Tottori University International Exchange Center

About Kaikan

[Name] Tottori University. International House (Kaikan)

[Address] Tottori University International House, 4-110 Koyama-cho Nishi, Tottori-shi 680-0947 JAPAN

[Contact (The manager office)]

Tel: 0857-28-4808

Business hours: 1:30pm - 6:30pm on weekdays

*Closed dates: Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays, Tottori University Anniversary Day (June 1), around August 13 -15 & December 29 - January 3.

The procedures for the Kaikan (payment of various fees and move-in/move-out procedures, etc.) are not accepted while the business of Tottori University is closed.

Please take such actions between 1:30pm and 6:30pm on weekdays.

[Room]

Single room	Double room	Triple room
50	6	3　※

※ Available for family occupancy  

Housing costs (Unit:Yen)   Detail is here  

Division Room	Usege Fees (monthly)	Facilities Fee (monthly)	Cleaning Fees (one-time Payment)	Deposit (one-time payment)
Single room(A)	5,000	2,000	10,500	10,000
Single room(B)	6,000	2,000	11,000	12,000
Double room (C)　※	12,000 (6,000/person)	2,000/person	22,000 (11,000/person)	24,000 (12,000/person)
Triple room (D)　※	15,000 (5,000/person)	2,000/person	31,500 (10,500/person)	30,000 (10,000/person)

※　Rooms are subject to availability and may be shared with other residents.

Usage Fee (monthly)

The fee will be deducted from your bank account on the date determined each month.
The paid fee cannot be returned. 

However, usage fee in the month you move in and the month you move out must be paid in cash to the manager of Kaikan.

Other Expenses

• Common-Area Charge (charged monthly)
  Please pay common-area charge to the manager of Kaikan every month.
  This charge is for internet fee, commodity (kitchen appliances, garbage bag, etc.), and for cleaning of lounge, kitchen, hallway, and stairs.
   
• Cleaning Fee (charged when you move in)
  Cleaning fee is used for room cleaning after you move out.
   
• Deposit (charged when you move in)
  Deposit is used for repairing room and equipment.
  If your room doesn’t have any damages, it will be returned to you when you move out.
  However, you should pay for the shortage when the amount of repair is more than the deposit you paid.
   
• Both cleaning fee and deposit should be paid in a lump sum with the usage fee when you move in  regardless of the duration of your stay. 
   
• If a card key is lost, a fee will be charged to re-create it.

Utility bill (electricity, tap water, gas)

• Electricity for each room and gas for the 2-person rooms (C) and 3-person rooms (D) are covered by individual contracts between the tenant and the respective utility providers.
  The manager will handle the contract procedures upon move-in.
  Usage fees are paid individually; please pay them yourself at a convenience store or similar location.
   
• Regarding water, each room has its own water meter.
  The manager checks the water meters monthly.
  The manager's office will notify you of the water bill amount; please pay it at the manager's office.
   
• Electricity, water, and gas charges for common areas will be billed separately by the manager.
  This fee is paid equally by all residents.
  Therefore, using your own electrical appliances for extended periods via outlets in shared spaces is prohibited.

Moving-in and Moving-out

1. Before moving in

① Submission of Application form
　The International Affairs Division will send you a link of an online application form for moving in.

2. Moving in

① Receipt of keys, etc. 
  Get the key from the International Affairs Division.

② Participate in the Kaikan’s Orientation　 　　
  April and October residents are required to attend the scheduled orientation for the Kaikan after moving in.

③ Submit the residence notification　　
  Please submit residence notification to the manager within three days after moving in to the Kaikan.

④ Read and follow the residence guide　　
  Read the residence guide carefully provided in each room and observe the rules while living in the Kaikan.

⑤ Pay for the various fees　　
  Please deposit money into your bank account and pay various fees by the due date each month.

3. Moving out

① Submit the notification of moving out　     
  Please notify the manager at least 20 days prior to the day you move out.　
  However, if you wish to move out in September or March, please notify the manager by the 10th of the month preceding your desired move-out month.
  (Ex：Notify the manager before 10th February if you would like to move out in March）

② Inspection of the room prior to moving out     
  The manager will inspect your room to check the damages and so on before the date of moving out.

③ Move out Kaikan      
  Please return the room key (including the card key for building entrance) to the manager’s room.

Facilities and equipment

Room facilities

Room type	Area (m2)	Amenities, furnishings,etc.
Single room (A)	12	Bed, desk, chair, lamp, bookshelf, dresser, electric kettle, shoe box, air conditioner, flashlight, lighting, dustbin, refrigerator, hanger rack, Wi-Fi, smoke detector, toilet
Single room (B)	15	Bed, desk, chair, lamp, bookshelf, dresser, electric kettle, shoe box, air conditioner, flashlight, lighting, dustbin, refrigerator, hanger rack, Wi-Fi, smoke detector, toilet, microwave oven
Double room (C)	40	Bed, desk, chair, lamp, bookshelf, wardrobe, electric kettle, shoe box, air conditioner, flashlight, lighting, trash can, refrigerator, Wi-Fi, smoke detector, toilet, bath, dining set, dish cabinet, living room set, gas stove, microwave, toaster, rice cooker, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, dryer, dehumidifier, fire extinguisher
Triple room (D)	56	Bed, desk, chair, lamp, bookshelf, wardrobe, electric kettle, shoe box, air conditioner, flashlight, lighting, trash can, refrigerator, Wi-Fi, smoke detector, toilet, bath, dining set, dish cabinet, living room set, gas stove, microwave, toaster, rice cooker, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, dryer, dehumidifier, fire extinguisher

※Sheets cannot be used over the mattress. 

Please order a futon set from Tottori University or prepare it yourself.

【Contents of Futon Set】

• Quilt and Quilt Cover
• Futon mattress and Futon mattress Cover
• Pillow and Pillow Cover 

Common facilities

全留学生用

Room type	Number	Area(m2)	Amenities, furnishings, etc.
Lobby	1	50	Sofa and chairs, television, etc
Multi-purpose room	1	23	Low desk

・Kaikan A/B Bldg. only

Room type	Number	Area（m2）	Amenities, furnishings, etc.
ロビーLaundry room	15 （Each floor 1）	5015	応接セット、テレビ等Coin-operated washing machines, coin-operated dryers, dehumidifier
和室Showers	110 （Each floor 2）	23	座机Clothes baskets
Common Kitchen	5 （Each floor 1）	13	Gas burner, microwave oven, toaster, refrigerator, dining table and chairs, cupboard, electric thermo pot

Precautions for moving in

• Duration of Stay
  Permitted period of stay at Kaikan will not exceed the duration mentioned in the “Permission to Reside in the International House” 
   
• Fees
  To stay at Kaikan, you should pay usage fees, facility fees, cleaning fees, deposit and utility expenses. 
   
• Upon violation of the rules for Kaikan, you are ordered to leave 
  The Kaikan prohibits overnight stays by unauthorized individuals.
  If an overnight stay by a non-resident is discovered, the occupancy permit will be revoked and the individual will be ordered to vacate.

How to separate and dispose waste

• Please separate your garbage properly. Garbage not properly sorted are not collected.
   
• Please take your garbage out to the garbage station in front of Kaikan by 8:00AM on the designated day of the week. You cannot leave it in the common areas such as the kitchen.
   
• You cannot use any garbage bag other than those specified. (※The garbage in other bags such as the plastic bags given at supermarkets will not be collected.)

• For the collection days of combustible garbage, Plastic bottles(PET bottles), recyclable garbage, etc., check the Tottori City Garbage Collection Calendar.

• Please check the Tottori City website for information on how to separate and dispose of garbage.
   

(Other garbage)

Waste type	Examples	Remarks
Large items	Vacuum cleaners, gas cooking stoves, electric fans, heaters, desks, computers, etc.	[Paid Collection] Large-sized Refuse Collection Center Contact this center to arrange for collection (Tel.: 0857-22-0353).
Electrical appliances (4 types)	Washing machines, TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators	[Paid Collection] Apply for collection to the Large-sized Refuse Collection Center after paying the recycling fees at designated retailers, or a post office.

Map of Kaikan and surroundings

Kaikan is located a 15-minute walk from Tottori University. A police box, fire station, and hospital are located nearby.