Is Wakoshi Station a good fit for living alone?

Wakoshi Station is in Wako City and served by Tobu Tojo Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin 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
Wakoshi Station

Wakoshi originates three lines' worth of trains — guaranteed seats and one-ride access to Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, and Shibuya.

Tobu Tojo LineTobu Railway Tokyo Metro Yurakucho LineTokyo Metro Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin LineTokyo Metro

Typical Rent Near Wakoshi Station

Studio / 1K guide

¥75,000–95,000 / month

Studio¥75,000–95,000

1K¥95,000–95,000

1DK/1LDK¥80,000–110,000

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 Wako City's average rent of ¥86,640 (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 Wakoshi Station

Shopping

12 supermarkets, 29 convenience stores (in Wako City)

Transit Access

2 stations in Wako City

Greenery

36 parks (in Wako City)

Rent Affordability

Relative to Wako City average

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

Time to Major Hubs

Destination	Est. Time
Shinjuku	34 min
Tokyo	45 min
Shibuya	38 min
Ikebukuro	21 min
Yokohama	81 min
Ueno	44 min
Akihabara	43 min

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

Universities within reach

Rikkyo University (Niiza Campus)~9 min →Shukutoku University (Tokyo Campus)~15 min →Shukutoku University (Saitama Campus)~15 min →Rikkyo University (Ikebukuro Campus)~21 min →Waseda University (Nishi-Waseda Campus)~27 min →Gakushuin University~30 min →Japan Women's University (Mejiro Campus)~30 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 Wakoshi Station.

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Nearby Stations

Narimasu StationItabashi City →Asaka StationAsaka City →

FAQ

Is Wakoshi Station a good fit for living alone?: Wakoshi Station is in Wako City and served by Tobu Tojo Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin 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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