Is Kumanomae Station a good fit for living alone?

Kumanomae Station is in Arakawa City and served by Toden Arakawa Line (Tokyo Sakura Tram), Nippori-Toneri Liner. 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.

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Living Near
Kumanomae Station

Kumanomae is where the Toden tram crosses the Nippori-Toneri Liner — shitamachi charm with a direct line to Nippori.

Toden Arakawa Line (Tokyo Sakura Tram)Toei Nippori-Toneri LinerToei

Typical Rent Near Kumanomae Station

Studio / 1K guide

¥70,000–95,000 / month

Studio¥70,000–90,000

1K¥90,000–95,000

1DK/1LDK¥90,000–120,000

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 Arakawa City's average rent of ¥99,856 (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 Kumanomae Station

Shopping

56 supermarkets, 91 convenience stores (in Arakawa City)

Transit Access

28 stations in Arakawa City

Greenery

158 parks (in Arakawa City)

Rent Affordability

Relative to Arakawa City average

*Data for all of Arakawa City. Source: OpenStreetMap contributors and others.

Time to Major Hubs

Destination	Est. Time
Shinjuku	31 min
Tokyo	24 min
Shibuya	38 min
Ikebukuro	22 min
Yokohama	70 min
Ueno	15 min
Akihabara	20 min

*Travel times are estimates based on local trains (plus ~6 min per transfer). Express services are often faster.

Universities within reach

Tokyo Denki University (Tokyo Senju Campus)~14 min →Meiji University (Surugadai Campus)~19 min →Juntendo University (Hongo-Ochanomizu Campus)~19 min →Toyo University (Akabanedai Campus)~22 min →Rikkyo University (Ikebukuro Campus)~22 min →Gakushuin University~24 min →Japan Women's University (Mejiro Campus)~24 min →Taisho University (Sugamo Campus)~25 min →

and 6 more

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Nearby Stations

Higashiogusanchome StationArakawa City →Miyanomae StationArakawa City →Shakudoshogakkomae StationArakawa City →Adachiodai StationAdachi City →

Other Stations in Arakawa City

Sannowahashi Station Mikawashima Station Minamisenju Station Miyanomae Station Odai Station Shinzokawashima Station Nippori Station Higashiogusanchome Station Machiya Station Machiyanichome Station Arakawaitchumae Station Arakawashichichome Station

FAQ

Is Kumanomae Station a good fit for living alone?: Kumanomae Station is in Arakawa City and served by Toden Arakawa Line (Tokyo Sakura Tram), Nippori-Toneri Liner. 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.

Living NearKumanomae Station