Is Bunkyo City a good fit for living alone?

With plenty of supermarkets, convenience stores, and stations nearby, daily life here is convenient — a solid choice even for a first time living alone.

I want to keep rent as low as possible.

Areas without express-train stops, or a 10+ minute walk from the station, tend to have lower rent — and a furnished apartment means no extra cost for furniture.

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What's it like to live in
Bunkyo City?

Served by Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Chiyodasen, with 17 stations in the area, including Hongousanchoume. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

Growing population Easy shopping Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

50 supermarkets, 125 convenience stores

Transit Access

20 stations

Greenery

90 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥91,000–110,000 / month

Studio¥91,000–104,000

1K¥104,000–130,000

1DK/1LDK¥143,000–195,000

Areas a short walk from the station, or stops not served by express trains, tend to be more affordable. A furnished apartment also cuts down on move-in costs.
*Estimated from the area's average rent of ¥129,840 (an in-house estimate).

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Furnished apartments, ready to move in

Beds, fridges, washing machines — all included from day one. Keep your move-in costs low and start fresh in Bunkyo City.

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Stations in Bunkyo City

Sengoku Station Sendagi Station Korakuen Station Shin-Otsuka Station Kasuga Station Hongosanchome Station Honkomagome Station Todaimae Station Nezu Station Edogawabashi Station Yushima Station Hakusan Station Myogadani Station Gokokuji Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Bunkyo City a good fit for living alone?: With plenty of supermarkets, convenience stores, and stations nearby, daily life here is convenient — a solid choice even for a first time living alone.
I want to keep rent as low as possible.: Areas without express-train stops, or a 10+ minute walk from the station, tend to have lower rent — and a furnished apartment means no extra cost for furniture.

More Details

Considering it for a couple or family?

90 parks, 59 nurseries/kindergartens, 93 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥143,000–195,000 per month.

Number of facilities (supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.)

Supermarkets50

Convenience stores125

Cafes155

Restaurants584

Hospitals/clinics32

Parks90

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥1,337,294/m² (YoY +4.51%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥129,840
Population change	9.26%

Sources: MLIT Land Price Survey / Statistics Bureau of Japan.
The area average rent is an in-house estimate, adjusted to current market conditions based on the Ministry's Housing and Land Survey.

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