Taito, TokyoAsakusa
Asakusa
A traditional east Tokyo neighborhood with local shopping, visitor activity around Senso-ji, and multiple rail options across nearby stations.
Typical rent (1R / 1K)
¥60,000 - ¥115,000
Monthly
Commute to Shinjuku
27 min
From Asakusa
Daily life feel
Good fit
Local streets, markets, temples, and river access offer a strong neighborhood identity with practical daily services beyond the tourist core.
Last reviewed
July 2026
Data updated regularly
Why Asakusa might be a great match for you
Local streets, markets, temples, and river access offer a strong neighborhood identity with practical daily services beyond the tourist core.
May work well for
- Distinct local character and east-side access.
- Often more rent flexibility than premium west-central areas.
- Ginza Line and airport-corridor options.
Trade-offs to compare
- Tourist activity around major sights.
- Longer trips to Shibuya and Shinjuku.
- Several same-name stations can confuse route estimates.
Commute and access
The Ginza and Asakusa lines support Ueno, Ginza, and airport corridors; Shinjuku and Shibuya usually require more time or transfers.
Lifestyle fit
Local streets, markets, temples, and river access offer a strong neighborhood identity with practical daily services beyond the tourist core.
Rental preparation
Confirm which Asakusa station and line a listing means, since walking and transfers differ; property-level application conditions still apply.
Watch out
Tourist crowding, festival days, and longer west-side commutes can outweigh the rent advantage for some routines.
Rent guide
It can compare favorably with west-central districts, though newer buildings, river views, and station proximity create a broad range.
1R / 1K
- Low
- ¥60,000
- Typical
- ¥82,000
- High
- ¥115,000
1LDK
- Low
- ¥100,000
- Typical
- ¥135,000
- High
- ¥205,000
2LDK+
- Low
- ¥150,000
- Typical
- ¥195,000
- High
- ¥300,000
Share house
- Low
- ¥42,000
- Typical
- ¥58,000
- High
- ¥82,000
Estimate basis
Medium confidenceSource: LifeLanding rent-range methodology
Last reviewed: 2026-07-17
Rent ranges are area-level comparison estimates, not listing prices or availability.
Rent figures are area-level estimates for comparison only. Actual rent, availability, fees, and contract terms vary by listing, building, agent, and timing.
Local data & sources
Room-type rent range methodology: LifeLanding calibrated comparison range by room type
LifeLanding comparison methodology: Asakusa comparison area
2026-07-17: LifeLanding rent-range methodology
Foreign resident population: 20,332
Ward-level: Asakusa
2025-01-01: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Basic Resident Register)
Foreign-language medical facilities (ward): 8
Ward-level: Asakusa
2026-06-06: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Market rent, 1K (new-build near station): ¥118,000/mo
Station-level: Asakusa station
2026-04-13: SUUMO (Recruit)
Peak-hour rail congestion (main line): 134% (Toei Asakusa Line, Honjo-Azumabashi–Asakusa)
Published line segment: Published peak-hour line segment
2024 (FY2024 survey): Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
Figures combine official government statistics and private real-estate market data, as noted per source. They may not reflect current conditions — check the source for the latest figures.
Area-level guidance and estimates use curated market and community signals last reviewed July 2026. Confirm current details directly before making housing decisions.