‘Non furnished apartments’ are apartments that you will find offered at virtually every certified real estate agency throughout Japan. Apollo Properties is also a registered real estate agency thus giving us access to the exact same properties. This means that for those people looking for an apartment in the Kansai area, Apollo Properties can find whatever type of apartment you desire and the variety and numbers of places are very extensive.

So, why chooses Apollo Properties? Well, there are several reasons. One main reason of course is language. We have trained Japanese and English speaking staff that can source the type of apartment you are searching for. There will be no communication gap that results in you paying for services you were unaware of and can no longer back out of. And we will be sure to show you apartments that we know accept foreign residents.

Another very important reason for choosing Apollo Properties is our service. We offer services that other agencies do not. We explain contracts fully in Japanese and in English. We explain what documents you need, why you need them and we will even help you obtain them if you need assistance. As well, we will provide a translated version of the key points of your rental contract so that you are fully aware of all aspects of what you are signing.

We will help you with having your utilities set up, with internet connections, and will explain in detail the rules for the apartment complex you be living in such as garbage disposal and general etiquette. We will provide you with a neighborhood orientation and explain fully all aspects of the interior and exterior of your apartment. We will also supply you with Japanese /English translations that will aid you in the effective use of such things as air conditioners, T.V remote controls, washing-machines, microwave-ovens and rice cookers.

We understand that many things in Japan are different from western countries and we will instruct you on the things you will need to understand. We believe that this approach is the key to eliminating a lot of the stress that often accompanies the rental process here in Japan.

‘Non-Furnished’ apartments are basically the type of apartments offered at every real estate agency throughout Japan. As we are also a licensed real estate agency we too have access to the same places as every other agency here in Osaka. This means the advantage to this system is that you will have a much larger choice of accommodation to choose from, so finding the place that best meets all of your housing needs will be much greater.

As the real estate market in Osaka has been changing recently due to the current economic climate and the fact that the number of vacant rooms is increasing; Japanese building owners are slowly beginning to lower  demands on new tenants such as the outlay of large sums of ‘Key Money’ as well as the need of a ‘Personal  Guarantor”. The need of a personal guarantor is widely being replaced with the usage of an ‘Emergency Contact Person’ accompanied with the services of a ‘Rental Guarantor Company’, The fee for most rental guarantor companies range from 50% to 70% of the monthly rental amount of the apartment you wish to rent.

So now without the once exorbitant costs related to renting an apartment in the Japanese system and the fact that this current system has started to slowly open up to more foreign residents, Apollo Properties will help you find the place that best suits all your housing needs and most importantly one that best reflects your budget.

We are confident that with our knowledge, our strong relationships with many management companies / building owners combined with our never-ending commitment to service that you will be more than satisfied with the ongoing service we will provide you with.

To learn more bout how this system works and how to apply for a room please refer to the ‘How to Reserve a Non-Furnished Room Page’

1 Room And 1K Apartments
Air Conditioner / Heater
1 Burner Stove (Gas or Electric)
Small Fridge  (Generally)
Lights (Generally)


1DK Apartments And Larger
Generally Come With No Furnishings / Appliances
Generally There Are No Lights Unless Left Behind By Previous Tenants
Generally There Is No Air Conditioner