We have four dormitories for international students (International Houses).
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| Outlook of the International House | Entrance | Open Space on the 1F |
Basic Information of the International House
| Address | 9-1 Hacchouno Higashi, Aza Takabou, Kitajima-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima-ken 771-0206 | ||
| Number of Rooms | Single Room | Couple Room | Family Room |
| 32 Rooms (For 32 People) | 15 Rooms (For 30 People) | 3 Rooms (For 12 People) | |
Room Charge
| Status of Residents |
Monthly/Daily Charge |
Single | Couple | Family | Notes | |
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| Room Charge | Students | Monthly | 5,900 yen | 9,500 yen | 14,200 yen | — |
| Researchers | Monthly | 6,600 yen | 15,000 yen | 25,100 yen | — |
*1000 yen for the common shower use is added to the monthly room rent.
* Electricity, water and gas are charged apart from the room charge.
* Electricity, water and gas are charged every month on each resident according to the amount of their use.
Application
Application Information
Forms for new application and extention are available here.
—– Single Room (32 Rooms) ———————————————————————————-
—- Couple Room (15 Rooms) ———————————————————————————-
—– Family Room (3 Rooms) ———————————————————————————
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| Nichia Hall Outlook | Walkway in the Dorm | Single Room |
Basic Information
| Address | International House in Nichia Hall, 2-24 Shinkura-cho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima-ken 770-8501 | ||
| Number of Rooms | 30 Single Rooms | ||
Monthly Room Charge
| Monthly Room Charge | Student/Researcher | 11,000 yen |
* No pro-rate charge is applied.
* Electricity, water and gas are charged apart from the room charge.
* Electricity, water and gas are charged every month on each resident according to the amount of their use.
Application
Application Information
Forms for new application and extention are available here.
—- Single Room (30 Rooms) ——————————————————————————–
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| Kuramoto Dormitory Outlook | Single Room |
* The above images are for illustrative purposes only.
Basic Information
| Address | Kuramoto-Shukusha, 2-50-1 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima-ken 770-8503 | |
| Number of Rooms | Single Room | Shared Room with Other Student |
| 21 Rooms（for 21 People） | 1Room (for 2 People) | |
Monthly Room Charge
| Monthly Room Charge | Student/Researcher | 28,000 yen / per person |
*No pro-rate charge is applied.
*Electricity and water are charged apart from the room charge.
*Electricity and water are charged every month on each resident according to the amount of their use.
Application
Application Information
Forms for new application and extension are available here.
–Single Room (21 Rooms)—————————
—Shared Room with Other Student (1 Room)—————————
■Two Private Rooms
■Shared Facilities
Outlook, Rooms and Facilities
Basic Information
| Address | 2-19-5 Naka Jousanjima, Tokushima-shi 770-0813 | ||
| Number of Rooms | 34 Single Rooms (Only for Female students) | ||
* Up to two female undergraduate international students with sufficient Japanese proficiency can stay in this dorm.
Monthly Room Charge
| Monthly Room Charge | Student | 5,900 yen |
* Electricity, water and gas are charged apart from the room charge.
* Electricity, water and gas are charged every month on each resident according to the amount of their use.
Application
Forms for new application and extension are available here.
Finding an Apartment in Tokushima Renting an Apartment1. Security Deposit and Key Money
Average monthly rent for a single room in Tokushima City is about 25,000 yen to 60,000 yen, but since renters need to pay following charges apart from the monthly rent for the first month, students are advised to prepare a fund equal to 6-7 times of your monthly rent:
2. About Gurrantor for Housing
In Japan, renters need to find a gurrantor before they rent an apartment. Please consult your advisor about this first.
About TU Guarantor System for International Students
Tokushima University (TU) started a guarantor system for international students that TU (Director of International Center) acts as a guarantor when you rent an apartment. In order to use this system, an internatinal student has to be registered at TU and make a contract on the “Renters’ Insurance for foreign students living in Japan.”
For details, please see the guidance booklet.
About Housing Insurance
When you rent an apartment, please be sure to enroll in the Comprehensive Renters’Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan.
For details, please see the guidance booklet.
Other Important Issues
Requesting New Electricity, Gas and Water Services
After you completed housing contract, you need to apply for electricity, gas and water services.In case you feel it difficult to apply for those services by yourself, you may ask your landlord or real estate agency for help.
Electricity
To start receiving electricity, contact the electric company and switch the circuit breaker on your switchboard to 入 (on).
For details, please contact the service provider: Shikoku Electrical Company
Gas
There are two different types of gas service: City Gas and propane gas. First check which type is used in your residence, and be sure to use compatible appliances. (It could cause a very serious accident if you use an appliance, such as a cooking stove, which is not compatible with your gas supply.)
City Gas: Contact Shikoku Gas
Someone from the gas company will come to your home and connect your gas system.
Propane gas: Contact your nearest propane gas supplier
You should find the name of the propane gas supplier on a tag or sticker attached to the
gas cylinder.
Water
Contact your local Water Board for connection or cancellation of your water supply. Your water meter will be read every month or every two months. You can pay your water bill at any nearby financial institution.
Contact the Water Board in your city, town, or village.
Telephone
Installing a Telephone in your Apartment
Please contact nearest NTT office and directly apply for the installment.
Required Documents:
・ Valid Passport or Alien Registration Card
・ Contract Form
・ Contract Fees
To Buy a Mobile Phone
You can buy a mobile phone if your visa is valid for at least another 120 days.
Since many service providers sell various different types of contracts and services, you should better ask your Japanese friends for help when you buy a mobile phone.Required Documents:
・ Residence Card showing at least 120 days remaining
・ Personal seal for application form
・ Bank book
・ The personal seal used on your bank book
Internet
Please ask your landlord about the available internet service.
