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Other Short-Stay accommodations
Dormitories
Dormitories are usually housed in
older buildings, and are largely found in main cities such
as Kyoto, Tokyo, and Osaka. Prices
are at 1,500 to 3,000 Yen per night and person.
Youth Hostels
Youth Hostels in Japan are very
much similar as those in North America and Europe. They are
relatively cheap at 2,500 to 3,500
Yen per night per member and 1,000 Yen more for non-members.
Memberships are sold in at the hostel. There are more than
300 hostels in Japan. The only difference they have from
other hostels is that they serve Japanese breakfast and have
Japanese
style bathrooms.
Temples
Mount Koya is one of the Buddhist temples
that allow overnight stay for tourists. Prices are typically
at 3,000 to 10,000
Yen per person and night.
Move-in Fees
Upon occupancy, an initial move-in
fee is expected from a tenant. It can be broken down into
the following:
- Rent for one month.
- 2-3 months rent for “refundable
damage deposit” or
shikikin. Though ideally it is refundable,
most landlords do not give it back when you leave.
- Key money (reikin) or a
gift to the landlord that is equivalent to 1-2 months
rent. Although some landlords
have been abandoning this fee, some still collects it.
- If you found the house
through a real estate agent, you'll be expected to pay
a fee that amounts
to about 1 month's rent.
Contracts
Before signing
Prepare the following documents
before signing a contract:
• Certificate of Alien Registration
• Income statement from your company.
•
Guarantor's statement – a guarantor (hoshounin) who will "guarantee" that
you will pay the rent and not vandalize the place.
Usually, the guarantor is the employer.
• Certificate of seal impression
Bring a Japanese Person Along
Unless you speak
or understand the language, it will be better of you tag
long a Japanese person when
dealing with real estate contracts.
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