Akigawa is the main station of Akiruno City on the Itsukaichi Line, with supermarkets and roadside shops clustered nearby — everyday convenience surrounded by Tama greenery.
Aiming for a local-stops-only station, or an area a short walk from the station, can bring rent down a bit further. A furnished apartment also cuts down on move-in costs. *Estimated from Akiruno City's average rent of ¥68,086 (an in-house estimate). There's no official station-level rent data, so this is derived from the area average, adjusted to current market conditions based on the Ministry's Housing and Land Survey.
Livability Near Akigawa Station
Shopping
15 supermarkets, 25 convenience stores (in Akiruno City)
Transit Access
5 stations in Akiruno City
Greenery
45 parks (in Akiruno City)
Rent Affordability
Relative to Akiruno City average
*Data for all of Akiruno City. Source: OpenStreetMap contributors and others.
Time to Major Hubs
Destination
Est. Time
Shinjuku
74 min
Tokyo
84 min
Shibuya
85 min
Ikebukuro
87 min
Yokohama
—
Ueno
—
Akihabara
—
*Travel times are estimates based on local trains (plus ~6 min per transfer). Express services are often faster.
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 near Akigawa Station.
Akigawa Station is in Akiruno City and served by JR Itsukaichi Line. With supermarkets and convenience stores nearby for everyday needs, it's a solid choice even for a first time living alone.
I want to keep rent as low as possible.
Stations 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.