Neighborhood Report
Shinjuku 新宿区
Tokyo West · 〒160/161/162/169. Shinjuku Station, Kagurazaka, Ichigaya, Yotsuya, Takadanobaba. The busiest rail hub on Earth with surprisingly good residential pockets.
Overall Score
8/10
Investment9/10
Connectivity10/10
Livability8/10
Family7/10
Prestige7/10
Value for Money7/10
Investment & Pricing
Price / sqm
¥700,000 – ¥1,500,000
Total Price Range
¥38M – ¥800M
YoY Price Change
+2.5%
Transactions Q1
285
Rental Yield
3.2%–4.4%
Mgmt ¥/sqm/mo
¥280–¥460
Demand
Very High
3-Yr Appreciation Est.
+10%
Schools & Safety
Tokyo Chinese School
International · Chinese/Japanese
Waseda University
Private · Japanese/English
Shinjuku West Elementary
Primary · Japanese
Crime ratingExcellent — Tokyo has exceptionally low crime
Transport & Location
Transport Score10/10
JR Access10/10
Subway Lines (500m)8 lines
Shinkansen Proximity7/10
Major Stations
ShinjukuIidabashiKagurazakaYotsuyaTakadanobaba
Amenities
Isetan ShinjukuTokyo Metropolitan Government BuildingShinjuku Gyoen
Heritage
Shinjuku GyoenKagurazaka geisha districtMeiji Shrine Outer Garden
Notable Buildings
Park Hyatt ResidenceThe Parkhouse ShinjukuShinjuku Park Tower ResidenceKagurazaka Terrace
Foreign ownership friendliness:9/10 — Tokyo freely allows foreign ownership across all wards.
Strengths
- World's busiest station on the doorstep
- Kagurazaka and Yotsuya offer old-Tokyo charm at central prices
- Strong yields for genuine central-Tokyo postcode
Weaknesses
- Kabukicho nightlife spill-over in pockets
- Quality varies dramatically block-by-block
Compared to Tokyo Average
¥/sqm
+5%
vs avg ¥1,050,000
Yield
+0pp
vs avg 3.8%
YoY Growth
-0.1pp
vs avg 2.6%
Transport
10/10
vs avg 8.5
Data updated April 2026