I want to stay at a House. How do I apply? Please apply by directly calling the House you would like to stay at. Requests by email or fax will not be accepted. Please note that we unfortunately will not be able to provide accommodation if all of the House rooms are filled. What do I need to bring with me for my stay? A House is not a hotel and does not provide the following: Toiletries (including shampoo and conditioner), pajamas, towels, hair dryers Who can stay at the House? Children who are 18 years of age and under and who are hospitalized or making routine hospital visits, and their attending families, are eligible to stay. Some Houses have geographic restrictions; for more details, please refer to the relevant House guide. How much does it cost to stay at a House? The cost is 1,000 yen per person per day. Some Houses also collect a linen usage fee (210 yen), car parking fee (300 yen), and heating expense (300 yen). For more details, please refer to the relevant House guide. How long can I stay at a House? The maximum length of stay differs depending on the House. For more details, please refer to the relevant House guide. Can a family stay at the House if the patient is older than 18? No. Although we fully understand that patients older than 18 and their families also need a place to stay, eligibility to stay at a Ronald McDonald House only extends to patients who are 18 years of age and under and their families. Is the hospital within walking distance from the House? All Houses are located in the immediate area of a hospital and therefore are within walking distance. How is a House different from a hotel? The Houses are operated by local volunteers, and therefore guests are asked to among other things clean their bedrooms after their stay and clean the common space. The Houses also prohibit alcohol and prohibit smoking in areas other than in the designated smoking rooms.