The Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS) provides a furnished housing facility at the Kashiwanoha International Village (KIV- 14Fl. Park Axis Kashiwanoha) located in front of Kashiwanoha Campus Station. This housing facility is open for international students, researchers, and some Japanese students as well (currently the quota for the Japanese residents are filled).
Japanese culture-specific customs such as deposits (shiki-kin), key money (reikin), and the guarantor system are unnecessary to live in KIV, therefore you can start your new life in Japan smoothly.
Studio Type rooms
Applications are due by the 1st of the month two months prior to the month you wish to move in. Studio type room is available for short term stay researchers affiliated with GSFS only, from a minimum of 7 days to a maximum of 184 days.
1 room will be available in early April, 2025.
2 rooms will be available in early May, 2025.
1 room will be available in early June, 2025.
1 room will be available in early July, 2025.
We will accept applications until April 1, 2025. The result will be sent via email within 1 week.
Common Type rooms
No rooms available at this moment.
Share Type rooms
Male share type
No rooms available at this moment.
Female share type
No rooms available at this moment.
*We do not disclose which room number will be offered. Also residents can not choose a room number.
*Extension of stays for all room types are not possible, so please make sure of your graduation date.
【Notice】
The KIV fees will be changed. The new fees will apply to all residents, including those with move-ins and move-outs from July 1, 2025, onward.
For details, please seehere.
KIV- General description
KIV has four types of rooms, Share house type, Common type A, Common type B and Studio type. There are a total of 41 rooms. Shared facilities include the kitchen, living and dining room, gender-segregated shower rooms and the laundry room. The shared kitchen is equipped with rice cookers, microwave ovens and other kitchenware. Each room has a desk, a chair and a bed.
KIV Video （Introduction Video by Kashiwa International Office）
From the bus stop in front of KIV to Kashiwa campus, it takes about 10 minutes by the 'Todai shuttle bus'.
Resident Eligibility
International students admitted or enrolled in GSFS
Exchange students who belong to official GSFS student exchange programs
International researchers who work at GSFS
Japanese students enrolled in GSFS who agree to act as a resident assistant and provide the following support to non-Japanese residents.
*English skills above conversation level are necessary
Participate in planning and implementation of regular meetings and events for residents
Cooperate with ILO in offering support to other residents
There are university housing policies developed to support an environment of mutual respect in the housing facility. Residents are expected to follow the housing standards and encourage others to do the same. Residents are responsible for taking ownership in developing a safe, secure, and healthy living environment.
All rooms are for individual use only.
The Studio type rooms managed by the ILO are limited to foreign researchers who are or will be affiliated with GSFS. Full time students enrolled in regular courses should apply for Shared or Common type rooms.
Each unit has 3 or 5 individual rooms, a kitchen, and two bathrooms. Each room has desk, chair, and bed. GSFS owns 13 rooms.
Rent (as of February 20, 2025)
55,000 yen/ month (Utility costs, water bill, and Internet fee are included）
Should occupancy of university housing be less than one (1) full month, rent for that period shall be pro-rated on a daily basis. Rent per day 1,840 yen
Resident must pay 6,500 yen (excluding consumption tax) as a pre-payment to cover cleaning expenses incurred upon vacating the rented housing.
Maintenance Fee 1,100 yen / month Should occupancy of university housing be less than one (1) full month, maintenance fee for that period shall be pro-rated on a daily basis. Maintenance fee per day 37 yen
*The new fees will be applied as of July 1, 2025. *Each room is furnished with a single bed and mattress. Duvets, pillows, and sheets are not provided. These items are not included in the fee and must be purchased separately by the residents.
Period of Stay
Students: the standard period of academic study for the degree being pursued In principle; master students 2 years, doctoral students 3 years [cf.「東京大学大学院学則」(The University of Tokyo Regulations, Article 2 Item 5).]
Researchers: contract period or three (3) years, whichever is shorter.
3Residents are expected to occupy the residence space for the contracted period unless some unavoidable circumstances occur.
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form (Attachment 1) and submit by the deadline from the link below.
Toilet with bathroom vanity, desk, chair, and bed. GSFS owns 6 rooms.
Rent(as of February 20, 2025)
60,000 yen/ month (Utility costs, water bill, and Internet fee are included）
Should occupancy of university housing be less than one (1) full month, rent for that period shall be pro-rated on a daily basis. Rent per day 2,000 yen
Resident must pay 9,500 yen (excluding consumption tax) as a pre-payment to cover cleaning expenses incurred upon vacating the rented housing.
Maintenance Fee 1,200 yen / month Should occupancy of university housing be less than one (1) full month, maintenance fee for that period shall be pro-rated on a daily basis. Maintenance fee per day 40 yen
*The new fees will be applied as of July 1, 2025. *Each room is furnished with a single bed and mattress. Duvets, pillows, and sheets are not provided. These items are not included in the fee and must be purchased separately by the residents.
Period of Stay
Students: the standard period of academic study for the degree being pursued In principle; master students 2 years, doctoral students 3 years [cf.「東京大学大学院学則」(The University of Tokyo Regulations, Article 2 Item 5).]
Researchers: contract period or three (3) years, whichever is shorter.
Residents are expected to occupy the residence space for the contracted period unless some unavoidable circumstances occur.
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form (Attachment 1) and submit by the deadline from the link below.
The room layout is the same as the Common Type A mentioned above, with a larger size of 22㎡. Toilet with bathroom vanity, desk, chair, and bed. GSFS owns 2 rooms.
Rent(as of February 20, 2025)
60,000 yen/ month (Utility costs, water bill, and Internet fee are included）
Should occupancy of university housing be less than one (1) full month, rent for that period shall be pro-rated on a daily basis. Rent per day 2,000 yen
Resident must pay 9,500 yen (excluding consumption tax) as a pre-payment to cover cleaning expenses incurred upon vacating the rented housing.
Maintenance Fee 1,200 yen / month Should occupancy of university housing be less than one (1) full month, maintenance fee for that period shall be pro-rated on a daily basis. Maintenance fee per day 40 yen
*The new fees will be applied as of July 1, 2025. *Each room is furnished with a single bed and mattress. Duvets, pillows, and sheets are not provided. These items are not included in the fee and must be purchased separately by the residents.
Period of Stay
Students: the standard period of academic study for the degree being pursued In principle; master students 2 years, doctoral students 3 years [cf.「東京大学大学院学則」(The University of Tokyo Regulations, Article 2 Item 5).]
Researchers: contract period or three (3) years, whichever is shorter.
Residents are expected to occupy the residence space for the contracted period unless some unavoidable circumstances occur.
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form (Attachment 1) and submit by the deadline from the link below.
Mini-kitchen, toilet with bathroom vanity, bathtub, desk, chair, and bed. GSFS owns 6 rooms.
Rent(as of February 20, 2025)
2,340 yen/ day (Utility costs, water bill, and Internet fee are included)
2. Resident must pay 9,500 yen (excluding consumption tax) as a pre-payment to cover cleaning expenses incurred upon vacating the rented housing.
3. Maintenance Fee 47 yen /day
*The new fees will be applied as of July 1, 2025. *Each room is furnished with a single bed and mattress. Duvets, pillows, and sheets are not provided. These items are not included in the fee and must be purchased separately by the residents.
Period of stay
More than 7days and within 184 days
How to apply
The application deadline for Studio Type Room is the first day of the month two months prior to the month in which you wish to move in. Please fill out the application form (Attachment 2) and submit by the deadline from the link below.
All submitted applications will be reviewed according to the GSFS regulations concerning eligibility mentioned in 2. ILO will notify each applicant of the result by e-mail.
Damage/Repairs
In the event of any damage to 1) the main structure part of the building, or 2) furniture, appliances, equipment, fixtures, or the like in the rented housing, kitchen area, and all other spaces of common use by residents, which is determined to have been the fault of the resident, the resident shall assume all financial responsibility thereto in accordance with university regulations.
※Tenant Liability Insurance
Liability insurance will cover the cost of the damages, if a tenant damages a rented room due to an accident and becomes liable for damages. The University strongly suggests all tenant to buy a Tenant Liability Insurance.
The international Liaison Office, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences E-mail: ilo.secretariatedu.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp (＊Please note that @ is displayed as an image to prevent SPAM.)
