What is the procedure for staying at a Gaijin House?

Most guest houses would like you to call or email them first.

They will want to know:

• Name, nationality, sex, age
• Contact number or email.
• When you wish to stay.
• How long your stay will be.
• (If there are rooms available.) You will be asked to come see them if you are in Japan.
• Some places hold a short interview just to make sure you won't be trouble.
• If all is well you will need to sign a contract.
• Most places charge a deposit fee ranging from 10,000-30,000yen. (This is almost always returned to you, unless you have severely damaged something.)
• You will also have to pay the first months rent upfront.

Foreigners will need a valid passport and/or an Alien Registration Card.
Japanese require identification also.