I will be moving to Tokyo in May for my new job and am getting a head start on apartment hunting and would love some insight into where I should live.
Some background on me: I am a dual citizen (Japan and US) and am fluent in Japanese. I have about a month and a half to find and move into an apartment before I start my job (my job will be providing a place to stay during that time). My workplace is located in the Roppongi area.
I'm looking along both the Tokyu-Toyoko line as well as the Denentoshi line but am leaning more towards Tokyu-Toyoko because it would make my commute a little easier but not necessarily tied to it. Some places that stuck out to me during my research were areas near Gakugeidaigaku station and Sangenjaya but I heard that both can be pretty pricy.
Must haves:
- 120,000 yen MAX (including any monthly fees)
- within a 10 minute walk to the nearest station
- 1DK or 1LDK
- toilet and bath separated
Nice to haves:
- some greenery or parks nearby
- lots of cafes and restaurants to explore
- a gym nearby
- commute that takes less than an hour
I've never apartment hunted before so I'm not sure if my requirements are realistic but would like to hear from people who have lived along those lines about their experience there or if people have any other recommendations. Thanks in advance!
by solanumtuberosum6