Kuwanoki Dormitory
Rules and Regulations
Fees
| North Wing | South Wing | |
| Monthly rent | 16,000 yen | 14,000 yen |
|---|---|---|
| Admission fee（Non-refundable） | 30,000 yen | 30,000 yen |
| Monthly utility fee | 8,500 yen (fixed price) | 7,100 yen (fixed price, excluding gas*) *Actual gas expense will be billed separately by the gas company. |
*Fees are subject to change.
A bill will be sent to each resident’s mailbox every month, and payment must be made at the bank by the last day of each month.
You are required to pay the full monthly rent even if you move into the dormitory in the middle of the month. However, in the following cases, the rent will be as follows.
Moving in after September 24: Half of the monthly rent
Moving out in March or September (by the 15th of each month): Half of the monthly rent
Period of Stay
Between 1 month and 1 year. (*In principle, the period of stay cannot be extended.)
*For priority tenants whose expected period of enrollment at Okayama University is for 1 year or more, the period of stay is up to 6 months.
*For semi-priority tenants, the period of stay is up to 6 months regardless of the expected period of enrollment at Okayama University.
For details, please check the move-in notification email you received prior to your arrival in Japan. If you need a certificate of the PERMISSION FOR RESIDENCE, please ask the dorm manager after moving in.
Facilities
| North Wing | South Wing | |
| Type | Single student | Single student |
|---|---|---|
| No. of rooms | 51 | 100 |
| Area | 14.4㎡ | 19.5㎡ |
| No. of floors | 1-3rd | 1-5th |
| Constructed in | 1983（Renovated in 2012） | 1988 |
In-room Facilities
Desk, Chair, Bookshelf (South Wing only), Locker, Bed, Air conditioner, Bath, Toilet, Mini-kitchen (North Wing: IH stove, South Wing: Gas stove), Fridge, Curtains, Free wired/Wi-Fi internet service
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Please prepare your own tableware and bedding. Laundry machines are available in the common laundry room on each floor.
Bed mattress size: (North Wing) 900× 2000 (South Wing) 900×2000 or 1100×2100 *Unit: mm
*All sizes are approximate.
*For the residents of South Wing, please check after moving in as it varies depending on the room.
North Wing
South Wing
Shared Facilities
North Wing
1st floor: Common Room, Conversation Hall, Library, Japanese Room, Laundry Room
Each floor: Laundry Room, Conversation Room
*There is no elevator.
South Wing
Each floor: Laundry Room
*There is no elevator.
How to Use the Shared Facilities
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Please follow the steps below to use the shared facilities at Kuwanoki.
Usage Rules for Shared Facilities of Kuwanoki Dormitory - Reservations must be made online.
Conversation Hall Library Japanese Room
Conversation Room @ N2F Conversation Room @ N3F
Note-
・Only residents of the International Student Dormitories are eligible to make reservations.
・Reservations can be made up to three months in advance.
・The N-Wing 2F and 3F conversation rooms can only be used during manager hours because they are inside the residential area. No noisy activities are allowed.
・No food or drinks in the Japanese Room. Reservations may be refused to protect the tatami.
- To cancel or change your reservation time, please use the URL provided in your reservation confirmation email.
- Depending on the facility and time of use, you may need to pick up a key in advance. Please check the reservation site and collect the key from the manager’s office if required.
If the key is not picked up, the reservation will be automatically canceled. - After using the facility, please clean up and take all garbage with you.
If you received a key, make sure to lock the facility after use and return the key according to the manager’s instructions.
Map
6-1 Tsushima-Kuwanoki-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-0084