Accommodation (Non-Degree seeking student)

Showa Women's University provides accommodation for international students on semester programs. Accommodation will be determined after the accommodation survey after application.
(Due to the limited number of rooms in each dormitory, your request may not always be granted.)

*Please refer to the following information for the rent and details for SWU non-degree seeking students.
*Common service fees, security deposits, gratuity fee, etc. listed on each dormitory homepage will not be charged to students participating in our programs.

Access  Approx. 45 minutes by train and on foot
4 minute walk from Chitosekarasuyama Station
*Round trip fare to the university: 580 yen
 Approx. 45 minutes by train and on foot
4 minute walk from Chitosekarasuyama Station
*Round trip fare to the university: 580 yen
Type Single apartment-style room Single apartment-style room (shared kitchen)
Facility <Exclusive facilities>
Air conditioner, bed, desk, chair, closet, kitchen, unit bath, washing machine, refrigerator, microwave, internet

<Shared facilities>
Piano room (soundproof room), conference room, study room, delivery locker
<Exclusive facilities>
Air conditioner, bed, desk, chair, closet, separate bath and toilet, vanity, washing machine, refrigerator,
Internet

<Shared facilities>
Cafeteria, shared kitchen, study room, dance room, delivery locker
rent
60,000 yen (One-time payment is not available. Cash transfer only*)

<Move-in>Rent is prorated by the number of days for the month of moving in.
<Move-out> Rent differs depending on the timing of leaving. The rent is set for leaving at the month’s beginning, middle, and end. You must declare your leaving by the 15th of the prior month.

68,000 yen (One-time payment is not available. Cash transfer only*)

<Move-in>Rent is prorated by the number of days for the month of moving in.
<Move-out> Rent differs depending on the timing of leaving. The rent is set for leaving at the month’s beginning, middle, and end. You must declare your leaving by the 15th of the prior month.

FeatureFemale students only
Convenience store on the first floor
Built in February 1982 (renovated in 2)
Breakfast and dinner provided (25,300 yen/month *Need to apply separately)
Built-in January 2023, opened in March 1
Leaflet in JapaneseFlora Court Setagaya
Flora Court Setagaya Materials (English)
Campus Village Chitose-Karasuyama
Campus Village Chitose Karasuyama Materials (English)
*Dormitory fees of multiple months cannot be paid at once. Payment will be made every month in cash (Japanese yen).

[Rules regarding lodging]*Only for study abroad students participating in the semester program.
  • While studying abroad at Showa Women's University, as a general rule, students must stay in the dormitory designated by the university. If you have relatives or friends in Japan and would like to stay in a residence other than the one designated by the university, please contact the International Exchange Center with the necessary information by the designated deadline and obtain permission in advance.
      First semester study abroad: January 1th Second semester study abroad: July 10th
      ① Name of cohabitant/occupation/relationship with applicant ② Address of residence *If not confirmed at the time of application, you cannot stay in a place other than the designated accommodation.
  • It is not possible to move into the dormitory on a day other than the designated date.
  • Regardless of the expiration date of your residence status, you must move out of the dormitory by the date below.
      First semester: August 8st Second semester: March 31th
  • No changes will be allowed after the accommodation has been decided. In addition, students who plan to study abroad for one year (second term) must, in principle, live in the same dormitory for the second term as well.

Bedding

Bed frames and mattresses are provided, but students must prepare bedding items (bed pads, sheets, futons, pillows, etc.)
Below are links to where to buy them, but you can buy your own bedding if you like.
Those who wish to rent bedding (Japanese & English)
Those who wish to purchase bedding (Japanese & English)