Neighborhood Report
Taito 台東区
Tokyo East · 〒110/111. Ueno, Asakusa, Yanaka, Okachimachi. Old-Tokyo shitamachi charm with serious yield and a tourism-driven rental market.
Overall Score
7.8/10
Investment8/10
Connectivity9/10
Livability8/10
Family7/10
Prestige6/10
Value for Money9/10
Investment & Pricing
Price / sqm
¥500,000 – ¥1,050,000
Total Price Range
¥25M – ¥400M
YoY Price Change
+3.2%
Transactions Q1
145
Rental Yield
3.9%–5.1%
Mgmt ¥/sqm/mo
¥220–¥380
Demand
High
3-Yr Appreciation Est.
+10%
Schools & Safety
Taito Sakurabashi Junior High
Secondary · Japanese
Asakusa Elementary
Primary · Japanese
Crime ratingVery Good — Tokyo has exceptionally low crime
Transport & Location
Transport Score9/10
JR Access10/10
Subway Lines (500m)5 lines
Shinkansen Proximity9/10
Major Stations
UenoAsakusaAkihabara (adjacent)OkachimachiNezu
Amenities
Ameyoko marketUeno museumsTokyo Skytree across river
Heritage
Senso-ji TempleUeno ParkYanaka old-town
Notable Buildings
Brillia Tower UenoThe Parkhouse UenoPark Court Asakusa
Foreign ownership friendliness:8/10 — Tokyo freely allows foreign ownership across all wards.
Strengths
- Ueno Shinkansen station minutes away
- Tourist rental demand sustains yields
- Yanaka area is one of Tokyo's genuine old-town pockets
- Strong capital growth from inbound tourism recovery
Weaknesses
- Less prestigious postcode than central wards
- Some streets feel rough by Tokyo standards
Compared to Tokyo Average
¥/sqm
-26%
vs avg ¥1,050,000
Yield
+0.7pp
vs avg 3.8%
YoY Growth
+0.6pp
vs avg 2.6%
Transport
9/10
vs avg 8.5
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Data updated April 2026