[For Foreigners] Myogadani Station Guide | A Thorough Explanation of the Town's Charms, Rent Prices, and Rental Search
This time, we will explain about Myogadani Station.
By reading this article, you can find answers to questions such as, "What kind of town is Myogadani?", "What is the average rent?", and "Is it easy for foreigners to live there?".
This article also explains four important points for foreigners looking for an apartment in Japan, so please read to the end.
1.What kind of town is Myogadani?
This section introduces access to Myogadani Station, the charm of the neighborhood, and safety.
Access to major stations
Myogadani Station is served by the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line (with direct service to Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Otemachi, and Ginza).
Access from Myogadani Station to major stations in Tokyo is as shown in the table below.
| destination | Duration | Number of transfers | Route used |
| Ikebukuro Station | Approximately 5 minutes | none | Marunouchi Line (direct service) |
| Tokyo Station | Approximately 11 minutes | none | Marunouchi Line (direct service) |
| Shinjuku Station | Approximately 31 minutes | none | Marunouchi Line (direct service) |
| Shibuya Station | Approximately 21 minutes | 1 time | Marunouchi Line → (Ikebukuro Station or Akasaka-Mitsuke Station) → Saikyo Line or Ginza Line |
| Shinagawa Station | Approximately 24 minutes | 1 time | Marunouchi Line → (Tokyo Station) → Yokosuka Line |
*Times may vary depending on the time of day and train conditions.
Myogadani Station is located in Bunkyo Ward, one of the "six central wards" of Tokyo, so it offers good access to major stations in central Tokyo.
The charm of the town
Myogadani is a neighborhood that combines the tranquility typical of Bunkyo Ward with the calm atmosphere of an educational area.
You can take the Marunouchi Line directly to Otemachi and Ginza, and there are supermarkets, drugstores, bakeries, and cafes scattered around the station, so you can take care of all your daily needs within a 10-minute walk.
One of its greatest attractions is that, even though you're in the heart of the city, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms on Harima-zaka in spring and the changing seasons of Koishikawa Botanical Garden from early summer to autumn during your daily walks.
Safety and livability
Bunkyo Ward is home to prestigious national universities and public elementary schools, and because it tends to attract families with high educational standards, it is a very safe area.
Among these areas, Myogadani is known as a particularly safe area because there are almost no entertainment establishments such as pachinko parlors or arcades, or izakayas that are open until morning.
2.Convenience facilities for daily life
This section introduces convenient facilities located around Myogadani Station.
Restaurants and commercial facilities
The area around Myogadani Station has aspects of a student town, so there aren't a huge number of affordable restaurants, including chain cafes.
While there aren't any large commercial facilities right in front of the station, you can get to Ikebukuro Station in just two stops (approximately 5 minutes), so you won't have any trouble if you need to do any major shopping.
Supermarkets and general merchandise stores
Around Myogadani Station, you can find supermarkets like Santoku and Maruetsu Petit, 100-yen shops like Daiso and Seria, and drugstores like Ippondo, so you can find all your daily necessities there.
hospital
There are medical facilities near Myogadani Station that offer services in foreign languages.
| name | overview |
| Mirai Medical Clinic Myogadani | Internal medicine and pediatrics services available. Consultations are available weekdays from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 18:00. On Saturdays, consultations are available from 9:00 to 13:00. |
| Dentsuin Clinic | We can handle a wide range of medical needs, including internal medicine, pediatrics, and otolaryngology. Consultations are available Monday through Saturday from 9:00 to 13:00. |
| Harimazaka Clinic | We offer services in otolaryngology, allergy, and pediatric otolaryngology. Consultations are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00-13:00 and 15:30-19:00. The clinic is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00-13:00 and 15:30-18:00. |
*Please note that clinic hours and availability of foreign language support may change. Please be sure to check the official information before your visit.
A station recommended for those who want to live in a town with plenty of restaurants.
There aren't many restaurants around Myogadani Station, so if you want to live in an area with plenty of restaurants nearby, Hongo-Sanchome Station (Marunouchi Line) is recommended.
3.A prestigious public elementary school in Bunkyo Ward
Bunkyo Ward is known as an area with extremely high educational standards. This article will explain the prestigious group of public elementary schools known as "3S1K" within Bunkyo Ward.
The prestigious public elementary school group "3S1K"
The prestigious public elementary school group "3S1K" is a common name referring to the four schools: Seishi, Sendagi, Showa, and Kubomachi.
This is a popular school with a strong track record of students passing entrance exams for junior high schools, and some families even move to the area because of its school district.
School districts around Myogadani Station
One of the 3S1K schools, Kubomachi Elementary School, is about a 3-minute walk from Myogadani Station.
Since part of the area around the station is included in the school district, Myogadani could be a strong candidate for families who are considering this school.
4.Average rent around Myogadani Station
Here, we will introduce the average rent around Myogadani Station and compare it with the surrounding areas.
Average rent prices by floor plan and property type
| Floor plan | Rent market price |
| One-room apartment | Approximately 100,000 yen |
| 1K | Approximately 99,000 yen |
| 1LDK | Approximately 182,000 yen |
| 2LDK | Approximately 254,000 yen |
| 3LDK | Approximately 387,000 yen |
*Based on our own research using information from real estate websites as of October 2025.
Comparison with other areas
Let's compare the average rent prices with those of nearby stations: Hongo-Sanchome, Korakuen, Shin-Otsuka, and Ikebukuro.
| Floor plan | Myogadani Station | Hongo-Sanchome Station | Korakuen Station | Shin-Otsuka Station | Ikebukuro Station |
| One-room apartment | Approximately 100,000 yen | Approximately 125,000 yen | Approximately 106,000 yen | Approximately 102,000 yen | Approximately 96,000 yen |
| 1K | Approximately 99,000 yen | Approximately 131,000 yen | Approximately 111,000 yen | Approximately 112,000 yen | Approximately 119,000 yen |
| 1LDK | Approximately 182,000 yen | Approximately 222,000 yen | Approximately 198,000 yen | Approximately 189,000 yen | Approximately 184,000 yen |
| 2LDK | Approximately 254,000 yen | Approximately 305,000 yen | Approximately 249,000 yen | Approximately 253,000 yen | Approximately 266,000 yen |
| 3LDK | Approximately 387,000 yen | Approximately 461,000 yen | Approximately 457,000 yen | Approximately 374,000 yen | Approximately 361,000 yen |
*Based on our own research using information from real estate websites as of October 2025.
5.Nearby tourist attractions
This section introduces tourist attractions located around Myogadani Station.
| name | overview |
| Koishikawa Botanical Garden | A quiet path lined with seasonal flowering trees and ancient trees in the botanical garden affiliated with the University of Tokyo. With its well-stocked greenhouses and extensive collection of specimens, it's perfect for a weekend getaway or a family learning experience. |
| Tokyo Dome City | An amusement park, LaQua hot spring spa, shopping & dining, and events all come together. You can enjoy yourself until late at night after watching a baseball game or a concert, and there are many indoor facilities, making it convenient even if it rains. |
| Koishikawa Korakuen Garden | A daimyo garden built by the Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period. This strolling garden features a pond and offers beautiful scenery including plum blossoms, irises, artificial hills, and bridges. |
*Operating hours may vary for each facility due to events, maintenance, etc.
6.Voices from people who actually live there
While there were many positive comments such as "Shopping is very convenient because there is a 24-hour supermarket" and "It's in the city center but it's a quiet residential area with good security and is easy to raise children in," there were also some concerning comments such as "There are few restaurants" and "There are areas with many hills."
7.Who would I recommend Myogadani Station to? And who would I not?
Based on the information presented so far, I will now explain who Myogadani Station is recommended for and who it is not.
Recommended for
・Those who prioritize their child's educational environment
・Those who prefer a calm and quiet area
・People who commute to or from Tokyo Station or Ikebukuro area
People I wouldn't recommend this to
・Those who want an area with plenty of restaurants
・Those who want a lively location close to large commercial facilities and bustling downtown areas.
・Those who want to use multiple train lines
8.Key points for foreigners looking for an apartment
Here are four important points to consider when foreigners are looking for an apartment in Japan.
① Look for a real estate company that offers services in foreign languages.
Choosing a real estate company with staff who can speak foreign languages will make communication smoother.
Especially if you're looking for an apartment in Japan for the first time, you'll likely have many questions and concerns, so it's a good idea to start by finding a real estate company that offers services in foreign languages.
If you choose a real estate company that offers online viewings and chat-based communication, you can smoothly proceed with your apartment search even while living abroad.
② Understand the process from property search to move-in.
The general process for finding an apartment in Japan is as follows:
- Organize your desired conditions (area, rent, floor plan, etc.)
・Property proposal
・Viewing
・Application for tenancy
・Tenant screening
• Contract signing
• Payment of contract fee
・Handing over the keys
・ Move in
Even if you haven't yet sorted out your desired conditions when you start looking for an apartment, you can work with a real estate agent to organize them together, so start by contacting a real estate company.
③ Check the required documents.
The documents generally required for the tenant screening process are as follows:
・Residence card
·passport
・ Employment certificate or student ID
Proof of income
• Emergency contact information, etc.
The required documents vary greatly depending on your situation and the property, so we recommend checking with the real estate company in advance before applying for tenancy.
④ Check the contract details.
Be sure to check all special clauses regarding security deposit, key money, renewal fees, penalties for early termination, restoration requirements upon vacating the property, and whether pets and musical instruments are allowed when signing the contract.
Some real estate companies provide important information documents and English translations of guides in multiple languages, so asking questions in advance about anything you're unsure of can help prevent problems.
