Is Takao Station a good fit for living alone?

Takao Station is in Hachioji City and served by JR Chuo Main Line (Tokyo-Shiojiri), JR Chuo Line (Rapid), Keio Takao 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.

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Living Near
Takao Station

Takao Station is in Hachioji City, a handy transfer point served by JR Chuo Main Line (Tokyo-Shiojiri), JR Chuo Line (Rapid), Keio Takao Line — 3 lines in total. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

JR Chuo Main Line (Tokyo-Shiojiri)JR East JR Chuo Line (Rapid)JR East Keio Takao LineKeio

Typical Rent Near Takao Station

Studio / 1K guide

¥65,000–90,000 / month

Studio¥65,000–75,000

1K¥75,000–90,000

1DK/1LDK¥75,000–105,000

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 Hachioji City's average rent of ¥68,266 (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 Takao Station

Shopping

78 supermarkets, 221 convenience stores (in Hachioji City)

Transit Access

23 stations in Hachioji City

Greenery

452 parks (in Hachioji City)

Rent Affordability

Relative to Hachioji City average

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

Time to Major Hubs

Destination	Est. Time
Shinjuku	62 min
Tokyo	72 min
Shibuya	74 min
Ikebukuro	75 min
Yokohama	—
Ueno	84 min
Akihabara	83 min

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

Universities within reach

Hosei University (Tama Campus)~5 min →Tama Art University (Hachioji Campus)~9 min →Kogakuin University (Hachioji Campus)~9 min →Jissen Women's University (Hino Campus)~19 min →Tokyo Zokei University~25 min →Hitotsubashi University (Kunitachi Campus)~29 min →

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 Takao Station.

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Nearby Stations

Nishihachioji StationHachioji City →Sagamiko StationMidori Ward, Sagamihara →Hazama StationHachioji City →Takaosanguchi StationHachioji City →

Other Stations in Hachioji City

Mejirodai Station Chuodaigaku-Meiseidaigaku Station Keiohachioji Station Keio-Horinouchi Station Keiokatakura Station Hachioji Station Hachiojiminamino Station Kitahachioji Station Kitano Station Minamiosawa Station Otsuka-Teikyodaigaku Station Komiya Station

FAQ

Is Takao Station a good fit for living alone?: Takao Station is in Hachioji City and served by JR Chuo Main Line (Tokyo-Shiojiri), JR Chuo Line (Rapid), Keio Takao 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.

Living NearTakao Station