Living in Nihonbashi

The starting point of the five Edo-period highways and home to a row of long-established department stores, this is a commercial and office center. Redevelopment has recently brought station-connected tower condominiums and some residents, but the district is still devoted to business and commerce, so rental listings are scarce. There are few large supermarkets, so daily life relies on small ones, and the quietness typical of an office district is clear on weekends and at night.

It is the office and financial center of Chuo Ward, served by three lines including Tokyo Metro and Toei. Long-established department stores such as the Mitsukoshi main store and other commercial facilities cluster here, and Tokyo Station is within walking distance. With a strong business character, housing stock is small and rents tend to be high. Being in the middle of the city, quick access to anywhere is its strength.