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covarla in expatsjapan

Question about rent and transportation in Tokyo

May 14, 2008 11:18

So, I'm getting ready to move back to Tokyo next year for my dissertation research, and I'm applying for grants (Fulbright, etc). I need to figure out what kind of budget I need to work up for the grants, and so I have two questions ( Read more... )

transportation, accommodation/housing

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fruitbane May 14 2008, 18:31:35 UTC

When you move to Tokyo can I come live with you? I mean, if my wife doesn't mind... j/k I LOVE that area (especially Mitaka) and miss it greatly.

covarla May 14 2008, 18:57:55 UTC

I rather liked that area too, when I lived there. Though my favorite was Kichijoji :) There was something about all the small little shops hidden in corners of that town that I really liked.

lotuslion May 14 2008, 20:32:17 UTC

I can't help you with the rent, but you can get some information on ticket prices for JR and Tokyo Metro at the following links:

http://www.japanrail.com/JR_timetableandfare.html
http://www.tokyometro.jp/global/en/ticket/index.html

I don't think you can look up specific places, but it might help you at least get some idea. Good luck! :)

ayearalone May 14 2008, 21:51:57 UTC

I know someone who lives in a 2LDK in Kichijoji for 75000 yen per month. I'm not sure if that's average or not.

To go from musashisakai to Shinjuku is close to 400 something yen.

The bus tickets are around 210 yen per ride.

hinoai May 14 2008, 23:21:27 UTC

Whoa!! That is really, really cheap!!! :O Do they live far from the station?

I looked for apartments in Kichijoji/Mitaka last year (before settling on a house 15 min from station) and prices for a 2LDK generally hovered between 150,000 and 180,000 (too rich for me)!

I'm going to be looking for a 2LDK in the same area next year, I hope that I can find something for 75000 or less! :O I would be really lucky!

ayearalone May 15 2008, 01:09:41 UTC

Yeah, there were a few problems with his apartment. So that's probably why it was so cheap now that I think about it.

cutselvage May 14 2008, 23:47:12 UTC

For ticket checking, try hyperdia.com I live in Kobe so I can't help with the apartment, but good luck!

lukewevers May 15 2008, 00:01:08 UTC

I am also looking for a place to live. I have been told that レオパレス is an awesome site. The rent is sometimes a little high, but no key money.