For Year 2024
The Pre-Arrival Questionnaire form will be sent to applicants who have been accepted as international students at GRIPS. Based on the responses to the Pre-Arrival Questionnaire, housing will be arranged for newly-enrolled international students at the following three facilities:
- GRIPS IHGRIPS International House
- TIECTokyo International Exchange Center
- MISATOMisato Housing Complex
- Finding Accommodation by Yourself
- Cost Comparison Table (IH, TIEC, MISATO)
♦Accompanying Family Members♦
We would like you to think very carefully about bringing your family to Japan. Before making the final decision, please take all aspects into consideration. For example, your family may have difficulty in communicating with the neighbors and other locals; it is not easy to find a spot in a kindergarten here; and there may be unexpected extra financial burdens.
You are responsible for supporting your family financially and making such necessary arrangements as completing resident registration at the local city office and making national health premium payments.
Note: Leasing agreements are to be signed for a one-year period, and room changes (e.g. from Single to Couple Room, from Family to Single Room, from TIEC to IH) are not permitted during the academic year. It is very important that you plan carefully before submitting the Pre-Arrival Questionnaire form. If you plan to bring your family, you have to choose a family room from the beginning. Once you have been assigned a Couple/Family Room, you cannot transfer to a Single Room even if you cannot bring your family after all.
Also, please note that the rule that only one person may stay in a Single Room in both GRIPS IH and TIEC is strictly adhered to. In the event of a family visit, the student and his/her family are responsible for finding their accommodation.
Due to the limited number of rooms, it may be necessary to assign rooms by lottery. In that case, though housing will be provided, unfortunately we cannot guarantee that your specific housing preference will be met.
Please refer to the Pre-Arrival FAQs about Accommodation for further information. |
1. GRIPS IH1 & 2
GRIPS International House in Nakano, Tokyo
Building and Location GRIPS International House (GRIPS IH1), located in Nakano, is a 15-minute walk from the North exit of JR Nakano Station. Average commuting time to the GRIPS campus is 40 minutes. There are many stores and restaurants in the Nakano area. There is a hospital close to the accommodation.
Rooms and Facilities GRIPS IH1 provides single and couple rooms for single students and married couples (and couples with official certification) with no children. An English-speaking resident manager will provide assistance when you move in. Note: Smoking is not allowed inside the facility and is permitted only in designated areas. • Photos of GRIPS IH1 |
Monthly rent, utilities, furnishings, etc. (IH1) |
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Single unit |
52,300–61,800 yen with private kitchen, bath unit, bed, closet, desk, chairs, washer, refrigerator, microwave, vacuum cleaner (shared), and iron. (24–30 m2) |
Couple unit |
75,800 yen Same facilities as single unit, plus dining table, chairs, and cupboard. (40 m2) |
Move-in fee |
1 month’s rent (non-refundable) |
Utilities |
Charged separately, based on usage |
Internet |
Your Internet fee is included in your rent, and free Wi-Fi is available in the facility. |
Bed linen |
Available for purchase 11,660 yen* *Disposal fee included |
Commuter Pass | Nakano (JR Sobu Line) to Roppongi (Toei Oedo Line) (40-minute commute) |
1-month |
7,180 yen |
3-month |
20,460 yen |
6-month |
38,730 yen |
GRIPS International House 2 in Nakano, Tokyo
Building and Location GRIPS International House 2 (GRIPS IH2), located in Nakano, is a 15-minute walk from the south exit of JR Nakano Station. Average commuting time to the GRIPS campus is 40 minutes.
Rooms and Facilities GRIPS IH2 provides single and couple rooms for single students and married couples (and couples with official certification) with no children. There is no resident manager in IH2. Resident assistance will be provided by (student) Resident Assistants. There is no elevator in this four-story building. Smoking on the premises is not allowed inside or outside IH2, including in student rooms. If you are a smoker and you find this regulation difficult, please consider applying for other dormitories.
• Photos for GRIPS IH2 |
Monthly rent, utilities, furnishings, etc. (IH2) |
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Single unit |
50,300–51,800 yen. Private kitchen, bath unit, bed, closet, desk, chairs, washer, refrigerator, microwave, vacuum cleaner (shared), and iron. (21–24 m2) |
Couple unit |
74,800 yen. Same facilities as single unit, plus dining table, chairs, and cupboard. (40–42 m2) |
Move-in fee |
1 month’s rent (non-refundable) |
Utilities |
Charged separately, based on usage |
Internet |
Your Internet fee is included in your rent, and Internet is available by LAN. Note: if you want Wi-Fi, and your laptop doesn't have a LAN cable port, you will need to prepare your own Wi-Fi router. |
Bed linen |
Available for purchase 11,660 yen* *Disposal fee included |
Commuter Pass | Nakano (JR Sobu Line) to Roppongi (Toei Oedo Line) (40-minute commute) |
1-month |
7,180 yen |
3-month |
20,460 yen |
6-month |
38,730 yen |
2. TIEC
Tokyo International Exchange Center in the Tokyo Bayside area
Building and Location TIEC is located near Tokyo Bay. The average commuting time to the GRIPS campus in Roppongi is 45 minutes. The TIEC complex, constructed by the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture, can accommodate 800 students and researchers affiliated with universities in the greater Tokyo area.
Rooms and Facilities GRIPS has been allocated a limited number of rooms in TIEC. Almost all TIEC units available for GRIPS students are single rooms, though some couple/family rooms are available mainly for YLP scholars.
For more information, visit the website of the Tokyo International Exchange Center (TIEC). |
Monthly rent, utilities, etc. |
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Residence Hall A for singles |
35,000 yen per month, Studio (20 m2). Facilities include shower, toilet, washstand, air-conditioner, bed, desk, chair, bookshelf, refrigerator, telephone and inter-phone. |
Residence Hall B for singles |
52,000 yen per month, Studio (30 m2). Facilities are the same as in RH A, plus kitchen (IH heater) |
Residence Hall C for couples and families* |
74,500 yen per month, 2 LDK (80 m2). Facilities are the same as in RH B, plus bath, sofa, dining table and study room. *Families with a child under 5 years of age. |
Residence Hall D for families |
86,500 yen per month, 3 LDK (100 m2). Facilities are the same as in RH C |
Move-in fee |
1 month’s rent (non-refundable) |
Utilities |
Charged separately, based on usage |
Internet |
Available upon request in a room, around 2,200 yen / month plus initial cost of 3,300 yen. |
Bed linen |
7,000 yen for Rental (1-year contract) |
Commuter Pass | Tokyo International Cruise Terminal (Yurikamome Line) to Roppongi (Toei Oedo Line) – 45 minutes |
1-month |
10,040 yen |
3-month |
28,630 yen |
6-month |
54,230 yen |
3. MISATO
Misato Housing Complex in Saitama Prefecture
Building and Location Misato is located in the suburbs of Tokyo. Most students with children will be assigned to Misato. Built in the 70s, Misato Complex accommodates about 20,000 residents. The commuting time to GRIPS is 80-120 minutes, so if you choose to live there, be prepared to spend considerable time on travel.
Rooms and Facilities Some rooms are not equipped with heaters or air conditioners, so you may need to purchase at least a heater; some buildings do not have an elevator. Residents are expected to keep the noise level to a minimum at all time, especially if you have small children.
For more information, visit the website. |
Monthly rent, utilities, etc. |
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2 rooms with kitchen |
Approximately 58,000 yen for family with children. (42-58 m2) |
Furniture |
Units in Misato Danchi are unfurnished but a basic 8-item set of furniture/appliances (gas stove, table & chair, refrigerator, washing machine, ceiling light, microwave, vacuum cleaner, and curtain. Monthly rental fee of 7,210 yen) |
Cleaning fee |
50,000 yen |
Common service charge |
3,000 yen/month |
Spare keys |
1,155 yen |
Utilities |
Charged separately, based on usage |
Internet |
Available on request, around 5,600 yen/month plus initial fee 9,000 yen |
Bed linen |
Available for purchase (12,000 – 15,000 yen) |
Fire and flood insurance |
Mandatory for all Misato residents (6,200 yen/year) |
Commuter Pass | Shin-Misato (JR Musashino Line) Shin-Matsudo (JR Joban Line/Chiyoda Line) Nogizaka (JR Joban Line/Chiyoda Line) – 80-100 minutes |
1-month |
12,480 yen |
3-month |
35,560 yen |
6-month |
67,390 yen |
4. Finding Accommodation by Yourself
If you do not need assistance from GRIPS regarding housing, please provide details about your planned housing situation in Japan when you complete the Pre-Arrival Questionnaire.
You are responsible for completing your resident registration at your local city office and enrolling in the National Health Insurance by yourself.