Housing

Find and rent a home in Japan

Prepare for property search, applications and tenancy agreements.

Local requirements vary · English guide

Your next steps

01
Set your budget, area and move date
Start with the official service linked below. Your circumstances and location can change the procedure.
02
Check the landlord’s application requirements
03
Compare the full initial and ongoing costs
04
Read the contract and household rules before signing

Documents, fees and deadlines

Use the current official checklist for your specific application. Ask Immibot to check current details, or confirm them with the responsible office.

This is an editorial task guide. The linked official service supplies the current procedure; the guidebook provides background.

7th edition, March 2025. Rules as of October 2024. Current fees, thresholds and procedures can differ.

Source references organised: 2026-10-12. Current legal requirements are checked when you ask.