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
International
Waseda University
Private · Japanese/English
Private
Shinjuku West Elementary
Primary · Japanese
Primary
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