Moving, transferring or studying in Tokyo from Fukuoka
From Fukuoka, you can check homes in Tokyo through an online viewing.
Fukuoka → Tokyo
Without leaving Fukuoka,
find your home in Tokyo.
With online viewings, you can check homes in Tokyo without spending on flights, hotels or travel time. If you're moving to Tokyo for study or work, contact our Shibuya branch in Tokyo directly.
From consultation to signing and receiving your keys, you can proceed without visiting us. Depending on the property or management company, we may ask you to visit.
Already know when you'll be in Tokyo? Book a visit to our Shibuya branchOnline viewing
More people are using online viewings
37.4%
Share of people who rented a home in the Tokyo area and used an online viewing (FY2024). Among students living alone, it was 45.2%.
- FY202019.7%
- FY202127.5%
- FY202232.5%
- FY202329.0%
- FY202437.4%
Source: SUUMO Research Center, Survey of Renters (Tokyo area), each fiscal year
Among people about to look for a rental, 56.7% want to use online explanation of important matters and 51.0% want online contracts (2025). In the Tokyo area, rental agents who say over half of their contracts are electronic rose from 8.2% in 2024 to 23.4% in 2026.
Sources: Real Estate Information Site Council (RSC), 23rd User Survey (2025) / survey of rental agents in the Tokyo area (July 2026)
No flights or hotels
Check homes without the time and cost of travelling to Tokyo for viewings.
Easy to fit around work or school
View homes by smartphone video call from Fukuoka, at a time of your choice within our opening hours.
See what you want, right there
Ask our staff to show you what matters to you, such as inside the storage or the view from the window.
You can contact our Shibuya branch directly while still in Fukuoka.
Ask onlineConsultation
Starting a new life in Tokyo: who we help
Starting a new life in Tokyo can be confusing the first time, from finding a home to getting ready to move in. The Shibuya branch will advise you according to your situation.
Leaving your family home to live alone for the first time
We ask about your rent, area and move-in date, then suggest homes.
Moving within Tokyo
You can start with an online consultation, without visiting the store.
You can ask about homes in Tokyo without visiting us.
Ask onlineTiming
When should I start looking before moving to Tokyo?
If you'll move in from April, we recommend contacting us in January or February.
- January–MarchStarting school, work or a transferThe busiest time of year, peaking in March
- September–OctoberAutumn transfersWhen transfers are announced
- Other monthsQuieter monthsEasier to compare and choose carefully
Moves between prefectures peak in March, and March and April account for about 35% of the year. More than 80% of homes receive their first inquiry within three days of being listed. In busy periods the best homes go first, so asking early gives you more to choose from.
Sources: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Report on Internal Migration 2025 / survey of rental agents in the Tokyo area (July 2026)
Can I look for a home in Tokyo while still in Fukuoka?
Yes. Contact our Shibuya branch in Tokyo directly, and they will show you homes through online viewings.
Contact our Shibuya branch directly
Our Shibuya branch asks about the area, rent and move-in date by form or phone. No need to visit.
Our Shibuya branch suggests homes
Our Shibuya branch in Tokyo finds and suggests homes that match your wishes.
Online viewing
We show you the home and its surroundings by video call. You can also view homes in person on the day you come to Tokyo.
Contract and keys
Our Shibuya office explains the important matters by video call and handles the contract electronically. Your keys are sent by mail. If you prefer, you can also come to our Shibuya office and receive them in person. Depending on the property or management company, we may ask you to visit.
Moving in
We are happy to advise on your move-in date and the timing of your move.
Our Shibuya branch looks after you in Tokyo
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See Shibuya branch listings (branch website)Frequently asked questions
When should I start looking for a home before moving to Tokyo?
If you'll move in from April, we recommend contacting us in January or February. March is the busiest month for moving, and the best homes go first. For a transfer, contact us as soon as it is announced.
Can I search for a home in Tokyo while living in Fukuoka?
Yes. Contact our Shibuya branch in Tokyo directly by form or phone, and they will suggest homes and show them to you through online viewings. Our Shibuya branch handles everything through to the contract.
Can I sign the contract without going to Tokyo?
Yes. Our Shibuya office offers online viewings, online explanation of important matters, e-contracts and keys sent by mail. If you prefer, you can also receive your keys in person at our Shibuya office. The online explanation and e-contract are available to those who agree to them. Depending on the property or management company, we may ask you to visit.
Is it OK to decide after an online viewing only?
37.4% of people who rented in the Tokyo area used an online viewing (FY2024). Feel free to ask our staff about things that are hard to tell on video, such as smells, noise or sunlight. If you're unsure, you can also view the home in person when you come to Tokyo.
How much are the move-in costs?
It depends on the property, but deposits, key money, the brokerage fee and advance rent usually come to about four to six months' rent. We can also suggest homes with lower costs to fit your budget.
I already live in Tokyo. Can I still consult you?
Yes. If you are leaving your family home for the first time or moving within Tokyo, the Shibuya branch is happy to help. You can start with an online consultation, without visiting the store.
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Moving to Tokyo? Contact our Shibuya branch directly.
From consultation to signing and receiving your keys, you can proceed without visiting us. Depending on the property or management company, we may ask you to visit.
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