Short-term and furnished rental property

This type of property is for people who are here on a tourist visa or people whose stay in Japan is of a limited or uncertain duration. You can rent it on a monthly basis and it is usually equipped with everything you need to live an everyday life. Usually, the landlord of this type of property will not ask for hefty starting costs which Japan is known to charge when renting long-term, unfurnished rental properties.

 

They would normally only ask for upfront rent, utility fees based on fixed monthly charges (will be charged more if used excessively or there are multiple residents), cleaning fee based on the length of your stay, and depending on the property they may charge you for wifi, hairdryer, bedding sets, etc.

 

This type of rental property is flexible in rental period and has low starting costs but it will typically be much smaller or more expensive than what you would normally pay for long-term unfurnished properties. Not to mention, it is relatively limited in number and you may have difficulty finding one in your favorite neighborhood. Property information can be found on the internet, and you’d have to contact the landlord directly. Local agents in town do not broker short-term rental properties.