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Within 30 min
430stations
Within 45 min
750stations
Avg. rent estimate
¥94k
Around 430 stations are within a 30-minute commute to Osaki, expanding to 752 stations within 45 minutes. The average rent reference in the 45-minute commute zone is about ¥94,500 per month. Four lines converge at Osaki — the JR Yamanote Line, Shonan-Shinjuku Line, Saikyo Line, and the Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line — forming an integrated business district with Shinagawa Station and serving as a multi-directional terminal with direct access to both Saitama and Kanagawa.
Despite being inside the Yamanote loop, Osaki was transformed into a modern business district through large-scale redevelopment in the 2000s. Sony Group's headquarters, Fujifilm-affiliated companies, consulting firms, and R&D bases and Japan offices of IT, telecom, and electronics firms are densely clustered here. Massive office complexes — Gate City Osaki, Thinkpark, and ThinkPark Tower — define the streetscape. Engineers, systems planners, R&D staff, and corporate function workers make up a distinctively high share of commuters.
The commuting catchment extends along the JR Saikyo Line directly to Musashi-Urawa, Yono-Honmachi, and Omiya; the Shonan-Shinjuku Line reaches Utsunomiya and Takasaki in one direction and Fujisawa and Odawara in the other; the Rinkai Line runs directly to Oimachi, Tokyo Teleport, and Shinkiba; and the Yamanote Line reaches Shinagawa, Ebisu, and Shibuya within minutes. Transfers to the Keiyo Line (via Shinkiba) extend access to Chiba, and transfers to the Tokyu Meguro Line (via Meguro) reach Musashi-Kosugi and Hiyoshi — covering a wide swath of the Greater Tokyo area.
For those seeking lower rents, practical options include Jujo, Itabashi, Kita-Toda, and Toda on the JR Saikyo Line; Kamata, Kawasaki, Oji, and Higashi-Jujo on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line (transfer at Oimachi); Oimachi and Shinonome on the Rinkai Line; Hata-no-dai and Okayama on the Tokyu Oimachi Line (transfer at Oimachi); and Togoshi-Ginza and Ebara-Nakanobu on the Tokyu Ikegami Line (accessible on foot from Osaki-Hirokoji). Those prioritizing proximity to work also choose areas around Kita-Shinagawa, Osaki, and Gotanda.
| Area | Rent reference (single) | To Osaki | Main line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oimachi | ¥80,000–100,000 | approx. 5–10 min | JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / Rinkai Line / Tokyu Oimachi Line |
| Jujo | ¥70,000–90,000 | approx. 20–25 min | JR Saikyo Line |
| Toda | ¥60,000–80,000 | approx. 25–30 min | JR Saikyo Line |
| Kamata | ¥70,000–90,000 | approx. 15–20 min | JR Keihin-Tohoku Line |
| Togoshi-Ginza | ¥80,000–100,000 | approx. 10–15 min | Tokyu Ikegami Line |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. Which areas offer lower rents within a 30-minute commute to Osaki?
- Good options include Jujo, Itabashi, Kita-Toda, and Toda on the JR Saikyo Line; Kamata, Kawasaki, Oji, and Higashi-Jujo on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line (transfer at Oimachi); Oimachi and Shinonome on the Rinkai Line; Togoshi-Ginza and Ebara-Nakanobu on the Tokyu Ikegami Line; and Hata-no-dai on the Tokyu Oimachi Line. Rents for single-occupancy units typically fall in the ¥60,000–90,000 range, offering plenty of choices.
- Q. Which lines offer the shortest commute times to Osaki?
- Four lines within a 5–20 minute range serve as the backbone: the JR Yamanote Line (toward Shinagawa and Gotanda), the JR Saikyo Line (toward Ebisu, Shibuya, and Shinjuku), the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line (toward Nishi-Oi and Musashi-Kosugi), and the Rinkai Line (toward Oimachi and Tokyo Teleport). The ability to reach Saitama, Kanagawa, and the waterfront areas without transferring is the defining advantage of Osaki's commute network.
- Q. What is the Osaki area like? Is it a good place to live?
- The area around Osaki Station features large office towers — including Sony's headquarters — alongside high-rise residential buildings born from the station's redevelopment. Residential neighborhoods extend into Kita-Shinagawa, Kita-Osaki, and Gotanda, making it an attractive choice for single professionals, dual-income couples, and young families who want to live close to work.
- Q. Which areas are popular for families commuting to Osaki?
- Musashi-Urawa, Yono-Honmachi, and Kita-Toda on the JR Saikyo Line; Musashi-Kosugi, Yokohama, and Omiya on the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line; Kuhombutsu and Jiyugaoka on the Tokyu Oimachi Line; and Okayama and Musashi-Kosugi on the Tokyu Meguro Line (transfer at Meguro) are all well-supplied with nurseries, parks, and supermarkets, making them popular picks for families.
- Q. Are there stations with first-departure trains convenient for commuting to Osaki?
- On the JR Saikyo Line, many trains originate at Osaki itself. On the Shonan-Shinjuku Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line, first departures run from Omiya and Ofuna. On the Rinkai Line, first departures are available from Shinkiba and Osaki. Choosing a neighborhood near a first-departure station significantly increases the chance of getting a seat for the entire commute — a practical approach if you want to avoid the rush-hour crush.
Last updated · 2026-05