Hello, I hope this post does not break any subreddit rules. (I asked the same question in /Tokyo and they suggest to post it here).
I am moving to Tokyo in two months for work and am looking for which area to live in. So here is the situation:
- The office I need to commute to is close to Tamachi Station (田町駅).
- I need to work in the office two days per week; thankfully, the working hours are flexible, so I can avoid rush hour.
- Given (2), I am okay with a little bit long commute (~1 hour).
- I love trail running, so it would be a great bonus for me if it is close to trails with some elevation. (which is hard to find in Tokyo.. apparently)
- I am living alone, so I am looking for a 1DK or 1LDK layout.
- Rent ideally below 120,000 YEN per month.
Currently, based on this criterion, I am looking at the area around Hachioji (八王子) and along the Chuo line (中央本線) in the west. Though, on the other hand, I am a bit worried if the commute would become too exhausting. Or is there any other areas that would fit my criterion?
Any ideas, comments, and suggestions would be appreciated.
by thcthomas19
2 comments
Tamachi station is on Yamanote line, so based on timetables and walking distances to stations you should be able to narrow down the locations you are looking in. Keihin-Tohoku line also stops there. Most of the real estate sites allow searching based on walking distance to a station so find the stations on those lines which you might like then search round those stations.
I don’t think either of those lines are close to any hilly trail running opportunities so next step is to find a line which goes to mountainous areas and connects to or near the yamanote line.
I’d consider Kanagawa in that case. Would easily choose Totsuka or Ofuna over Hachijoji. Easy to get to Kamakura, which has a few different mountain trails. Also Kanagawa is just kinda hilly in general.