The neighborhoods
エリアガイド
Minato — 港区
Hiroo · Azabu Juban · Roppongi · Azabudai Hills
Monthly from
¥500,000
Top Pick
Tokyo's diplomatic and expat heartland. Home to most embassies, international schools, and the densest foreign professional community. Hiroo and Azabu Juban offer village-like atmospheres with world-class English infrastructure.
Yasuhiro's take
Minato is the default for C-suite expats. Inventory is tight and some landlords are selective about foreign tenants — knowing which buildings genuinely welcome internationals is where local expertise matters most.
Shibuya — 渋谷区
Daikanyama · Ebisu · Yoyogi Uehara
Monthly from
¥350,000
Trending
Premium residential with exceptional dining, retail, and access. Daikanyama and Ebisu attract international professionals who want urban sophistication without Minato's formality. Nakameguro is popular with younger executives.
Yasuhiro's take
My personal favorite for clients without school-age children. Lifestyle quality rivals anywhere in the world, and you typically get more space per yen than comparable Minato properties.
Shinjuku — 新宿区
Yotsuya · Ichigaya
Monthly from
¥280,000
Best Value
Often mischaracterized as purely commercial. Yotsuya and Ichigaya are quiet residential pockets with exceptional transport links — popular with finance professionals commuting to Marunouchi or Otemachi.
Yasuhiro's take
Underrated. Clients who choose Yotsuya over Hiroo often get a larger, newer apartment for 20–30% less — with a shorter commute to many central Tokyo offices.
Chiyoda — 千代田区
Bancho · Kojimachi · Kudanshita
Monthly from
¥300,000
Understated Luxury
The quietest of Tokyo's premium wards. Near the Imperial Palace, favored by senior diplomats and embassy families. Properties tend to be spacious and low-density — a genuine rarity in central Tokyo.
Yasuhiro's take
If you value peace and space over nightlife, Bancho is unmatched. The best properties here rarely appear on public portals — they require direct relationships with owners.
Setagaya — 世田谷区
Shimokitazawa · Komazawa Daigaku · Yoga
Monthly from
¥300,000
Families
Tokyo's most liveable ward. From the bohemian energy of Shimokitazawa to the park-side calm of Komazawa Daigaku, Setagaya offers a quality of life that central wards simply can't match.
Yasuhiro's take
Best value in central Tokyo. Shimokitazawa draws creative professionals; Komazawa Daigaku draws families and athletes. Both offer more space per yen than any comparable central ward — with excellent transport links.
Koto / Sumida — 江東区
Toyosu · Shinonome · Tatsumi
Monthly from
¥200,000
Modern High-Rise
Tokyo's newest residential corridor. Luxury high-rises with modern amenities, bay views, and excellent access to central business districts. Popular with professionals who want contemporary living at competitive pricing.
Yasuhiro's take
Best-value modern living in central Tokyo. These buildings are often newer and better-equipped than comparable Minato properties at 60% of the rent.