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 Minano Town's average rent of — (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 Oyahana Station
Shopping
3 supermarkets, 4 convenience stores (in Minano Town)
Transit Access
2 stations in Minano Town
Greenery
0 parks (in Minano Town)
Rent Affordability
Relative to Minano Town average
*Data for all of Minano Town. 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 Oyahana Station.
Oyahana Station is in Minano Town and served by Chichibu Railway Chichibu Main 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.