Costs of Elderly Care Homes in Japan: 8 Key Categories and How to Manage Them日本の老人ホーム別 必要費用リスト：8項目と対応策

1. Initial Admission Fee / 入居一時金

Average: ¥0–5,000,000 (USD $0–$35,000)

Paid upfront when entering private or high-end facilities

42.6% of private homes require initial payment (Cabinet Office, 2022)
平均0～500万円。民間施設や高級ホームでは一時金が必要な場合が多い（42.6%）。

Tip: Choose "zero admission fee" facilities or public-operated homes
対策： 入居一時金ゼロの施設や公営ホームを選ぶ