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What's it like to live in
Minato City?

Served by Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, with 35 stations in the area, including Daimon. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

Growing population Easy shopping Lots of parks

Livability at a Glance

Shopping
107 supermarkets, 446 convenience stores
Transit Access
60 stations
Greenery
325 parks
Rent Affordability
Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide
¥158,000–192,000 / month
Studio¥158,000–180,000
1K¥180,000–226,000
1DK/1LDK¥248,000–338,000
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 ¥225,532 (an in-house estimate).
Move in with just a suitcase

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 Minato City.

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Stations in Minato City

+12 more stations

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Minato 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?
325 parks, 110 nurseries/kindergartens, 127 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥248,000–338,000 per month.
Number of facilities (supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.)
Supermarkets107
Convenience stores446
Cafes490
Restaurants1707
Hospitals/clinics67
Parks325

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)
Avg. land price¥4,115,421/m² (YoY +2.95%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)¥225,532
Population change7.07%

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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Last updated: June 2026