract may not be allowed, and relationships with other residents can sometimes become strained.