For International Students in Tokyo
Find your room in Tokyo
with ROOM COCO
We help you find an apartment in Tokyo that fits your commute to school, your rent budget and your move-in costs.
- Free consultation
- OK before arriving in Japan
- OK if your school is not decided
- Interpreter available (reservation required)
Interpreters are available by reservation only. After you book, we will contact you to set a date. Our staff mainly speak Japanese.
SUPPORT
What we can help you with
Commute to school
How many minutes by train to your school or part-time job? We help you find an area that is easy for daily travel.
Rent
Tell us how much you can pay each month. We look for rooms within your budget.
Move-in costs
This is the money you pay first when you rent a room. We explain each item clearly.
Documents & screening
We tell you what you need, such as your residence card and school documents.
Move-in date
We plan your schedule around your arrival in Japan and your school start date.
Interpreter
We can arrange an interpreter for your language (reservation required).
FLOW
How an interpreter consultation works
- STEP 1
Book
Book with the form below or on LINE. Tell us your preferred language.
- STEP 2
Set a date
We will contact you. After checking the interpreter’s availability, we decide the date.
- STEP 3
Consult with an interpreter
We ask about your school, budget, move-in costs and timing, and search for rooms.
- STEP 4
View & apply
If you find a room you like, we guide you through the viewing and the application.
About interpreters
- Interpreters are by reservation only. Please book as early as possible before your preferred date.
- Depending on the language and schedule, we may not be able to arrange an interpreter. In that case, we will discuss other options with you.
- We will give you the details about interpreters when you book.
POINT
Tips for finding a room in Tokyo as a student
Choose by commute time
Tokyo’s trains are very convenient. If you also look at stations on a direct line to your school, not only near it, it is easier to keep the rent down.
Check move-in costs first
Besides rent, you need a lump sum when you move in. Some rooms have no deposit or key money, and there are ways to reduce the initial cost.
Start before you arrive
Many people look for rooms around school entry seasons (such as April and October). Asking early gives you more choices.
Q&A
Frequently asked questions
How much is the rent?
It depends a lot on the area, the distance from the station and the room size. Tell us your commute and budget, and we will look for rooms that match.
How much are the move-in costs?
They include a deposit (shikikin), key money (reikin), agency fee, first month’s rent, guarantee company fee and fire insurance. As a guide, they are about 4–6 months of rent, but it depends on the room. See also our English guide to renting in Japan.
What documents do I need?
Your residence card (your passport before arriving), school documents (such as a certificate of enrollment or an admission letter) and an emergency contact. The guarantee company may ask for other documents. Requirements differ by room and guarantee company, so we will explain them during your consultation.
I don’t have a guarantor in Japan.
Most rooms use a rent guarantee company. Some rooms can be rented without a guarantor in Japan.
Can I consult before coming to Japan?
Yes. It is fine even if your school is not decided yet. Let’s start preparing around your arrival date. When you can sign a contract or move in depends on the room.
I don’t have a Japanese phone number.
During the consultation, email or LINE is fine. A Japanese phone number may be required when you sign the contract.
Can I get an interpreter on the same day?
Interpreters are by reservation, so we may not be able to arrange one on the same day. Please book early.
CONTACT
Consultation form
Fill in the form below and send it. Our staff will contact you.
You can send it even if your school is not decided or you are not in Japan yet.
Prefer LINE? Contact us here
お問い合わせ
COMPANY
Company information
| Company | Hiro Corporation Co., Ltd. (ROOM COCO) 株式会社ヒロコーポレーション（ルームココ） |
|---|---|
| Address | Ikebukuro E3 Bldg. 1F, 3-9-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013 (8 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station) |
| Phone | 03-6912-6700 (Japanese) |
| Hours | 9:00–19:00 (closed on Wednesdays) |
| License | Real estate brokerage license: Tokyo Governor (4) No. 91982 |
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