Finding a Place in Japan?
It Can Be Tough…
Many Properties Don’t Accept Foreigners.
Where to Begin Your Apartment Search in Japan?
Worried About Language Barriers or Business Practices?
Can I Rent Without a Guarantor?
Complete Your Rental Process from Overseas!
Mooovin Solves It All!
5 Reasons to Choose Mooovin
1. Over 90,000 Properties: All Foreigner-Friendly!
From Tokyo to Fukuoka, we cover all of Japan with over 90,000 properties!
Whether you’re looking for new builds, pet-friendly homes, international communities, or prime locations near stations and amenities, we have a diverse selection to meet your every need.
2. Hand It All Over! Experts Find Your Perfect Home.
Just a 1-minute form to share your preferences, and our rental experts will send you tailored property suggestions!
Say goodbye to the stress of finding a home in Japan.
Don’t have all your criteria set? No problem!
Our property proposal service is completely free and easy to use.
3. Seamless Communication in 7 Languages.
Mooovin’s experienced professionals support your property search and life in Japan.
With support in 7 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Malay, German, French), you can relax even if you don’t speak Japanese!
Have questions about Japanese customs or anything else? Feel free to ask us anything!
4. Rent Without a Guarantor!
In Japan, a guarantor is often required to rent a property.
But with Mooovin, you’re covered!
We offer guarantor services specifically for foreigners. Once approved, you won’t need an additional guarantor for your contract.
5. Fully Online, No Office Visit Needed.
Complete your entire rental process with Mooovin online!
From inquiry to application, manage everything digitally for your chosen property.
We offer various payment options, including credit card payments!
*Note: International branded prepaid and debit cards are not accepted.
*Property-specific variations may apply.
Beyond Finding a Home,
Mooovin offers Full Support
for Your Life in Japan
Mooovin offers more than just property suggestions; we provide comprehensive support for a comfortable life in Japan!
From visa consultation and SIM card provision to setting up utilities (water, gas, electricity) and general life advice, we support you from pre-arrival to after you’ve settled in!
How It Works
Tap the button below and input your desired conditions!
Our dedicated team will carefully select and email you multiple optimal property options!
Found a property you like? Apply via our online form.
The entire process—from application to screening and contract—can be completed online!
After contract finalization, proceed with rent and other payments.
Credit card payments are accepted (*).
*Note: International branded prepaid and debit cards are not accepted.
*Property-specific variations may apply.
Start your exciting new life in Japan!
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Tell Us Your Preferred Area and Requirements.
We’ll Find Your Perfect Match!
FAQs
The Moovin site supports Japanese, English, and Chinese notation. In addition, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year multilingual life support is included.
We can correspond in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Peruvian and Vietnamese, so please feel free to contact us. Please contact us if you would like to use other languages.
Mooovin Global Guarantee Service, a specialized guarantee for non-Japanese nationals, is available.
Fees vary depending on the property. The total amount of the initial monthly rent, and other monthly guarantee fees are required.
Mooovin can help you find a room and sign a contract from overseas. Please note that the timing of contracting depends on the visa status.
Yes, student or working holiday visa holders are also allowed to apply for rental properties.
However, you will need to provide information on your part-time jobs and your financial situation as the basis for rent payment.
In most cases, Japanese property management companies do not accept installments or card payments.
Mooovin accepts Visa and Mastercard payments, which have a high global market share, to support those who are having trouble paying initial costs in cash and those who want to sign the rental agreement online while abroad.
Please confirm the number of installments or revolving payments with your credit card company.
The documents and items needed for the rental agreement will vary, depending on the property management company, and basically, the following are necessary: foreigner residence card, passport, bank account (except for those who have just arrived in Japan), seal (both seals if different from the registered seal for bank transaction), student ID card (only for students), admission letter or acceptance letter (for pre-admission students), certification of employment (only for working adults) and others (residence card, certified photograph).
Please ensure that you have all the documents ready to submit to the property management company after you arrive in Japan, including the documents necessary during the screening of the application. Sometimes it is in exchange for the documents when you receive the room keys, so please check with the property management company on the signing day to find out when you need to submit the documents.
Japan has known as a society of seals, and there are many occasions in daily life for people to stamp seals on documents.
In recent years, however, due to the promotion of paperless and digitization systems, and law amendments, some cases allow signing contracts without a seal. In addition, many banks accept foreign nationals to sign instead of using seals, such as when opening an account at a Japanese bank.
Some people make seals as a way to experience Japanese culture. It may be a good idea to have one made as a commemorative gift to enjoy Japan.
For those who have difficulty communicating in Japanese, a 24-hour multilingual support service is available if sign a contract for a rental property through Mooovin.