おかえり! Return students get ¥22,000 OFF – thank you for learning with us again!
おかえり! Return students get ¥22,000 OFF – thank you for learning with us again!
At Local Life Japan, we offer more than just a place to stay — our homestay program gives you real connections, real language practice, and real Japanese cultural experiences.
Unlike a hotel stay or a short tourist visit, homestay lets you become part of a real community.
You’ll practice your Japanese naturally every day—at the dinner table, shopping together, joining family activities—making your language learning faster, deeper, and more meaningful.
- Private room with a carefully selected host family
- Home-cooked breakfast and dinner
- Cultural exchange and daily conversation opportunities
- Matching based on your hobbies, food needs, and preference
- 24/7 emergency support hotline
All of our host families are carefully interviewed and selected.
We match each student based on their preferences (for example: distance to school, dietary restrictions, children in the household, Japanese / English speaking etc.).
Our families are enthusiastic about welcoming international guests and sharing their language, culture, and daily traditions.
Our host families are located in Akashi and nearby cities — a coastal area known for its safety, friendly community, and beautiful setting near Kobe, Osaka and Kyoto.
It’s the perfect balance: authentic local life, with easy access to big city excitement.
Textbook Japanese is one thing—but speaking naturally, understanding real conversations, and picking up cultural nuances only happens when you live among native speakers.
Homestay gives you the chance to use Japanese in real life, every single day.
From daily meals to seasonal traditions, your host family will introduce you to the real rhythm of Japanese life.
Learn customs, manners, and the small but important things you can’t find in guidebooks.
A homestay isn’t just about accommodation—it’s about building relationships.
Many of our students stay in touch with their host families for years after their stay, creating lifelong international friendships.
Moving to a new country can be exciting but overwhelming.
Having a friendly host family gives you comfort, security, and a sense of belonging from day one.
You’ll never feel alone with your Local Life Japan family nearby.
Experience the real Japan — not as a tourist, but as part of a family.
Spaces are limited, especially during peak seasons.
👉 Start your application today!
Most of our students join our Japanese + Culture + Homestay package, which includes:
It’s the perfect balance of learning, living, and discovering real Japan.
Please reach us at info@local-life-japan.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Homestay is included in all of our package programs.
Arrangement Fee: ¥25,000
Weekly Homestay Fee: ¥45,000 (Sunday–Saturday)
Extra Nights: ¥7,500 per night
Please note: availability for stand-alone homestay bookings is limited and priority is given to students enrolled in our programs.
Yes! Many of our students start with little or no Japanese.
Living with a family helps you practice and build confidence naturally.
Some families speak English or other languages. If you have a language preference, feel free to let us know - we'll do our best to accommodate.
We encourage students to see this as a valuable opportunity to improve Japanese and embrace the challenge of real-life communication.
All of our host families are carefully interviewed and selected by Homestay in Japan. Each student has a private room with air-conditioning for a comfortable stay.
Most host families live in the suburbs, while our school is located just 2 minutes from Akashi Station. Students can typically expect a commute of around 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the host family.
We do our best to match students based on their preferences - for example, some may prioritise a shorter commute, while others prefer homes with host siblings or pets. Let us know what matters most to you, and we'll take it into consideration during the matching process.
Yes, we can arrange optional airport transfer for 30,000 JPY (one-way) for flights arriving between 9am and 6pm. Airport transfer is available from Kansai Airport (KIX), Itami Airpot (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB). For arrivals outside of these hours, an additional fee will apply.
Prefer public transport? We're happy to help you plan your route!
Schedule a free consultation and take the first step toward your adventure!
Akashi, Hyogo, Japan
Phone: +81 78 962 7080 Email: info@local-life-japan.com LINE: @local-life-japan Instagram: @local_life_japan
Open today | 09:30 am – 09:00 pm |
Local Life Japan
8F Shiragiku Grand Bldg, 1-7-4 Oakashi-cho, Akashi, Hyogo 673-0891
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