Naruto Station is in Sanmu City, a handy transfer point served by JR Sobu Main Line, JR Togane Line — 2 lines in total. Rent here is around the average for the area.
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 Sanmu City's average rent of ¥53,247 (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 Naruto Station
Shopping
6 supermarkets, 17 convenience stores (in Sanmu City)
Transit Access
3 stations in Sanmu City
Greenery
14 parks (in Sanmu City)
Rent Affordability
Relative to Sanmu City average
*Data for all of Sanmu 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 Naruto Station.
Naruto Station is in Sanmu City and served by JR Sobu Main Line, JR Togane 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.