LET’S ENJOY
DORMITORY
LIFE!
OKOSHIYASU KYOTO
We provide support to students to study
at specialized training colleges in Kyoto.
Specialized training colleges
in Japan aim to provide students with the necessary skills
for employment through more advanced professional education.
We invite you to study abroad in Kyoto, a city endowed with Japanese culture,
history, and abundant nature,
to take the time to acquire practical skills and knowledge.
POINTS TO CHECK
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The dorm matron cooks each meal wholeheartedly based on recipes devised by a registered professional dietician.
That's why you can enjoy homelike comfort and nutritionally balanced breakfast and dinner. Our commitment to hearty cooking ensures that students have a healthy lifestyle. -
The housemaster and matron live on-site to assist you in your daily life, so you can live with peace of mind.
They are always nearby to look after you, accompanying you to the hospital when you are ill or receiving packages while you are out. -
You will have your own room for some important alone-time.
Many of our properties are fully furnished with furniture and appliances, so you can start your new life immediately with just one bag. It is economical because you will require less luggage to move in. -
Each property has well-designed shared facilities such as a kitchen, a dining room, and common baths. These shared facilities are not only convenient but also places for socializing with friends.
They also give you a chance to learn the language as you will have more opportunities to interact with Japanese students.
We have many properties
where you can begin a new life now!
Please contact us to get started!
AREA MAP
WHERE IS KYOTO?
KYOTO CITY CENTER
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NORTHERN
KYOTO AREA
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SOUTHERN
KYOTO AREA
DORMITORY LIST
- …Male / Female Student Dormitory
- …Student Dormitory for Men
- …Student Dormitory for Women
Rakuhoku & Kamigyo Area
Nishikyoku & Ukyoku Area
Higashiyama & Sakyoku Area
Nakagyoku Area
Fushimi & Shimogyoku Area
Yamashinaku Area
SCHOOL LIST
North Kyoto
- 1Kyoto Computer Gakuin (Rakuhoku Campus)
- 2Urasenke Gakuen Professional College of Chado
- 3Kyoto Architectural College
- 4Kyoto Computer Gakuin (Kamogawa Campus)
- 5Kyoto Institute of Design
Central Kyoto
- 6Kyoto Culinary Art College
- 7Kyoto Pastry & Bakery Art College
- 8Kyoto Beauty College
- 9Kyoto College of Medical Health
- 10Kyoto YMCA College
- 11Kyoto College of Hotel, Tourism & Bridal Management
- 12Kyoto Career College of Foreign Language
- 13Ohara School of Bookkeeping, Business and Public Servant, Kyoto
South Kyoto
- 14YIC Kyoto Technical College
- 15YIC Kyoto Pet General College
- 16Kyoto Computer Gakuin (Kyoto Ekimae Campus)
- 17YIC Kyoto Beauty College
- 18Kyoto College of Public Servants & IT Accounting
- 19Kyoto Computer Gakuin Automobile School
- 20Amuse Hair Beauty College
- 21Kyoto College of Medicine & Welfare
- 22Kyoto Barber & Beauty College
West Kyoto
- 23Kyoto College of Nutritional & Medical Sciences
Kyoto Prefecture North
- 24Kyoto College of Traditional Arts
- 25Maizuru YMCA College
Kyoto Prefecture South
- 26Nissan Automobile Technical College Kyoto
- 27The Welfare College of Kyoto
ROLE MODEL
In the case of Ms.A,
who arrived in Japan in July.
She loves Japan, loves Kyoto, and loves baking!
She first went to a Japanese language school to enter the Kyoto Pastry & Bakery Art College.
She decided to base herself at Dormy Hanazono Marutamachi because it is close to both schools.
KYOTO SUMMER
JULY07
Arrive in Japan &
Start a New Life!
Rental bikes are available!
Use one to cycle around Kyoto.
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A is excited to begin her new life in her tatami room!
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You can enjoy cooking with friends in the dormitory kitchen area. Everyone can eat together, share their original dishes, and get lots of new ideas!
Many convenient facilities are nearby!
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There is a convenience store about 4 minutes' walk from the dormitory!
It is close and convenient when you need it. -
There is a supermarket about 6 minutes' walk from the dormitory! Even if you buy a lot, you can take it home right away because it's so close.
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There is a home improvement center about 23 minutes by bicycle from the dormitory! It's handy when you feel like some DIY.
Gion Festival &
Enjoy the Summer in Kyoto
Gion Festival
Gion Festival is Kyoto's iconic event in July and is one of Japan's three most important festivals. The festival's highlight is the procession of 33 floats on the 17th and 24th. Yamahoko, the float ceremony of the Kyoto Gion Festival, is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Try Zazen
at Myoshinji Temple
What is Zazen?
Zazen is a Buddhist discipline in which one reflects oneself by sitting upright and focusing one's mind. It's essential significance lies in "quietly re-examining one's own mind". Myoshinji Temple is near the dormitory, so give it a go!
AUGUST08
Obon and Gozan no Okuribi (Daimonji)
Kyoto's Gozan no Okuribi, which lights up the summer night sky, is a traditional event for sending off the spirits of the deceased family members who had returned for Obon. Bonfires in the shape of characters and symbols are lit on mountains in Kyoto, starting with Higashiyama, followed by Matsugasaki, Nishigamo, Ohkitayama, and Saga. All five of these bonfires are listed as intangible folk cultural assets of the city of Kyoto.
KYOTO AUTUMN
SEPTEMBER09
Best Places to See Autumnal Foliage in Arashiyama, Kyoto.
When autumn arrives in Arashiyama, the foliage around the Togetsukyo Bridge and the Ohi River take on vibrant hues, lending the whole area of Arashiyama an autumnal ambiance. The area is widely known as a scenic spot blessed with a rich natural environment.
Just enjoying the view from the bridge is enough to get you in an autumnal mood.
OCTOBER10
Try your hand at wagashi-making & learn the etiquettes
Before starting at her vocational school, give wagashi-making a try.
They come in various shapes and looks, including seasonal flowers and animals.
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Feel safe knowing that you will be taught by professional artisans. You can eat the wagashi you've made to test what professional quality is supposed to taste like!
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Try authentic matcha tea.
Enjoy tea with your self-made wagashi and matcha!
Get on a bike and take a tour of Kyoto's pastries & bread
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Kyoto is Japan's largest consumer of bread!
The many bakeries selling delicious bread and bakery hopping make Kyoto appealing.
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I want to be able to make such fluffy loaves of bread, just like my favorite baker!
DECEMBER12
Living in Kyoto
Winter Events
KYOTO WINTER
DECEMBER12
Living in Kyoto
Winter Events
Have a Christmas party with your dormitory friends!
Enjoy a day of fun, playing games, and exchanging gifts!
BUS ROUTE
Take the bus to school when it's too cold to cycle!
It’s handy since it takes about 17 minutes from the dormitory to school.
JANUARY01
Living in Kyoto
New Years'
holiday
On New Year's day, head to Heian Jingu Shrine, known for warding off evil spirits and matchmaking.
Try an Omikuji to get your year's fortune told!
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
To pray for academic progress and successful exams, visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, a 20-minute bus ride from the dormitory. It won't be long before you're accepted by the school!
FEBRUARY02
Japanese language exams
Study for exams with Japanese friends
You’re sure to pass your exams because you will be living in an environment where you can learn to speak, read, and write Japanese in day-to-day life!
KYOTO SPRING
MARCH03
Prepare to enrol!
You will have lots to prepare before enrolling, such as studying the basics of cooking, cooking with friends, and having them taste your food!
Don't forget to explore Kyoto's springtime, either!
You can feel safe leaving the dormitory knowing the housemaster is always there!
APRIL04
Start at your vocational school!
Study towards your dreams!
Finally, the pastry-making and cooking studies begin in earnest!
It’s fantastic because you will learn from the experts and make so many friends!
MAY05
Feel Kyoto's History
Aoi Festival
Aoi Festival is one of Kyoto's three main festivals. It is a fancy, old-world event dating back some 1,400 years. The famous procession with over 500 people dressed as Heian aristocrats make their way from the Kyoto Imperial Palace to Shimogamo Shrine to Kamigamo Shrine.
BASIC
INFORMATION
Common notes
- An application form must be submitted
*Full name (alphabetically and in kana and kanji if available), name of the school you are entering, tenancy period, and your choice of student dormitory. - We will inform you of a room vacancy at the time of your application, but you cannot choose a room.
- You may not choose April as the agreement termination month.
- Your room will be secured when you have had a VISA issued and your flight has been confirmed.
- Documents required are:
A copy of your passport and VISA.
A copy of your student ID or admission certificate.
An ID photo. - In principle, payment must be made by bank transfer (the tenant must bear the remittance charges).
- A cancellation fee will be charged for applications canceled before the agreement period.
*25,000 yen for one month to 15 days before the start of agreement, 50,000 yen up to the day before the start of the agreement, and no refund after the commencement of the agreement.
Short-term notes
- Tenancy agreement for over one month to 91 days.
- A lump-sum payment of all expenses during the agreement period is required prior to moving in.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations made in the middle of the agreement period.
- Room cleaning fees will incur if the agreement period exceeds 91 days due to agreement renewal.
Long-term notes
- Tenancy agreement for over 91 days to one year.
- A one-month notice is required for vacating the student dormitory in the middle of the agreement period.
- If you vacate the student dormitory before the agreement period ends, the security deposit will be forfeited and retained by us as a penalty charge.
- After moving into student dormitory, the monthly payment can be made at a convenience store or by opening a bank account in Japan for a direct debit.
FAQ
- We do not provide transfers between the airport and student dormitory.
- Meals are provided as a part of the service, so the fees are charged even if you do not take them.
- We cannot change ingredients or accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Bedding is not rented in our student dormitory.
*Since it is not easy to buy bedding on the day you move in, please be sure to prepare in advance or apply for a lease. - You are still required to pay the rent and fees if you are away for an extended period, such as returning to your country, during the agreement period.
*Rent and fees = student dormitory rent, electricity rates, communications facility charges. - The rent and fees will not be charged at a pro-rata rate no matter which date of the month you vacate the student dormitory.
- You may not share your room or use it with your family.
- The tenancy agreement is renewable, and there is no fee for renewing.
*When renewing a tenancy, you may not specify April as the agreement termination month. - We do not accept cash or credit card payments.
- The superintendent and management company staff basically communicate in Japanese. While some may be able to respond in English in some cases but not in other languages.
DWELLING TYPE
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DORMITORY
Our dormitories are multi-dwellings offered by schools for students and businesses for employees. Dormy offers meals and private rooms, which are fully furnished and equipped.
