I’m researching and planning to do the language and career path at either ISI Shibuya/Harajuku or Takadanobaba. I’ll be visiting for the first time for vacation next month 11/28-12/14. I want to take advantage of my time there and possibly touring the campuses and potential housing. Since I don’t believe I will opt into dorms or shared housing. I am looking into housing websites like Hmlet (unless there are other suggestions out there more suited for foreigners that includes utilities and has none or a low key/management fee?) i’m also open to looking if the place does not include utilities but at least affordable housing. Since I’m unsure if I will have part-time work while I’m studying there, I’m saving up as much as I can for emergency funds.
Is it realistic to find an affordable 1DK or 1K in nearby neighborhoods Nakano-ku, Suginami-ku, Koenji, Asagaya as I know staying right in the city by those campuses would be more expensive so I would like to balance finances, but not having an intense commute. Or is there a recommended neighborhood from those campuses that I have not listed? Also are majority furnished? Would prefer that since would be on a student visa at first.
The highest I would want to pay monthly is ($800-$900)/(¥122,296/ ¥137,616)but of course would prefer lower options if possible and make sure I’m in a safe neighborhood. Appreciate any information with this!
by bubblezpop