Living in Mitaka

A green neighborhood where it takes 14 minutes to Shinjuku on the JR Chuo Line Special Rapid, and quiet residential streets blend with Inokashira Park and the Ghibli Museum. It is located within walking distance of the commercial area of neighboring Kichijoji, and rents are at a similar level to Kichijoji, so studio rents are very expensive within the Tama area. It is a quiet living area that may feel dull if you expect a lively entertainment district or late-night energy.

It is a residential area adjoining Musashino served by the JR Chuo and Sobu lines, where Chuo Line Rapid and Special Rapid trains stop. Its calm environment, including the Ghibli Museum and the Tamagawa Josui green path, is its appeal, and being next to Kichijoji its daily-life infrastructure is solid. You must accept the morning rush-hour crowding on the Chuo Line. You can reach Shinjuku and Tokyo Station in one ride, making it a stable neighborhood for families.