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
Secondary
Asakusa Elementary
Primary · Japanese
Primary
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

Data updated April 2026