Neighborhood Report
Adachi 足立区
Tokyo North · 〒120/121/123. Kita-Senju, Ayase, Takenotsuka. Tokyo's most affordable inner ward — commuter value with the highest yields in the 23-ward zone.
Overall Score
6.8/10
Investment7/10
Connectivity7/10
Livability6/10
Family7/10
Prestige4/10
Value for Money10/10
Investment & Pricing
Price / sqm
¥320,000 – ¥640,000
Total Price Range
¥15M – ¥180M
YoY Price Change
+3%
Transactions Q1
420
Rental Yield
4.6%–5.8%
Mgmt ¥/sqm/mo
¥180–¥320
Demand
High
3-Yr Appreciation Est.
+8%
Schools & Safety
Adachi No. 1 Junior High
Secondary · Japanese
Ayase Elementary
Primary · Japanese
Crime ratingVery Good — Tokyo has exceptionally low crime
Transport & Location
Transport Score7/10
JR Access7/10
Subway Lines (500m)4 lines
Shinkansen Proximity4/10
Major Stations
Kita-SenjuAyaseTakenotsukaNishiarai
Amenities
Kita-Senju retail hubArakawa River banksTokyo Denki University
Heritage
Nishiarai Daishi Temple
Notable Buildings
Brillia Tower SenjuThe Parkhouse Kita-SenjuAyase Forte
Foreign ownership friendliness:6/10 — Tokyo freely allows foreign ownership across all wards.
Strengths
- Highest yields in the 23-ward zone
- Kita-Senju is a genuine transport hub — Hibiya, Chiyoda, JR Joban lines
- Value for money unmatched inside the ku
- Strong commuter-belt rental demand
Weaknesses
- Prestige well below central wards — impacts resale
- Historical perception issues despite rapid improvement
- Limited international school access
Compared to Tokyo Average
¥/sqm
-54%
vs avg ¥1,050,000
Yield
+1.4pp
vs avg 3.8%
YoY Growth
+0.4pp
vs avg 2.6%
Transport
7/10
vs avg 8.5
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Data updated April 2026