Living in Iidabashi

A transport hub where five lines overlap, straddling the borders of Chiyoda, Shinjuku and Bunkyo wards. Right next door, Kagurazaka blends old geisha-house alleys, long-established restaurants and French cultural institutions to give off a calm and dignified atmosphere rarely seen in Tokyo. Being inside the Yamanote Line, rents are not cheap, and with universities and offices clustered, the commercial district goes quiet at night and on weekends.

It is a transfer hub in the city center where six lines meet, including JR, Tokyo Metro and Toei. The narrow alleys and long-established restaurants of Kagurazaka give it a calm and dignified atmosphere, and with many universities and offices, many office workers and students live here. Being in the middle of the city, rents are high and the main streets can be somewhat noisy. Transport that quickly reaches anywhere, Shinjuku or Tokyo Station, is a definite strength.