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 Honjo City's average rent of ¥53,041 (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 Honjo Station
Shopping
11 supermarkets, 33 convenience stores (in Honjo City)
Transit Access
3 stations in Honjo City
Greenery
89 parks (in Honjo City)
Rent Affordability
Relative to Honjo City average
*Data for all of Honjo City. Source: OpenStreetMap contributors and others.
Time to Major Hubs
Destination
Est. Time
Shinjuku
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Tokyo
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Shibuya
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Ikebukuro
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Yokohama
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Ueno
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Akihabara
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*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 Honjo Station.
Honjo Station is in Honjo City and served by JR Takasaki 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.