Living in Ogikubo

Ogikubo is the center of daily life in Suginami Ward where the JR Chuo and Sobu lines and the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line meet, and because it is the terminal of the Marunouchi Line, its greatest weapon is that you can sit on the morning commute if you just line up. It takes about 14 minutes by Rapid to Shinjuku and about 25 minutes to Tokyo Station, so it is good for living close to work, and large shopping streets and supermarkets are bustling, giving solid daily-life infrastructure, but it is not a major lively district, so those expecting glamorous nightlife or stylish cafe streets may find it dull.

It is a transport hub of Suginami Ward where the JR Chuo and Sobu lines and the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line meet. Because it is the terminal of the Marunouchi Line, it is good for commuting to the city center in a seat, and it has a ramen battleground, antique shops and well-developed daily-life infrastructure. With no major entertainment district, it is a calm neighborhood rather than a glamorous one. With good access both to the city center and toward Musashino and convenient living, it suits those who want a stable and comfortable home.