International House

Osaka University has residences for researchers. Researchers are able to stay from 31 nights to one year at Osaka University Toyonaka Campus International House and up to 30 nights at Osaka University Suita Campus International House. You can reserve either residence through RRS (Residence Reservation Service) on the website. Please note that reservation should be made between 180 days to 14 days prior to the date you would like to stay at Suita Campus International House or between 180 days to 30 days prior to the date you would like to stay at Toyonaka Campus International House.

Kasugaoka House

Accommodation for international researchers and students of Osaka University as well as university hospital [out-] patients and/or their family members who stay 30 nights or more. A secure and comfortable living environment is provided for residents. Kasugaoka house offers English-capable staff, security (main entrance security doors), maintenance of common areas and the garden areas. For long stays

7-12-17, Minamikasugaoka, Ibaraki-shi,
Osaka 567-0046
Phone: 0726-26-6228

International House Toyonaka

A1-18 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-shi,
Osaka 560-0043
Phone: 06-6850-5010

International House, Suita

3-1 Yamadagaoka, Suita-shi,
Osaka 565-0871
Phone: 06-6879-7142

PRIVATE APARTMENTS

If you would like to rent a private apartment, please contact My room by Osaka University CO-OP.
MYROOM posts a lot of housing information. They hold the largest numbers of properties around the campuses (some are furnished), and introduce housing to not only Japanese students and staff but also to international students and researchers at Osaka University. In their home page, property information available in English, the upper right pink banner titled,“for International Students, Researchers”. MYROOM counters are located in all 3 campuses, and experienced staff are also available for consultation and will do so in a courteous manner.
  • myroomcoop.osaka-u.ac.jp
  • Suita Campus 06-6877-6507
  • Toyonaka Campus 06-6841-3360
  • Minoh Campus 072-729-6389

    • Please check the office hours in advance, which may change seasonally.

    English-speaking staff and assistance available for making arrangements (electricity, gas, water, insurance and etc.)

    Furnished rooms available as part of a packaged deal (bed, mattress, desk, chair, refrigerator and washer)

  • MYROOM Web Site

 GAS

Osaka Gas supplies the utility gas in the Kansai region. When you begin living in your new residence, contact the Hokubu Office, Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Tel. 0120-5-94817
to make an arrangement for having the gas valve opened. An employee will visit you on the appointed date to open the valve, an inspection of gas lines and appliances with instructions on how to use them.
Osaka Gas

 ELECTRICITY

The electricity in Osaka is supplied by Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd”. In order to begin using electricity or in case of emergency, contact the nearest service office of Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd”.
  • Suita City, Settsu City, Toyonaka City
    Hokusetsu Service Office:
    Tel. 0800-777-8015
  • Takatsuki City, Ibaraki City Takatsuki Service Office:
    Tel. 0800-777-8018
  • Ikeda City, Minoh City Ikeda Service Office:
    Tel. 0800-777-8142
Kansai Electric Power

 WATER SUPPLY

When you move into your new residence, contact the waterworks division of the city office in the city where you live in.
  • Suita City:
    Waterworks Dept.:
    Tel. 06-6384-1255
  • Toyonaka City: Waterworks Bureau :
    Tel. 06-6858-2931
  • Minoh City: Water Supply and Sewerage Authority :
    Tel. 072-724-6756
  • Ibaraki City:
    Waterworks Dept.
    Tel. 072-620-1691
  • Ikeda City: Water Supply & Sewage Dept.
    Tel. 072-754-6104
  • Takatsuki City: Waterworks Dept.
    Tel. 072-674-7890

*The information on this site is subject to change without notice. IFReC accepts no responsibility for any inconvenience resulting from use of the information contained on this site.