Q: What are the Homestay fees?

◆Home Visit (One day stay) ¥4,000 per one day per person No meals. But meals may be served depending on the host family. Stay time is about 6-8 hours. ◆One night stay ¥5,000 per one night per person With two meals ◆Short stay (2 nights-7 nights)/Long stay (8 days - 6 months) ¥4,000 per one night per person Two meals a day ◆Demi Pair Stay (More than 1 week) Stay Fee: Free Duration: Up to 3 months Meals: Includes three meals a day Arrangement Fee: ¥30,000 ◆Japanese culture experience ¥5,000 per person No meals. For the Japanese culture experience plan you should check this before booking as there may be additional charges associated depending on the experience you choose. ※Let us know you'd like to extend your stay, at least one month before.

Question 1

What are the Homestay fees?

Accepted Answer

◆Home Visit ​(One day stay)
¥4,000 per one day per person
No meals.
But meals may be served depending on the host family.
Stay time is about 6-8 hours.
 
◆One night stay
¥5,000 per one night per person
With two meals

◆Short stay (2 nights-7 nights)/Long stay (8 days - 6 months)
¥4,000 per one night per person
Two meals a day

◆Demi Pair Stay (More than 1 week)
Stay Fee: Free
Duration: Up to 3 months
Meals: Includes three meals a day
Arrangement Fee: ¥30,000

◆Japanese culture experience
¥5,000 per person
No meals.
For the Japanese culture experience plan you should check this before booking as there may be additional charges associated depending on the experience you choose.

※Let us know you'd like to extend your stay, at least one month before.

Question 2

How much is the homestay arrangement fee?

Accepted Answer

Standard Homestay Arrangement Fee: ¥20,000
Demi Pair Stay Arrangement Fee: ¥30,000
Home Visit, One Night, and Japanese Culture Experience Program Arrangement Fee: Free

Question 3

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Paypal
You can make payments by credit card through Paypal. Payments via credit card are convenient and fast. Please note, Paypal charges a 3.6% fee per transaction, which will be added to the total amount. To pay via Paypal, please notify us by email.

Bank Transfer
If you do not have a credit card for Paypal payments, please contact us for bank transfer options.

Please Note: We do not support convenience store payments or cash payments at this time.

Question 4

When should I apply for a homestay?

Accepted Answer

We recommend applying at least 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival date, but the sooner, the better. Applying early allows Homing enough time to arrange the best possible homestay matching your needs. Your prompt application is appreciated to ensure a smooth arrangement process.

Question 5

Can I pay my host directly for my homestay?

Accepted Answer

No, please note that all payments for homestay fee and all other payments must be paid directly to the Homing office.  Homing will not be responsible to refund any money or fee paid directly to host.

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What are the Homestay fees?

How much is the homestay arrangement fee?

What payment methods do you accept?

When should I apply for a homestay?

Can I pay my host directly for my homestay?