International researchers
Information on housing for international researchers

Overview of the dormitory

International House

For international researchers

5-minute walk to the Tegata campus! All rooms come with Wi-Fi! Comfortable living environment!

Easy access to the Tegata campus and the center of Akita City. All rooms come with Wi-Fi. Comfortable living environment with supermarkets and convenience stores nearby.

Location 5-50, Tanaka, Tegata, Akita City, Akita Prefecture, 010-0862, Japan
Year of establishment Building A: 1999
Structure Reinforced concrete, 3 stories
Number of rooms Building A: 10 rooms
Occupants International researchers
Types of rooms Single room, double occupancy room for a couple, family occupancy room

Facilities and equipment

Communal facilities

Multi-purpose hall (1st floor)
Multi-purpose hall (1st floor)
Shared kitchen (1st floor)
Shared kitchen (1st floor)
Laundry room (1st floor; coin-operated washing machines and dryers available)
Laundry room

Number of rooms and facilities

Number of rooms: 10 in total
International House, Building A

5 single rooms (approx. 13㎡)

Monthly rent7,554 JPY
Daily rent251 JPY
  • Unit bathroom (shower, bathtub and sink)
  • toilet
  • kitchen (gas cooktop with one gas burner)
  • bed (with bedding, no sheets)
  • desk
  • chair
  • reading lamp
  • bookshelf
  • shoe shelf
  • refrigerator
  • microwave oven
  • dehumidifier
  • fire extinguisher
  • gas alarm
  • curtains
  • clothes storage space
  • air conditioner
  • Wi-Fi
  • gas heater

  • Desk

  • Bed

  • Kitchen

  • Bookshelf

  • Gas heater

  • Unit bathroom and toilet

  • International House, Building A, single room

3 double occupancy rooms for a couple (approx.39㎡)

Monthly rent23,664 JPY
Daily rent788 JPY
  • Unit bathroom (shower, bathtub and sink)
  • toilet
  • kitchen (gas cooktop with two gas burners)
  • bed (with bedding, no sheets)
  • desk
  • chair
  • reading lamp
  • bookshelf
  • shoe shelf
  • refrigerator
  • microwave oven
  • dehumidifier
  • fire extinguisher
  • gas alarm
  • curtains
  • clothes storage space
  • air conditioner
  • Wi-Fi
  • gas heater
  • washing machine
  • wardrobe
  • sofa
  • TV
  • TV stand
  • cleaning supplies

  • Living room

  • Table

  • Kitchen

  • Bed

  • Clothes storage space

  • Unit bathroom and toilet

  • International House, Building A, double occupancy room for a couple

2 family occupancy rooms (approx. 54㎡)

Monthly rent32,452 JPY
Daily rent1,081 JPY
  • Unit bathroom (shower, bathtub and sink)
  • toilet
  • kitchen (gas cooktop with three gas burners)
  • bed (with bedding, no sheets)
  • desk
  • chair
  • reading lamp
  • bookshelf
  • shoe shelf
  • refrigerator
  • microwave oven
  • dehumidifier
  • fire extinguisher
  • gas alarm
  • curtains
  • clothes storage space
  • air conditioner
  • Wi-Fi
  • gas heater
  • washing machine
  • wardrobe
  • sofa
  • TV
  • TV stand
  • cleaning supplies
  • bunk beds
  • study desk

  • Living room

  • Table

  • Bed

  • Bunk beds

  • Clothes storage space

  • Unit bathroom and toilet

  • International House, Building A, family occupancy room

＊In addition to the rent for the dormitory, residents must pay their own expenses for utilities(electricity, gas and water) and hall management fees (2,500 JPY/month).

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Procedures for moving into the International House

Eligibility

International researchers engaged in education and research at Akita University (international researchers, visiting international researchers, researchers invited through the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) international exchange program and other eligible researchers) and their spouse and children.

Period of stay

One month to one year (maximum limit of one year).

Procedures for moving in

  • STEP.01
    Check the availability of the room you would like to reserve and make a provisional reservation. You will be able to make a provisional reservation from six months prior to the desired date of moving in.
    (For inquiries, please contact the International Affairs Division at Tel: (+81)-(0)18-889-2258, email: ryugaku@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp)
  • STEP.02
    The following documents must be submitted to the International Affairs Division at least one month prior to the desired moving-in date through the General Affairs Section of the applicable faculty or graduate school.

    ①Application form for the International House (Attachment Form No.1-2)
    ＊Please download the form from the “Application and notification forms download” page.

    ②A copy of the “Report on Acceptance of International Visiting Researchers” or an equivalent document officially certifying acceptance by the university.

    ③A copy of the passport (page with name and photo) of the resident (and all co-residents, if any).

  • STEP.03
    The International Affairs Division will send a letter of acceptance to the host faculty member through the General Affairs Section of the applicable faculty or graduate school upon which the reservation will be finalized.
*Please note that the prospective tenants cannot themselves apply directly to the dorm. Procedures for moving in should be carried out by the host researcher at Akita University.
*Please note that depending on availability, we may not be able to accept your reservation for the desired period.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I apply to live in the dormitory?
Applications are accepted at any time. Your application status will be posted on this website, so please check it accordingly.
Do I need a guarantor when I move in?
No, you don’t.
Is it possible to change rooms after moving in?
In principle, you cannot change your room.
Is there a parking lot or bicycle parking lot?
Yes, there is a parking lot and a bicycle parking lot, and they are free of charge. However, prior permission is required for parking cars, while prior permission is not required for bicycles.
The period of residence is one year, but can I stay longer than this?
No, the maximum period is one year.
Is there a curfew?
There is no curfew, but there is a daily quiet time from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Other rules set by the university must also be strictly observed.
Is it possible to move in earlier than the scheduled moving-in date?
No, it is not.
Can I keep a pet in the dormitory?
No, pets are not allowed in the dormitory.
Do you have a cleaning service?
Shared facilities such as the multipurpose hall, kitchen, and laundry room will be cleaned by the contractor, but the personal rooms must be cleaned by the residents themselves.
Is there a cafeteria in the dormitory?
No, there is no cafeteria. You can prepare food in your room.

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