Kyoto City Consultation Service for Foreign Residents (kokoka)
This is a support hub for foreign residents in Kyoto City.
Resident Support
Comprehensive Support for Foreign Residents
Kyoto offers extensive support for international residents. You'll find consultation desks, multilingual services, and excellent educational and medical facilities, ensuring a smooth and confident start to your life here.
Comprehensive Support Desk for Foreign Residents
You'll find consultation services available even after you move to Kyoto.
Consultation Services
Support Hotline for Female Expats
This organization supports female expats living in Japan.
Other Consultation Services
Discover a wealth of additional services designed to support every aspect of your life in Kyoto
For Pre-Move Consultations
If you are considering moving or have questions about relocating, please
contact us here.
Japanese Language Classes
There are plenty of opportunities to learn Japanese in Kyoto, so you can continue living here with peace of mind while learning as needed.
Japanese Language Learning Support by kokoka Kyoto International Community House
In-Person Japanese Language Classes
Enjoy Japanese language classes run by dedicated volunteers! Open to everyone, at any time, and at any level.
Easy Japanese Course (Beginner/Beginner)
Join our 12-session Japanese language course, specially designed for non-native Japanese speakers!
Online Japanese
Learn Japanese with ease through online one-on-one lessons and engaging learning content.
Find more Japanese language classes
Multilingual Support
Even if you're not confident in your Japanese, you can access medical treatment and handle daily life with peace of mind.
Administrative interpretation service
Facing language barriers when using administrative services or completing procedures at ward offices? Our administrative interpretation service is here to help! Administrative interpreters and counselors can provide interpretation and consultation via a convenient three-way call.
Multilingual medical institution
Find peace of mind with medical care in Kyoto. The city offers hospitals and dental clinics with foreign language services and medical interpreters, ensuring non-native Japanese speakers can receive care and live healthy lives.
Disaster Support
Stay safe and supported during disasters with our multilingual telephone interpretation service. Foreign residents can receive assistance at evacuation shelters with peace of mind. Plus, the Kyoto City International Association offers opportunities to learn essential emergency preparation practices with its kokoka disaster prevention drills.
Childcare & Education Support
There is also ample support for child-rearing and education, so you can raise your children with peace of mind.
Support Related to Childcare & Education
Get support tailored to your age and situation, from pregnancy and childbirth through child-rearing and your child's school life! We also offer consultation services for child-rearing and educational support, including Japanese language instruction and interpretation.
Childcare Support Room
Receive advice, guidance on procedures, and support from professionals on everything from pregnancy and childbirth to child-rearing from this consultation center.
Support for Japanese Language Learning in Schools
We actively work to support students high school age and below, offering Japanese language instruction, school interpretation, and sending international students to assist with their native languages.
Useful Info for Preparing for Life in Kyoto
We have compiled information and websites necessary for daily life so that you can start your new life in Kyoto City with peace of mind.
Housing Information
Find housing information for expats, where you can search for information on apartments and rental houses in Kyoto City.
Opening a Bank Account
Learn the essentials of how to open a bank account and make remittances in Japan.
Living Guide
This site compiles essential information for daily life for foreigners living in Kyoto for the first time. You can check information by category, such as housing, medical care, child-rearing, and administrative procedures, which are useful for daily life.
Rules and Manners for Living
This site compiles rules for living a safe and secure daily life, such as how to dispose of garbage and how to interact with neighbors.
