간단 답변
Jobs with company housing (寮完備 / ryou kanbi) eliminate rent costs entirely or charge only ¥10,000-¥20,000/month. This is worth ¥600,000-¥840,000 per year in savings compared to renting independently. Manufacturing, construction, and hospitality sectors commonly offer this benefit.
What Is Company Housing (寮)?
Company housing (社宅 / shatak or 寮 / ryou) is employer-provided accommodation. In manufacturing and construction, this typically means a dormitory room or small apartment near the workplace. For foreign workers, this solves two major problems at once: housing cost and the difficulty of finding landlords who accept foreign tenants.
Types of Company Housing
| Type | Cost | Room | Common In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dormitory (寮費無料) | ¥0 | Private or shared room | Auto parts, electronics |
| Subsidized dorm (寮費補助) | ¥10,000~20,000/mo | Private room, shared bath/kitchen | Food processing, logistics |
| Company apartment (社宅) | ¥20,000~40,000/mo | Full apartment (1K~1DK) | Large manufacturers |
| Leased apartment (借上社宅) | ¥20,000~30,000/mo | Regular apartment, company pays most of rent | IT, engineering firms |
Annual Savings: Company Housing vs Self-Renting
| Cost | Company Housing | Self-Rent (Regional) | Self-Rent (Tokyo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | ¥0~20,000 | ¥50,000 | ¥70,000 |
| Upfront costs | ¥0 | ¥200,000 | ¥350,000 |
| Utilities | Often included | ¥10,000/mo | ¥12,000/mo |
| Annual Total | ¥0~240,000 | ¥920,000 | ¥1,334,000 |
| Savings vs Self-Rent | ¥680,000 ~ ¥1,334,000/year | ||
What to Check Before Accepting Company Housing
Industries That Commonly Offer Housing
- 🏭 Manufacturing / Factory — Most common. Auto parts, food processing, electronics
- 🏗️ Construction — Especially in remote project sites
- 🏨 Hotel / Ryokan — Resort areas (Hakone, Niseko, Okinawa)
- 🌾 Agriculture — Seasonal farm work in Hokkaido, Tohoku
- 🚚 Logistics / Warehouse — Distribution centers
💡 PR
Search factory jobs with company housing across Japan. Filter by location, salary, and housing type. Foreigners welcome, no experience required for many positions. Search jobs with housing →
⚠️ 면책 조항
Company housing conditions vary significantly between employers. Always visit the housing or request photos before accepting. Salary deductions for housing should be clearly stated in your employment contract. This article contains promotional links (PR).
최종 업데이트: April 2026.
