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In a nutshell
Shin-Okubo is a cosmopolitan area where many foreigners live.
There are many Korean cosmetics stores and restaurants around the station.
It is also within walking distance to Shinjuku, making it popular with people who have schools or workplaces in the Shinjuku area.
Ease of living in Shin-Okubo
We will introduce information about Shin-Okubo Station, available routes, ease of living, etc.
| convenience | ★★★★☆ |
| access | ★★★★★ |
| Public order | ★★★★☆ |
| rent | ★★★★☆ |
| Number of restaurants | ★★★★★ |
Routes that can be used
Shin-Okubo Station is served by the Yamanote Line.
Although there is only one line, it is convenient when going to various places in Tokyo.
Routes that can be used
Yamanote Line
First train/last train *For weekday schedules
Yamanote Line Shinjuku/Shibuya/Meguro 4:40/0:57
Yamanote Line Ikebukuro/Tabata/Ueno 4:46/1:02
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Time required from major stations
Shin-Okubo Station is connected to the Yamanote Line, so you can easily access major stations in Tokyo.
As for Shinjuku Station, you can walk instead of taking the train.
| Station name | Time required | Number of transfers |
| To Shinjuku station | Approximately 3 minutes | none |
| To Shibuya Station | Approximately 9 minutes | none |
| To Ikebukuro station | Approximately 7 minutes | none |
| To Shinagawa station | Approximately 22 minutes | none |
| To Tokyo station | Approximately 23 minutes | Once |
Last train from major stations
Trains run from the main station to Shin-Okubo Station until late at night.
Trains run from downtown areas like Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro until around 1 a.m., so you can hang out until late at night.
| Station name | weekdays | Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays |
| Get on from Shinjuku Station | 1:00 | 1:00 |
| Get on from Shibuya Station | 0:52 | 0:52 |
| Take the train from Ikebukuro Station | 0:51 | 0:51 |
| Get on from Shinagawa Station | 0:38 | 0:38 |
| Get on from Tokyo Station | 0:35 | 0:35 |
bus
Toei Bus is available from Shin-Okubo Station.
Depending on your destination, you can use not only trains but also buses to get around even more conveniently.
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Available buses: Toei Bus
To Okubo Station…about 4 minutes
To Ushigome Yanagimachi Station…about 15 minutes
To Ichigaya Station…about 27 minutes
National Diet Building…about 41 minutes
To Shinbashi Station…about 50 minutes
To Iidabashi Station…about 29 minutes
Rent market price
Although Shin-Okubo is located in Shinjuku Ward, the average rent price is low compared to other areas within the ward.
Considering the accessibility to Shinjuku Station, this is a very advantageous area.
| Shin-Okubo Station market price 1R | Shinjuku Ward market price 1R | XROSS HOUSE share-house |
| 86,000 yen | 102,500 yen | 35,600 yen |
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Supermarket information around the station
There are many supermarkets dotted around Shin-Okubo Station.
Some stores are open 24 hours a day, so you won't have much of an inconvenience when it comes to shopping.
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| Store name | business hours | Time from station (walking) |
| My Basket Shin-Okubo Station South Branch | 8:00～0:00 | Approximately 2 minutes |
| My Basket Shin-Okubo Station Store | 7:00～0:00 | Approximately 1 minute |
| My Basket Okubo store | 7:00～0:00 | Approximately 5 minutes |
| mini Piago Hyakunincho 1-chome store | Open 24 hours | Approximately 3 minutes |
| Asian Food Supermarket Nikko Main Store Asia Food Store | 11:00-22:00 | Approximately 4 minutes |
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Restaurant information around the station
The area around Shin-Okubo Station is characterized by many Korean restaurants.
This is a great point for those who like Korean food.
Of course, there are chain restaurants that offer food other than Korean food, so you won't have any trouble finding a place to eat out.
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Amusement and leisure information around the station
There are recreational facilities around Shin-Okubo Station, although they are not very many.
If you just want to kill some time, the area around Shin-Okubo is enough.
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| Genre | Number of houses |
| pachinko parlor | 2 houses |
| karaoke | 5 houses |
| manga cafe | 4 houses |
History of Shin-Okubo
It was after the Meiji period that the number of foreigners began to increase in Shin-Okubo.
After Lotte's Shinjuku factory began operating, many Koreans began to live in Japan.
Since the beginning of the 2000s, with the boom in Korean dramas, it has become established as a tourist destination called ``Korean Town.''
Even now, on weekends, the downtown area is crowded with people.
Recommended properties near Shin-Okubo
There are properties near Shin-Okubo Station where you can live for as low as 20,000 yen!
XROSS Shinjuku 1
Rent: 29,800 yen~
Properties along the JR Yamanote Line are also recommended!
List of properties along the JR Yamanote Line
XROSS Ikebukuro 4
Rent 55,000 yen
