Find a place to call home in Tokyo.
From your first shortlist to move-in day. Follow the steps and open the guide you need along the way.
Stages: 5Steps: 5Guides: 9
Find your starting pointThis roadmap is in English. Articles in your selected language are linked when available; English articles are labelled.
Use this before or after arriving. If your employer or school has arranged housing, start with the parts you need.
Set your priorities and budget
Start with your commute, length of stay, and what you can spend on moving.
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Write down your housing priorities
Separate the things you need from the things you can compromise on. Compare the total move-in cost as well as rent.
Find and compare homes
Explore the housing types that fit your circumstances.
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Shortlist rental homes and ask about application requirements
Ask your employer or school about housing support too
Ask about viewings, documents, guarantor arrangements, and language support. If you are abroad, ask how much can be arranged remotely.
Apply and review the rental contract
Make sure the costs and conditions are clear before committing.
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Review the rental costs, documents, and lease terms
Ask for the payment breakdown and an explanation of any terms you do not understand, including renewal and moving out.
Get ready for move-in day
Check what comes with the property and what you need to arrange yourself.
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Arrange utilities, connectivity, and payments
Once the property and move-in date are agreed
Coordinate service appointments, delivery access, and accepted payment methods with the property and providers.
Settle into your new home
Find your building’s routines and the paperwork for your new address.
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Check mail, rubbish collection, and address procedures
Check the mailbox and rubbish calendar. Return to the living roadmap to choose first-arrival or domestic-move paperwork.
A home is the beginning.
Choose the paperwork and everyday arrangements for your new address.