My husband and I will be PCSing to Yokosuka in February. (30 days, to be exact!) We'd really like to live off base, so that we can be totally immersed in the culture. Does anyone have any information or advice on living off base? Good and/or bad areas of town (if there is a bad area? I've never been, so I don't know).

Thanks in advance!

I am moving this forum to Reporting and Departing forum. You can also check this entire forum, because a lot of the same questions you are asking have been asked in the past.. There is a lot of information and resources if you read through the forums.

@talymo, after reading your profile info I have a suggestion about your pack out... Make sure you pack all the wine you can!!! The NEX has recently started to get a few good selections (I mean VERY FEW). Wines are available out in town (if you live off base you can even have it delivered to your door), but they are a lot pricier. Hard to find wines here would be really good Oz wines & high end West Coast (Oregon, Washington & Cali) From what I understand the Navy allows a lot of wine to go with you in your house hold goods pack-out.

As for living off-base is your hubby still an E-4 (as seen in the photo)? If so then the choices are quite limited, but still there. If you are young and enjoy night life I would suggest as close to Yokohama as you can get (there are even some really nice apartments in central Yokohama that are superb). Bad thing with that location would be the commute to the base, but the night life and restaurant selection makes it well worth it. If you prefer country/off the beaten track locations I love Kamakura, Zushi & Hayama...personal favourite in Yokosuka would be Nagai area (really cheap too for a huge house). Bad sides to both locations would be in the country you are further from the train stations/night life but you get a bigger house and it is quieter...in the city you get everything you can imagine, but your apartment/house will be tiny (comparatively) and you have noise.

Just some thoughts...

Thanks Wilson!

I have already planned to bring wine with, the counselor in the TMO class recommended it as well, although he said to limit myself to what I can drink since US customs will not let it back in the country. I told him with 3 years, I'm sure I'll be able to drink what comes with. :]

He is currently still an E-4, however he is getting an eval today from his chief and his HM1 said it's really really good. So hopefully he'll be promoted shortly after we arrive, since a really good one usually falls under must promote or early promote. Where we currently live is a 45 minute commute to base for him, so I think he's okay with commuting. As for the area, we really don't mind if it's city or country. He was just adamant that he'd like to live off base so we can experience as much as possible while there. The command that called him about a month ago said we would be available for a high-rise on base for sure, but that since we're leaning towards off-base housing, that he'd get 10 days of leave to go house hunting. We're hoping to find something within that time.

Would you happen to know of any of the realtors that are the best to work with? Or should we just stay with the housing welcome center?

I know of several of them... My favourite would be Reiko Housing in Hayama (used them for 7 years myself and took them many customers over the years). Rei Housing is good, Hello Housing is ok there are too many to list, but once you get here PM me and I would even be willing to go out with you guys one day with some of the realtors to show you some of the questions you should ask whilst looking at the houses being shown.

Thanks so much! That's so nice of you!

I went to the housing office on base and got a print out of all the approved rental agencies (Many have websites). I'll scan it and post it Monday morning when I get to work (if I remember)

I am working on the housing agency system for this website. All housing agencies will be listed, as well as them having the ability to list all available rentals.. I have already talked with 8 housing agencies outside the gate from Yokosuka. They are all ready, but I am still working on a bunch of other things. Its coming though.. Thanks geoschiss, for posting the scanned copy. I know most have websites, but they are not that dynamic, and usually its not that up to date.. I know because they told me when I had meetings with them..

Congrats on the new orders to Japan! If you come with an open mind, then you’ll love it here! This is my 3rd time in Japan. I absolutely love this country. I lived on Yokota Air Base twice before. I currently live about 20 – 30 minutes (by car) from Yokosuka. My husband works for the gov’t, so we really didn’t have the option to live on base. But, I have to say, I think I would rather live off base anyway. There are pros and cons to both, but I love my off base house!

We live in a 1550 sq ft house with a nice size yard. Our house has 3 ½ bedrooms. The “1/2” is not quite big enough to be called a bedroom. It’s big enough for an office or storage room though. Our kitchen is quite large, although most kitchens in Japan are pretty tiny. We also have a good size living room, a large dining room, sun room, an attic to store all our junk, outdoor storage shed, and a one car garage. We also managed to get another parking spot worked into our contract. Our house is plenty big for us and our two dogs. We wanted a place big enough so that we could “grow” into it because we plan on being here for a while (and we don’t have kids yet).

My advice is to bring whatever furniture you can to live comfortably. Don’t bring bulky furniture. Furniture on and off base are rather expensive. You can get a much better deal on furniture in the states. If you buy something new, just leave it in the box and assemble it when you get here. I wish that I had bought a nice dining room table before I left. We had a small pub table, but it looked really funny in our large dining room. We ended up buying a decent table set at Ikea here in Yokohama. It was a little more expensive than the Ikea in the states because of the poor exchange rate.

We live in a nice neighborhood about 5 minutes from Nokendai Station. It’s about half way between Yokohama and Yokosuka. Most of the people that live in this neighborhood are retired folk, so it’s pretty quiet. We have great neighbors. Our one neighbor is also the owner of the house we’re renting. She is really sweet. She’s always bringing over goodies for us to enjoy. She doesn’t speak much English, but is always willing to help whenever she can. She took us for a tour of the area when we first got here and showed us where to go shopping. We have about 4 major grocery stores within a 2 mile radius of where we live. There’s even a Costco just minutes away!

It can be a bit stressful moving off base. Believe me, it’s much easier to just move into base housing! Don’t let that discourage you from moving off base though. Setting up cable and such can be a grueling process. But hey, life is an adventure, right?!

Be prepared to pay an extra security deposit if you have pets. Your options are limited if you have pets, but there are landlords that will accept pets if you pay an extra security deposit. We have two dogs and were able to find the perfect house for us. I don’t know about cats though. From what I can remember, a lot of places didn’t accept cats. I guess because they are more likely to tear up tatami floors. You may want to consider leaving your cat with a relative if at all possible. I know that sounds cruel to leave your pet behind, but your options will really be limited if you bring a cat.

Anyway, more about the area I live in. We’re about 18 - 19 minutes from Yokohama (by train) and 37 – 40 minutes from Tokyo (Shinagawa Station). It only takes 13 minutes on the rapid train to Yokosuka-Chuo Station. There are all kinds of small shops and restaurants within a 5 minute walk from our house. There’s a dog park and beach about 5 minutes away called Umino-kouen (http://www.umino-kouen.net/).

Here are a couple websites that you can use to get an idea of what housing is like off base:

http://www.lifetownjapan.com/index.htm

http://www.iino.cc/us/house-list.html

http://www.re-aoyama.com/

One advice I would give you is to not “settle” for the first thing you find. We really liked the first house we looked at, but it had some drawbacks. We’re glad we looked at other homes. It took us about a month to find the “perfect” house for us. We plan on sticking around for a while, so we needed someplace that we would be happy living in years from now.

Feel free to contact me when you get here. I can show you around Yokosuka. Good luck with your move. It’ll be stressful, but 6 months from now, you’ll be settled and enjoying life in Japan!

@geochiss- Thank you! That would be really helpful.

@Adam- That will be so helpful when it is up and running. Great idea to put housing on this website!

@Yoko-girl- Thank you so much for all of the information! It really helps out a lot to get perspective from someone who lives off base and prefers it to living on base. We did see that Japan has an Ikea, so we plan on getting anything we might need besides what we bring from there. We've also sold some of our stuff that we didn't want to bring with us due to size or just not needing it there, so that extra cash should help a little bit! And I may just have to take you up on that offer, I'll definitely need someone that knows the area to show me around a little bit. :]

Did they already pick up your household goods and furniture? You might be better off shopping at Ikea in the states rather than buying it here. It can be quite difficult to get the furniture to your new home. If it's something small, like a lamp, then you can buy that at the Ikea here. But, stick with Ikea in the states for the big stuff and have it shipped over.

Also, leave behind all the "little" stuff. We were given a storage unit back in the states to store whatever we didn't want to bring. We left a lot of stuff that we simply didn't need here. I'm glad I brought most of my furniture though. I wish that I had brought my outdoor furniture, but I didn't think we were going to get a house with a nice yard. Most places don't have a big yard, so it's still best to leave outdoor stuff at home.

When is your move date? You're getting ready to embark on a great adventure! Feel free to contact me when you get here!

TMO comes this Thursday (14th) to pack up our house. Thanks for the tip about getting the big things before we move, we have about 3,000lbs we're still allowed to bring!

We're trying to downsize and just bring the essentials at first. We're going back to our home state for 2 weeks prior to flying out, and are packing up the car with things that we want to keep, but don't want to bring and just leaving it at our respective parent's places.

We'll be flying out of the states on February 5th. I'm so excited to get there!

How exciting for you! Only a couple more weeks to go! I was stressin' big time before we left....mostly because of the dogs. We had to get them outta the country before the temps went too high. It was also pretty stressful watching your whole life get packed up into a million boxes! I kept thinking, "Did I forget something!" The flight over is a real killer as well.....I hate that long flight! Gosh, I'm not really helping any, am I?! Sorry girl! Don't worry though......you sound like you're going to be the kind of person that falls in love with Japan like I did seeing how you guys prefer to take off base housing over on base housing. It'll probably take about a year or so to get use to your new surroundings. Life will definitely be a lot more interesting!

Good luck with your flight over! Bring a good eye mask, ear plugs, and some sleeping pills and you'll be golden! ;-)

I'm sure I'll be a bit sad when I see the house getting packed, but for the most part, I'm too excited right now! I've already got an eye mask and plan on using my iPod for most of the flight. Haha. I probably get some sort of sleeping aid though, because I'm not very good at being able to sleep while traveling. I'm not a huge fan of flying either, so I might have a few drinks to settle nerves as well. :]

for most of the flight

I recommend an aisle seat if possible. Its a long flight to Japan, and you dont want to keep saying "Excuse me, I have to use the restroom to the guy or lady sitting on the aisle seat".. Its easier if you can just get up anytime you wish, and stretch from time to time. Good luck with your transition..

Good point! I didn't even think about that. I wanted a window seat so I could see everything, but forgot about the bathroom thing. The flight I take home and back is only about 2.5 hours, so I rarely need to get up. But with a much longer flight....yeah. Thanks Adam!

Talymo, I have the list I was talking about earlier, I can email it to you if you provide your email......

Adam, sent the list to you in hopes you can post here....(PDF format)

Here is the agent list from housing. 

Thanks for the tip Adam

The BEST realtor is Fusako Saito..she is absolutely amazing and is totally full service. She helped me set up all of my bills and I've called her SEVERAL times to talk to people for me while I'm at the store furniture shopping and what not. Not to mention, they'll have you over for dinner all the time and she and her husband are fabulous cooks :-D IMO, having a realtor was WAY easier than looking through all the stuff at the housing office (which was SUPER overwhelming). I thought when I moved out here I'd have to live over 40 min from base to get to be surrounded by the culture but I live about 15 min (on a busy day) away from base and see another American maybe once a month lol I actually told Saito-san that I didn't want to live near any other Americans haha

If you want her contact info shoot me a PM on here and I'll forward it on over

Welcome to Japan!

@geoschiss- Thank you so much!

@Hambino- Thank you! I'd appreciate the info if you have it available. :]

Another question...in all the researching I've found that the moving in expenses for off base dwellings is pretty pricey. Is there anything to help offset that huge up-front moving cost, or is it something where you're on your own?

All,

  Great information in this post.  Thank you. 

Hambino, I would also like her information.  I am due to report in June.

Thanks again

Before we PCS'd our sponsor informed us that the average off-base moving costs are around $10,000 (four times the rent). We came prepared but ended up using the no-interest loan option through the command to cover the costs. We made monthly payments back to DFAS over 24 months and it was pretty painless. That way we had enough cash on hand to buy our vehicles and miscellaneous items. I love living off-base and wouldn't move on base at any cost. The experience you will receive from being immersed in the culture is invaluable and I have made lifelong Japanese friends that have shown me generosity I didn't know existed. I feel safer living off-base and I think it is nice to be able to detach from the base. I live in a western style home that is 5 years old, I have no problems with heat or AC, no bugs and I have a driveway for two cars. There is new construction all of the time and this area around Yokosuka has a lot of homes available to military families. Good luck!

@JennWebber- Thanks for the info! We really want to be completely immersed in the culture and my husband is dead set on living off base, and not in base housing. I was hoping there was someway to help offset the cost and the loan sounds like it will be something we will have to look into.

Moving off base is quite costly. I'm not for certain how the military does things because we're civilian, but I think you can get a loan (like JennWebber said above). You pay it back over a year. You'll get reimbursed for most of your upfront moving costs within a month or two (Realtor fee, Owner's gift money, 1st month's rent). However, you won't get reimbursed for the security deposit. You may need to pay two security deposits (2 month's rent) if you have a pet. You'll get that back as long as everything is left in good condition at move out.

You'll be able to move in a lot easier if you have the money upfront, but most people don't have that kind of money sitting aside. So, it could delay your move-in date until your loan hits your bank account. That just means a few extra days (or weeks) in the Navy Lodge. Blah! Once you get all moved into your new place, you'll have to get cable, utilities, etc set up in your name. The housing office can help you with this. They will make the necessary phone calls for you or you can just try to do it on your own. It can be a bit difficult to do it on your own because you have to wait for an English speaking rep.

The moving process off base really is no fun, but it's worth it (in my opinion). Take a look at the rants page of this website. There's plenty to complain about if you live in base housing. I find that Japanese people are much more considerate of their neighbors. Unfortunately, it's something that's lacking on base housing. Once you're moved in and settled, you'll have much less to complain about (when it comes to unruly neighbors).

Let us know if you have any other questions!

@Yoko-girl- Thanks! We're hoping to find a place that will let us have our cat, but for now she's going to stay back here in the states with DH's family. I've been looking around online and have found that many people say that it's easier to have a dog allowed than cats, because cats can claw up the tatami mats (which is a pretty valid point). If we can find a place that will let us have her, his mom and sister will bring her when they come to visit this summer.

Thanks again for all of the info! It really helps! :]

We moved here with our cat and it took 10 months prep time to prepare her to come to Japan. You must have a microchip, up to date rabies and a rabies titer done prior to 180 days to your arrival. The 180 days is an in home "quarantine" that if you do not take care of in the states your cat may not be cleared through customs. Besides all of the paperwork and expensive tests, there is no transportation from the airports that allows pets. Luckily we had a friend already stationed here when we arrived that picked us up at Narita. If you are planning to arrive in the summer months there are strict restrictions on the temperatures they will allow pets to travel. It gets wicked hot here in the summer but we arrived at the end of July with no problem. It is really a hit or miss item. When we looked for houses we had no trouble finding a house that accepted cats. I have found that most homes for rent are very negotiable when it comes to pets. Our house is western style so we do not have any tatami or shoji. We used Chris Kelly at Lifetown http://www.lifetownjapan.com/ because they have an American agent which makes it much easier when you have questions or need repairs. You can also see what they have available on line before you arrive so you can hit the ground running. When you check into housing they will suggest that you look through their binders to find a house but I think it is easier to first get an agent and tell them what you are looking for and they can help you narrow down an area. We live in Yoshii which is in a super quiet neighborhood and a 20 minute walk to train, beach and shopping. Diddlefinger.com is a great site to look up Japanese addresses in English. This is a link to my neighborhood: http://diddlefinger.com/m/kanagawak...6/?ch=4-13 You can zoom out on the map and see that the base is just northeast of us about a 15 minute drive. It is a great area and close enough to base to still take advantage of the services and not have a terrible commute. I really like Hayama too but when we arrived I was 34 weeks pregnant so we took the second house we looked at and were moved in 10 days after we arrived in Japan. It is possible to find something quickly if you arrive prepared, do not hesitate to ask for help, that is what we are here for! Good luck!

Folks need to remember that it's not a question of which realtor/house agent is the best; they all are. What's not readily understood that realtors handle housing only for certain areas. If you find a particular area where you want to live then you will be better off with a realtor from that area. Yes, off-base agents also handle many areas but they are often limited. Always ask if they have rentals in the area you want to live. If they say "no" move on. Like Wilson said, Reiko Realty handles Hayama and she has been the #1 agent for AMERICAN RENTALS for years.

There are a lot of variables involved in your off-base rental choice, as well. If you're a party-animal family it's always good to get a place within 10-20 minutes walking distance of a train station. Barring that, look for a bus stop close by. But the closer to the train station the more your rent will be. Barring that, look for a bus stop close by. How many cars will you have? Generally Americans like two parking places even they plan on having only one car. It's good for guests and it gives you more room to move when loading and unloading and at wash time. If you don't like kids, stay clear of homes near schools.

I suggest very highly that right after you get out of AOB/ICR class that you find someone who lives off base and who is very familiar with the area to drive you around for two or three hours so that you can get a complete picture of what's available. The Miura penninsula is a resort area and on weekends and holidays the folks from the Tokyo/Yokohama areas like to come down and visit. That can make for severe traffic issues so be prepared for that when selecting a house. Always ask about what to expect for traffic conditions.

Residential areas constructed within the last 10 years or so are notorious for their inconvenience despite the nice, new house. Older places will have convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, etc. available within a short walking distance. Newer ones have nothing, zip, nada. Make sure the area you choose can conveniently support your needs.

The newer the house the more expensive it will be. Also, when it comes time to check out there'll be a lot more attention paide to damage and cleanliness than one which has been a rental for ten or more years. The house owner living nearby can be a plus, but not necessary. Because of my choice of living areas my rentals have always been farm houses because farming is a family business and often have two or three houses for the grandparents, the parents and the grown kids. For some reason there's always an extra house that either needs to be torn down or rented. My house owners all lived right there so there were no issues when problems pop up. As a matter of fact, my current owner is always asking me if there's anything he needs to deal with with the house.

So to reiterate: plan and take your time on your selection.

My wife and I are moving to Yokosuka in August and I have to say that this is one of the most helpful pages I've found on this site. I do have an additional question. How much do utilities average out to per month for a home off base?
thanks.

My last electric bill was over $1000 (125,051 JPY). But, I'm pretty sure most people pay way less than that. My house is larger than most, has way too many windows (you can feel the breeze coming through them) and not enough heaters. And I tend to keep them running full blast as often as I can just to keep the house somewhat comfortable. I also run all the floor heaters and a plug in electric heater. And it's only that high during the the coldest months. It's not nearly that bad most of the time. We also leave too many lights on =/

My phone bill is only $6 though =)

EDIT- wanted to add, we're also a family of 6 and the washer/dryer are always running!  I'm sure our bills are much higher than normal.  don't be scared.

@zimzim07, I live off-base in a 6 year-old house that is about 1200 sq ft. I have one heating unit downstairs and one in each of the three bedrooms downstairs. We are probably more frugal than most when it comes to the way we heat and cool our house, but we are always comfortable. We have ECO settings on our heaters and we follow the Japanese local guidelines for heating and cooling. We keep our heaters set to 21C (70F) in the winter and at night they drop to 18C (66F). In the summers we cool to 25C (80F) which is quite comfortable compared to the heat and humidity outside. Our electric bills are never over $200 and they average around $150 in the summer and winter months. In the spring and fall they are never more than $75. We also seal our windows with styrofoam insulation that you can buy at the local hardware store and keep our shutters closed; it makes a huge difference during the times when we keep the windows closed anyway. All utilities combined (Gas, Electricity, Water/Sewage, Cell-Phone, Internet and Cable TV) never exceeds our utilities allowance. I think if you are smart about how you use your electrical units and dress appropriately for the season you will be rewarded with the benefits of a nice off-base home and the true experience of living in Japan. I love my home and would live in Japan forever if I could but the Navy has other plans for us.

My name is Chris Kelly and I am an agent here in Yokosuka. I work for Life Town. I have read the post and all have really good information. As far as who is the #1 agent in Yokosuka...I'm biased in saying that I am. But there are a lot of really good agents here that will do what they can for you. gbeckwith made a good point about newer homes being more expensive but missed a couple of points. Newer homes will be cheaper to heat and cool. There are many newer homes in great locations for a good price now. I carry mostly newer homes that are located near trains, shopping, base, and are priced to rent to junior sailors. Your best bet is to talk with several agents and see what they have.
I have been here for over 17 years and an agent for over 8. If you have any question please feel free to contact me.

Thank you to everyone who has added information since the last time I've been on. We've been delayed in flying over, but they said we should expect to be there now around the end of this month. Again, thank you! It really does help a lot to get as many opinions and advice as possible!

Chris... aren't you the ex-cop?

talymo.....send me a private message when you get here if you want a tour of the area!  Good luck with your journey over.  It's an exhausting trip, but worth it! 

Yo Bear, kudos on your desire to live offbase. You will really be immersed in Japan culture and get to know the people so much better. I'm in Iwakuni, and for me I pay the water bill bi-monthly to the rental agent. All other utilities are paid monthly. For gas/electric, I set up a Japanese bank account and those bills are paid from it automatically. I just have to make an ATM deposit each month. Cable TV is included in my rent. For internet, I set up automatic payment on my credit card. Other options you may encounter: Making a payment via ATM at a bank or convenience store. Visiting the utility office & paying there. Paying at a convenience store incurs a small fee, that's why I chose the other options.

For those coming here soon, I can validate LifeTown's comments:
"Newer homes will be cheaper to heat and cool. There are many newer homes in great locations for a good price now. I carry mostly newer homes that are located near trains, shopping, base..." (P.S., I don't know him & can't vouch for his reputation, but I do like his comments.)

The typical Japanese home has little/no insulation. If it's cold outside and you have turn off the heater, the house will instantly turn cold. Heating/cooling can be expensive so if a house has insulation it's a big plus. Mine doesn't but I'm in an apartment so I have concrete walls & adjoining neighbors to shelter me from the elements. Being near a train station and shopping is a HUGE plus. To me, that's even better than being near the base. You cannot get parking near a train station, so if you can walk to the train then getting around Japan becomes so much easier. Walking to shopping is very cool just because I like being out & about in Japanese neighborhood.

BbyBear,

I live off-base near Uraga and I pay my water/sewer bill every other month (usually $60). Gas and Electric bills come monthly and I pay those as well as the water bill at Family Mart (Gas and Electric never exceed $200 combined). I do not pay a service charge to pay my bills at the convenience store and I find it very...er...convenient since there is one on every corner. My cell-phone, cable television and internet are all set up to auto deduct form my American checking account and my rent I pay in person to LifeTown each month. It 's really a piece of cake and your agent can help you set everything up once you move in.

Thanks ThaiGuy and Jenn!! I just found out today that my sponsorship packet has been approved!! So we're hoping im there the 4th week of March! I cant wait to see the houses available out in town!!!

Ah, touring the newbie. I quit doing that a couple of years ago. The reason? The tour made no difference because folks were more concerned about the house rather than the location. Invariably I'd take out a "ah wanna libb by da beech" person out and they'd end up on top of a mountain in Hayama. So for you folks coming in, base housing will show you some places and turn you on to some realtors. The realtors job is to rent those houses and and they're like used car salesmen, no offence. You really need to take your time and spend a month or so looking at as many places as you can in as many locations as you can. And pretty much every rural neighborhood in the Yokosuka area has their own shopping areas. They're not big stores but there's not much you can't get in the way of staples and household supplies.

On the other hand, Wilson and I like the fact that there are very few gaijin out where we live. Never mind.

Yoko-girl, What are the initial costs when moving off-base, and does the Navy help with any this (money wise)? Much Thanks, shwn2082

You can find that info here:

http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem/


I also added it on the "Housing options" post you made. The allowances are based on rank/dependants ext.

I have been making a lot of progress with the housing agency section. I am inputting all the agencies now. Already have 4 in the system, and am just adding 30 more. Once I am complete, I will be giving presentations to the base, and to the housing agencies. Some of the housing agencies have already started to populate their homes into the system, just getting it ready for when we launch everything is already ready to go.. :0)

shwn2082:

This post breaks down our move-in costs for moving off base:

http://www.japanbases.com/home/foru...topic.aspx

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Most places require move-in costs equivalent to 4 - 6 months worth of rent, which include:

1. 1st month's rent
2. Gift to landlord (equal to one month's rent)
3. Agent's fee to the realtor (equal to one month's rent, plus 5% of one month's rent)
4. Security deposit (equal to one month's rent)

* Extra pet deposit equal to one month's rent (sometimes two months depending on the owner)

* Renter's Insurance equal to about 21,000Y


It was costly upfront, but so worth it! We planned on being here for awhile, so we wanted someplace we would be happy with.

We had a set-up fee for our internet connection, but the guy that came to our house waived it for us. Internet is much better off base! Plus, you can use Slingbox and save a bundle by not having to pay for cable TV.

From what I can remember, there were no set up fees for gas, electricity, or utilities.

You do have to recycle off base, but it's not that bad.

I'm not exactly sure how the military does things (maybe someone else can clarify this), but we were reimbursed for e/thing except our security deposits and renter's insurance.

LOKI- How did you know I was an ex-cop?

Hello ALL!! I'm a single E-5 with orders arriving to Yokosuka Jan 26,2011. I'm going to sea duty so Im sure I wont be home that often .  I was wondering if you all could name a few already furnished apartments that are nice.  Also are they expensive? Thanks for whatever help you can provide.

Posted By Dj Stack on 22 Sep 2010 08:55 AM
Hello ALL!! I'm a single E-5 with orders arriving to Yokosuka Jan 26,2011. I'm going to sea duty so Im sure I wont be home that often .  I was wondering if you all could name a few already furnished apartments that are nice.  Also are they expensive? Thanks for whatever help you can provide.

You might like living at Hotel New Yokosuka...just outside the gate, they accept military OHA and a lot of single guys live there (Officer & Enlisted).  The rooms aren't huge, but you are in a prime location, get maid service and I think you can even get laundry service for a little extra cash.  Fully furnished and I think the new building has a kitchenette as well.

Houseing will tell you about RPP which has furnished apts just for people in your situation. It is off base.