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Shinagawa, TokyoGotanda

Gotanda

A connected Yamanote business and residential hub with access to Shinagawa, Shibuya, and the Asakusa Line at a different price point from nearby Meguro.

Illustrated neighborhood scene for Gotanda

Typical rent (1R / 1K)

¥75,000 - ¥135,000

Monthly

Commute to Shinjuku

23 min

From Gotanda

Daily life feel

Good fit

Supermarkets, casual dining, offices, and residential pockets make it practical for commuters who value convenience over a purely quiet atmosphere.

Last reviewed

July 2026

Data updated regularly

Why Gotanda might be a great match for you

Supermarkets, casual dining, offices, and residential pockets make it practical for commuters who value convenience over a purely quiet atmosphere.

Shinagawa commuteCentral convenienceComparing older and newer buildings

May work well for

  • Fast access to Shinagawa and south-west Tokyo.
  • Broad everyday dining and shopping options.
  • More varied housing stock than some neighboring premium areas.

Trade-offs to compare

  • Busy station surroundings may not suit quiet-living priorities.
  • Newer buildings can erase the expected rent advantage.
  • Green space is less immediate than in outer residential areas.

Commute and access

Yamanote access is strong for Shinagawa and Shibuya, while the Asakusa Line and Ikegami Line add useful east-side and local connections.

Lifestyle fit

Supermarkets, casual dining, offices, and residential pockets make it practical for commuters who value convenience over a purely quiet atmosphere.

Rental preparation

The housing mix is broad, so compare the busier east side, more residential west side, building age, and contract conditions separately.

Watch out

Some streets around the station feel commercial late into the evening, and the neighborhood character changes quickly over short distances.

Rent guide

Rent often sits below nearby premium south-west hubs, though newer station-adjacent buildings and larger rooms can still be costly.

1R / 1K

Low
¥75,000
Typical
¥98,000
High
¥135,000

1LDK

Low
¥120,000
Typical
¥160,000
High
¥245,000

2LDK+

Low
¥180,000
Typical
¥235,000
High
¥360,000

Share house

Low
¥50,000
Typical
¥68,000
High
¥95,000

Estimate basis

Medium confidence

Source: 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: Gotanda comparison area

2026-07-17: LifeLanding rent-range methodology

Foreign resident population: 14,204 (of 406,362 ward residents)

Ward-level: Shinagawa

2023-04-01: Shinagawa City Government

Share of residents who are foreign nationals: 3.5%

Ward-level: Shinagawa

2023-04-01: Shinagawa City Government

Foreign-language medical facilities (ward): 9

Ward-level: Shinagawa

2026-06-06: Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Public parks (ward): 151

Ward-level: Shinagawa

2021-04-01: Tokyo Metropolitan Government

International schools (ward): 2

Ward-level: Shinagawa

2026-06-30: International Schools Navi (directory)

Market rent, 1K (new-build near station): ¥126,000/mo

Station-level: Gotanda 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)

Places of worship nearby: Catholic Meguro Church, Kamiosaki

Nearby destination: Named place in or accessible from the Gotanda area

2026-06-30: PLAZA HOMES (directory)

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.