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Housing Options (Kyoto)

We are excited to offer University-sponsored housing options designed to make your transition to life in Kyoto stress-free. TUJ has handled all the complexities of securing an apartment, including fees, key money, deposits, cleaning fees, contracts, paperwork, utilities, and Internet. All you need to do is apply for housing, and you’ll be ready to enjoy Kyoto and the Kansai region of Japan.

We offer three tiers of single-occupancy rooms, each with unique features and pricing. Leo Palace offers the most size, Mukaijima Gakusei Center is the most affordable, and the brand-new Fastate Kyoto Station and Owl Nest properties are somewhere in between.

1. Leo Palace Mitsuida

  • Large fully furnished executive apartment with all essentials including TV, washer, fridge, microwave, and more.
  • 26 sqm (269 sq ft) or nearly double the size of our Tokyo dorms.
  • Includes: rent, utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, keyless entry, and secure building.
  • Commute to TUJ: 10-15 min. by bike, 30 min. by bus/train, or 32 min. walking

2. Fastate Kyoto Station Woz

  • Modern, brand-new furnished apartments about a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station with all essentials including washer, fridge, and microwave.
  • 21 sqm (226 sq ft) and larger than our Tokyo dorms
  • Includes: rent, fees, utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, and secure building access.
  • Commute to TUJ Kyoto: 21 mins by train.

3. Mukaijima Gakusei Center

  • International student residence (private apartments) with cultural programs, common spaces, and students from Kyoto area universities.
  • Includes: rents, fees, utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, a recreation room, study rooms, and full-service student services office.
  • 20 sqm (215 sq ft) and larger than our Tokyo dorms
  • Commute to TUJ Kyoto: 36 mins by train

4. Owl Nest A and B

  • Modern, brand-new furnished apartments with all essentials including washer, fridge, and microwave. 
  • 5 min walk from the entrance to TUJ Kyoto campus 
  • 1 min walk away from Fujinomori Station. 
  • 25 sqm (269 sq ft) and larger than our Tokyo dorms 
  • Includes: rent, fees, utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi. 
  • Kyoto Station: 21 mins away by train. 

5. International House (i-House)

  • Modern, brand-new furnished apartments about a 5-minute walk from Sumizome station with all essentials including washer, fridge, and microwave. 
  • 23 sqm (247 sq ft) and larger than our Tokyo dorms 
  • Includes: rent, fees, utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, and secure building access. 
  • Commute to TUJ Kyoto: 10 mins walk or 1min by train 

6. Wisteria Kyoto Fukakusa

  • Modern, brand-new furnished apartments about a 10-minute walk from Fujinomori station with all essentials including washer, fridge, and microwave. 
  • 25 sqm (269 sq ft) and larger than our Tokyo dorms 
  • Includes: rent, fees, utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, and secure building access. 
  • Commute to TUJ Kyoto: 15 mins walk or 5mins by bike 

Photos and additional details about each apartment option are included below. University housing is required only for first semester students. Because of the convenience and amenities, we recommend these housing options for short-term study abroad students at TUJ Kyoto. Also, as students prepare to move back to Tokyo, please note that we will hold a Tokyo housing fair each semester.

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Leo Palace Mitsuida

Leo Palace Mitsuida

The Leo Palace Mitsuida building features our top class and most spacious residential living arrangements. TUJ offers 17 individual units that are fully furnished and considerably larger than regular dorm rooms. This is a secure building featuring keyless entry.

The closest station to the building is Takeda on the Kintetsu Kyoto line. From Takeda station you can catch a train directly to the exciting opportunities surrounding Kyoto station in only 7 minutes. There is a convenience store 50 meters from the building. Supermarkets and parks are located nearby. The commute to TUJ Kyoto is 32 mins walking or approx 30 mins by bus/train.

  • Single occupancy room: 26 sqm/269sq ft

Leo Palace Mitsuida Housing Fees

SemesterFee
Fall / Spring500,000yen
Summer420,000yen

ROOM

Leo Palace Mitsuida: Room

All 17 units are approximately 26 sqm each. These larger apartments are equipped with a bed, a private bathroom with a shower and bath, a small kitchen, a table with chairs, an A/C unit, a television, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave and a closet. Bedding (pillow, blanket, and sheets) is provided, but towels are not. High-speed WiFi internet is provided.

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Kyoto Leo Palace Mitsuida
Kyoto Leo Palace Mitsuida
Kyoto Leo Palace Mitsuida
Kyoto Leo Palace Mitsuida

Fastate Kyoto Station Woz

Kyoto Fastate

Fastate Kyoto Station Woz provides exceptional apartment living nearby the world-famous Tofukuji temple. This brand-new building was completed in August 2024.
The single housing units provide ultimate access to everything that Kyoto has to offer. In fact, you can walk to Kyoto Station in under 10 minutes. There is a convenience store just a 6-minute walk from the building and a large AEON mall less than a 20-minute stroll away. There are two parks within a 2-minute walk from the building. The beautiful Kamo river is a 3-minute walk.

There are two stations close to the building so the commute to TUJ Kyoto is only about 20 minutes. Kyoto station on the Karasuma line is 9 minute-walk away and Tofukuji on the Keihin main line is 10 minute-walk away.

  • Single occupancy room: 21 sqm/226 sq ft

Fastate Kyoto Station Woz Housing Fees

SemesterFee
Fall / Spring470,000yen
Summer390,000yen

   

ROOM

Fastate Kyoto Station Woz Room

All rooms are approx. 21 sqm in size and will be equipped with a bed, a private bathroom with a shower and bath, a small kitchen, a desk with chair, an A/C unit, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave and a closet. Bedding (pillow, blanket, and sheets) are provided, but towels are not. High-speed Wi-Fi internet is provided in each room. Note, photos below show rooms before furniture has been added.

Interior

Fastate Kyoto Station Woz
Fastate Kyoto Station Woz
Fastate Kyoto Station Woz
Fastate Kyoto Station Woz
Fastate Kyoto Station Woz
Fastate Kyoto Station Woz

Mukaijima Gakusei Center

Mukaijima Gakusei Center
Mukaijima Gakusei Center Information Map

The Mukaijima Gakusei Center was established to provide a comfortable living environment for international students in Kyoto. The Center has over 200 individual apartments for students spread over 3 buildings. TUJ shares this facility with other international students attending local Kyoto universities.

The Center offers cross-cultural and support programming for all its residents including monthly cultural activities as well as volunteer opportunities in the local community. Not only does each unit have its own kitchen, but the building also has a large shared community kitchen where you can cook with your friends and experience different cuisines from all over the world. The Center also offers a recreation room and study rooms as well as a full-service student services office, maintenance staff, and security guards.

The closest station to the facility is Mukaijima station on the Kintetsu Kyoto line.  The train station is a 15-minute walk away.  There is a convenience store just a few minutes walk from the center and a supermarket 7-minute walk away. The commute to TUJ KYOTO is about 35 minutes away by train.

  • Single occupancy room: 20 sqm/215 sq ft

Mukaijima Student Center Housing Fees

SemesterFee
Fall / Spring300,000yen
Summer250,000yen

   

ROOM

Mukaijima Gakusei Center: Room

All rooms are approx. 20 sqm in size and are equipped with a bed, a private bathroom with a shower and bath, a small kitchen, a desk with chair, an A/C unit, a refrigerator, a microwave and a closet. Bedding (pillow, blanket, and sheets) is provided, but towels are not. A shared laundry area with washing machines and dryers is available on each floor. High-speed Wi-Fi internet is provided in each room.

Interior

Mukaijima Gakusei Center: Interior
Mukaijima Gakusei Center: Interior
Mukaijima Gakusei Center: Interior
Mukaijima Gakusei Center: Interior

Common Facilities

Lounge
Study Room
Shared Kitchen
Sports Room

Owl Nest A and B

Owl Nest A and B

Owl Nest Fees

SemesterFee
Fall / Spring470,000yen
Summer390,000yen

ROOM

Owl Nest A and B

All rooms are approx. 25 sqm in size and will be equipped with a bed, a private bathroom with a shower and bath, a small kitchen, a desk with chair, an A/C unit, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave and a closet. Bedding (pillow, blanket, and sheets) are provided, but towels are not. High-speed Wi-Fi internet is provided in each room.

Interior

Owl Nest A and B
Owl Nest A and B
Owl Nest A and B
Owl Nest A and B
Owl Nest A and B
Owl Nest A and B

Owl Nest A and B

Building A（South）: 100-6, Kitoro-machi, Fukakusa, Fushimi, Kyoto, 612-0025 

Building B (North)：100-2, Kitoro-machi, Fukakusa, Fushimi, Kyoto, 612-0025 

International House (i-House)

International House (i-House)

International House (i-House) provides the perfect balance of convenience and tradition. Surrounded by many local shops and historical sites - it's an excellent base for students wanting to experience authentic Kyoto while staying connected to universities and city life. This is a brand-new building owned by TUJ in September 2025. You can walk to Sumizome Station in under 5 minutes and just one station away from Fujinomori Station — the nearest stop to the TUJ Kyoto campus — or an easy walk or bike ride to class.

International House Housing Fees

SemesterFee
Fall / Spring470,000yen
Summer390,000yen

ROOM

All 19 units are approximately 23 sqm each. These larger apartments are equipped with a bed, a private bathroom with a shower and bath, a small kitchen, a table with chairs, an A/C unit, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave and a closet. Bedding (pillow, blanket, and sheets) is provided, but towels are not. High-speed Wi-Fi internet is provided.

Wisteria Kyoto Fukakusa

Wisteria Kyoto Fukakusa

Wisteria Kyoto Fukakusa is a brand-new building which provides a larger TUJ Kyoto student community than other dorms and smooth journey around Kyoto. It is located between two stations (Takeda station and Fujinomori station) and multiple bus stops. Only one station away to Kyoto station from Takeda station if you take an express. Many restaurants, grocery stores and parks are nearby.

Wisteria Kyoto Fukakusa Housing Fees

SemesterFee
Fall / Spring470,000yen
Summer390,000yen

ROOM

All 55 units are approximately 25 sqm each. These larger apartments are equipped with a bed, a private bathroom with a shower and bath, a small kitchen, a table with chairs, an A/C unit, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave and a closet. Bedding (pillow, blanket, and sheets) is provided, but towels are not. High-speed WiFi internet is provided.