10 Best Apartments In Shinagawa for Foreigners
Recommended Foreigner-Friendly Apartments near Shinagawa Station
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Are you planning on moving to Tokyo? And are you looking for an apartment in Shinagawa?
The Shinagawa area is known as a business district where many companies have their headquarter buildings. Many business people from around the world work in this area, and therefore, also want to live nearby.
However, sometimes it is not easy finding and renting a good place to live in. Especially, if you are a foreigner and have difficulties with the language.
In this article, we will help you find an apartment and provide you with some useful information as well. Many places in the Shinagawa area have nice apartments that you can choose from, so I hope this article is helpful.
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Moving into an Apartment in Japan
Moving to Japan, especially Tokyo, is not easy for many different reasons. However, it is also an exciting thing knowing that you will move to a foreign country and city.
When it comes to moving within Japan as a foreigner, it gets extra tricky because the procedures and paperwork can be different from what you’re used to in your home country. You can find useful tips for renting an apartment in Tokyo here.
One of the best parts about moving is checking out many apartments looking for the perfect one.
It might be challenging to find the perfect valance between apartment features, location, and pricing. However, it is fun to envision yourself living in that place while checking out apartments.
Living around Shinagawa
Let me give you some information about the Shinagawa area.
Shinagawa City (品川区) is one of the 23 special wards in Tokyo. As I have mentioned above it is known as the busiest district. If you are someone who wants to live in a bustling area with a modern environment, well, Shinagawa City is one of those places.
There are many large buildings with companies from different countries, so this is also a place where many foreigners also work.
If Shinagawa City is one of the busiest districts, then naturally, Shinagawa Station is one of the busiest train stations as well. It is a major Station for the JR Yamanote Line and Tokaido Shinkansen. It is also connected to other train lines such as JR Keihin Tohoku Line, JR Tokaido Main Line, JR Yokosuka Line, and the Keikyu Main Line. This is why it is called one of the biggest and busiest stations in Tokyo.
There are also many large apartments in this area and the rent here is quite expensive. Most living in this area are high-income families.
1. Merits of living near Shinagawa
The best thing about living near this area is, as mentioned above, the transportation which is very convenient. Easy access if you want to travel around Tokyo. Even access to distant places like Nagoya and Kyoto is convenient since the shinkansen stops in this station.
Shinagawa station has even easy access to both Haneda and Narita airports. 17 minutes using the Keikyu Airport Express and 68 minutes using the JR Narita Express, respectively.
Other attractive points of this area are that there are many beautiful tourist spots and a nice variety of fashion shops for clothes, shoes, and accessories.
And if you are in Shinagawa station there are many restaurants and shops located right there inside the station.
Also, it is a very modern city, with big schools both international and local. Hospitals and clinics are easy to find as well.
2. Popular Spots in Shinagawa
– 1st. Shinagawa Aquarium: Good for all ages, especially for families with kids. Their dolphin show is the most famous of their animal shows that you will surely enjoy. Just 26 minutes away from Shinagawa station.
– 2nd. Oi Central Seaside Park Sports Forest: One of the relaxing parks in Shinagawa where you can enjoy the beauty of nature after having sports. It is just 29 minutes away from Shinagawa station.
– 3rd. Musashi Koyama Shopping Street Palm: Well known as the longest and the biggest arcade in Tokyo. Covered arcade line with a lot of stores, variety of foods; both traditional and modern.
– 4th. Oi Racecourse: Also known as Tokyo City Keiba. The place is not just for Horse racing, there are also events held there and some restaurants to dine in.
– 5th. Shinagawa Shrine: A small Shrine near Shinagawa station. The place is quiet and relaxing. Usually not so crowded so it is very nice to spend some time for a little walk.
Our 10 Picks: Apartments in Shinagawa
From here, we will introduce to you our 10 picks for the best apartments in Shinagawa for foreigners. I hope you find one that suits your needs.
1. Shinagawa 1K Apartment
8 minutes by walk from Shinagawa station of the JR Yamanote Line.
Monthly Cost: 92,000 yen + 10,000 yen (Maintenance fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 24.7 m² (1K)
Floor: 3F/8F
Year Built: 2002
Features: Bath- Toilet Separated/ Air-Conditioner/ Washing Machine Inside/ Self-locking Entrance/ Motorbike Parking/ Balcony.
For more details and information, check the link below.
2. Sengakuji 1K Apartment
No key money is required. 1 minute by walk from Sengakuji station of the Toei Asakusa Line or 10 minutes by walk from Shirokanetakanawa station of the Tokyo Metro Nanboku Line.
Monthly Cost: 93,000 yen + 10,000 yen (Maintenance fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 26.88 m² (1K)
Floor: 5F/13F
Year Built: 2006
Features: Bath- Toilet Separated/ Air-Conditioner/ Washing Machine Inside/ Self-locking Entrance/ Balcony.
For more details and information, check the link below.
3. Tamachi 1R Apartment
No key money is required. Pet friendly. 13 minutes by walk from Tamachi Station of the JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin Tohoku Line.
Monthly Cost: 113,000 yen + 8,000 yen (Maintenance fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 25.01 m² (1R)
Floor: 7F/30F
Year Built: 2010
Features: Washlet Toilet/ Air-Conditioner/ Washing Machine Inside/ Self-locking Entrance/ Balcony/ Pet Allowed/ Musical Instrument allowed.
For more details and information, check the link below.
4. Takanawadai 2R Apartment
10 minutes by walk from Shinagawa station of the JR Yamanote Line or 9 minutes by walk from Takanawadai station of the Toei Asakusa Line.
Monthly Cost: 146,000 yen + 10,000 yen (Maintenance fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 37.25 m² (2R)
Floor: 4F/4F
Year Built: 2015
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Washing Machine Inside/ Self-locking Entrance/ Balcony.
For more details and information, check the link below.
5. Osaki 1LDK Apartment
No deposit nor key money is required. 6 minutes by walk from Osaki station of the JR Yamanote Line and JR Saikyo Line.
Monthly Cost: 243,000 yen + 15,000 yen (Maintenance fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 50.78 m² (1LDK)
Floor: 4F/5F
Year Built: 2020
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Toilet and Bath Separated / Washing Machine Inside/ Self-locking Entrance/ Built-in Kitchen/ Bicycle Parking.
For more details and information, check the link below.
6. Osaki 1K Apartment
1K apartment located 7 minutes walking from Osaki station (大崎駅) of the JR Yamanote Line.
Monthly Cost: 79,000 yen + 2,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 18 m² (1K)
Floor: 2F / 2F
Year Built: 2004
Key Features: Air Conditioner, Bath / Toilet Separated, Washing Machine Inside, Loft, Corner Room
For more details and information, check the link below.
7. Takanawadai 1DK Apartment
No deposit nor key money is required. 8 minutes by walk from Takanawadai Station of the Toei Asakusa Line or 10 minutes by walk from Takanawa-Gateway station of the JR Yamanote Line.
Monthly Cost: 120,000 yen + 5,000 yen (Maintenance fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 37.62 m² (1DK)
Floor: 5F/5F
Year Built: 1992
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Toilet and Bath Separated / Washing Machine Inside/ Corner Room.
For more details and information, check the link below.
8. Kita-Shinagawa 1K Apartment
8 minutes by walk from Kita-Shinagawa station of the Keikyu Line or 14 minutes by walk from Shinagawa station of the JR Yamanote Line.
Monthly Cost: 77,000 yen + 6,000 yen (Maintenance fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 20.69 m² (1K)
Floor: 5F/6F
Year Built: 2001
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Washing Machine Inside/ Self-locking Entrance/ Motorbike Parking/ Balcony/Corner room.
For more details and information, check the link below.
9. Osaki 1LDK Apartment
1LDK apartment located 5 minutes walking from Osaki station (大崎駅) of the JR Yamanote Line.
Monthly Cost: 145,000 yen + 10,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 38.07 m² (1LDK)
Floor: 12F / 13F
Year Built: 2000
Key Features: Air Conditioner, Bath / Toilet Separated, Washing Machine Inside, Walk-in Closet, Self Locking Entrance, Motorbike Parking, Elevator, Balcony
For more details and information, check the link below.
10. Shibaurafuto 1K Apartment
10 minutes by walk from Shibaurafuto station of the Yurikamome or 15 minutes by walk from Tamachi station of the JR Yamanote Line.
Monthly Cost: 91,000 yen + 6,000 yen (Maintenance fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 25.84 m² (1K)
Floor: 6F/11F
Year Built: 2008
Features: Air-Conditioner/Bath and Toilet Separated/ Washing Machine Inside/ Built-in Kitchen/Self-locking Entrance/Corner Room.
For more details and information, check the link below.
Did you find an apartment that interests you? I hope this article has helped you to have an idea of what kind of apartments you can find in the Shinagawa area.
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Greetings to all mommies I am a supermom from Philippines. Previously, I worked and lived in Dubai for seven years, until 2015 the year I moved in Japan. Currently, I am happily settled here with my Japanese husband and our 7 months old baby. I could only describe my almost 6 years of living here as a roller coaster ride more so, after I gave birth to my son. Japan had changed me in ways unimaginable. It has influence my lifestyle, my perceptions and beliefs. I was able to witness firsthand the pros and cons of living in the country. From their language, culture and ethnicity, the people, place and in work. Those years were enough to give me quite personal and memorable experiences which I would be more than delighted to share with you.
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