Corporate Housing in Tokyo for Employees Relocating to Japan
Arranging housing for an employee moving to Japan involves decisions that are difficult to make from overseas. The apartment needs to fit the company’s budget and the employee’s commute. It also needs to be available for the right dates, with a booking process your team can manage before the employee arrives.
Corporate housing can make these arrangements easier, particularly for employees who need a furnished home while starting a new role or completing an assignment. Your company can coordinate accommodation with a provider that handles corporate bookings, rather than asking each employee to organise their housing independently.
Cove offers corporate housing in Tokyo, with furnished homes, a dedicated account manager and centralized billing. If you’re preparing to relocate an employee or bring a team to Japan, here’s what to consider.
What is corporate housing?
Corporate housing is accommodation a company arranges for its employees. With international relocations, this typically refers to a furnished apartment for the first few months after arrival or for the duration of an assignment.
The arrangement can suit an individual transferring to a Tokyo office, a new hire arriving from abroad, or several colleagues working on the same project. The company coordinates the housing requirements and agrees on payment arrangements with the provider.
Why consider corporate housing when relocating employees to Japan?
Simpler move-in process
Arranging corporate housing simplifies the move-in process compared to a regular unfurnished rental. An unfurnished apartment requires someone to source and install furniture and appliances alongside the move. Corporate housing removes that burden by providing a fully equipped home from day one, allowing employees to focus on their new role instead of setup logisitis.
You can plan around the assignment
An employee coming to Tokyo for a defined project has different housing needs from someone making a permanent move. They may need accommodation for the whole assignment, while a permanent transferee may prefer an initial stay that gives them time to choose a neighbourhood.
Corporate housing gives your company an option to discuss around those dates. Before booking, confirm the minimum stay and the conditions for extending or shortening the reservation. These details matter if a project schedule changes.
Easier rental terms
When comparing accommodation in Japan, monthly rent is only part of the budget. A regular rental may involve a deposit, agency fees and key money. Many rental agreements also require a guarantor or a guarantee company, although exact requirements vary from property to property. Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism explains these rental terms in its housing guide.
A corporate housing provider can explain its requirements before your company selects a home. This helps you compare the full cost of a stay and understand which arrangements your team needs to make.
Coordinate your team housing in one place
When several employees relocate together, separate bookings can mean separate invoices, contacts and payment schedules. Even for one employee, the person choosing the apartment may be different from the person approving the budget or processing payment.
Corporate housing is worth considering when your company needs to coordinate these responsibilities. Ask how the provider handles billing, who will manage the booking and where employees should direct questions during their stay.
Corporate housing, a hotel or a regular rental?
The right choice depends on the expected stay and how much your company wants to arrange.
Hotel
- When to consider it
- A brief visit or temporary accommodation around arrival
- What to check
- The total cost for the stay, room facilities and any longer-stay rates
Furnished corporate housing
- When to consider it
- An assignment or an initial home while the employee settles in
- What to check
- Included facilities, booking terms, company billing and support
Regular rental
- When to consider it
- A longer-term move where the employee wants to choose and furnish their own home
- What to check
- Upfront costs, application requirements, setup work and lease conditions
Compare quotes for the same dates and include any separate charges. For an employee moving permanently, an initial corporate stay can give them time to view longer-term homes and try the commute before making another commitment.
How Cove helps companies house employees in Tokyo
Cove’s corporate housing service brings together accommodation and booking support for companies relocating employees to Tokyo. Your team can discuss the number of homes required, preferred locations, budget and length of stay with a dedicated account manager.
No guarantor or key money
Cove offers corporate housing without a guarantor requirement or key money. Your company does not need to arrange a guarantor for the booking, and key money does not need to be added to the accommodation budget.
You should still review the quote for the full payment breakdown and any other applicable charges.
Furnished homes and English support
Cove’s homes are furnished and ready for move-in. English support also gives your team and relocating employees a way to discuss housing questions without arranging their own translation.
During selection, review the specific unit’s layout and facilities so the employee knows what to expect on arrival.
Help with matching, contracts and billing
A dedicated account manager matches your requirements with a suitable property. Cove also prepares the contract and handles the booking paperwork.
For company administration, Cove offers centralized billing in a single invoice. This is useful when your team needs to coordinate accommodation payments across several employees.
Options for different stays and team sizes
Cove handles short and long stays, with housing options based on your team’s requirements. Corporate rates include additional discounts for group bookings of five or more rooms. Share your dates and room count when requesting a quote so the team can discuss the available options. Explore Cove’s corporate housing service.
Choosing a location for your employees
The best place to start when choosing a location is the workplace address. An apartment near a station is useful, but the route to the office matters too. Compare transfers and walking time at both ends of the journey, alongside the unit’s size and facilities.
For employees who will work from home during part of their stay, check the workspace in the unit. If someone is relocating with a partner, confirm the occupancy allowance and whether the layout suits them.
Cove’s corporate selection includes studios and larger apartments across Tokyo. Use the station details below to compare the commute, then open each property to check its layouts and facilities.
Find a home that fits your employee’s stay
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Kinshicho
Renaissance Court Kinshicho II
nearest transit
Kinshichō
5 mins walkStudios and one-bedroom apartments, with Hanzomon and JR line connections.
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Okachimachi
Genovia Okachimachi Skygarden
nearest transit
Shin-Okachimachi
5 mins walkStudio accommodation with a desk, kitchenette and washer.
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Kiyosumi
Cove Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
nearest transit
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
9 mins walkStudios and one-bedroom apartments in the residential Miyoshi neighbourhood.
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Asakusa
The Gatehouse Asakusa Kaminarimon
nearest transit
Tawaramachi
4 mins walkStudios and two-bedroom apartments, including a studio with a work setup.
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Kagurazaka
BluRock Kagurazaka
nearest transit
Iidabashi
3 mins walkStudios and a one-bedroom apartment with work setups, near five train lines.
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Yoyogi
Porust Yoyogi Hachiman
nearest transit
Yoyogi-Hachiman
8 mins walkStudio apartments in Shibuya-ku, also near Yoyogi-koen Station.
View propertyArrange your corporate housing with Cove
Getting your team settled in Tokyo is easier than you think. Just follow these simple steps to get started:
- Share your requirements: Fill in the enquiry form with your team’s needs, preferred dates and budget.
- Find a suitable home: A dedicated account manager will match your requirements with a property.
- Get ready for move-in: Once the booking is agreed, Cove will prepare the contract and handle the paperwork so your team can move in.