Nakano Apartments and Area Guide

Foreigner-Friendly Rental Listings in Nakano (Nakano-ku), Tokyo, Japan

• A fun town known for strolling around, filled with independent ramen shops.
• Well-known shopping arcade, “Nakano Broadway” and “Nakano Sun Mall”
• This is where Nirvana played their final show in Japan.
• One stop west of Shinjuku on the Chuo Rapid train (JR)

Overview

Best known for a local old-fashioned mall, Nakano Broadway. As a residential town, the town is densely populated. Despite the town being in the central of Tokyo, Nakano gives a down-to-earth feeling. Quite exciting to see shops that are locally owned, priced exceptionally reasonable. Considering the fact that this was a town that was quite popular 45 years ago, it’s now considered as a “retrospective” with 13 level commercial complex still standing today.

Consider yourself lucky, if you are a foodie wandering around Nakano. You will pretty much find anything you desire. From Ramen joints, to curry, little cafes, or hole-in-a-wall Izakaya’s. The price ranges from 350 – 950 JPY average.

It’s not the cheapest to find an apartment around here, but quite affordable considering the location. Your best bet is to hop off the train and see how you feel. If this town gives you a spark, then you will no doubt will comfortably fit right in. A studio will range average from 78,000 JPY and around 250,000 JPY for a two bedroom.

Life in Nakano

Arai Yakushi Park in Nakano, Tokyo — Arai Yakushi Park

Sun Mall Shop in Nakano, Tokyo — Sun Mall Shop © Sebastian Hages

Onibus Coffee Shop Nakanakano, Nakano, Tokyo — Izakaya © Sebastian Hages

Shopping and Entertainment

Want to complete your shopping at your nearest spot? Whether you are looking to shop for your daily necessities or some clothes, Nakano is able to offer shopping for any of those needs and wants.

Gyms and Parks

There are several parks that Nakano is able to offer. “Kirin Lemon Sports Center” is a sports center that accommodates those who are looking to join local yoga classes or soccer clubs. If you are looking for a facility to rent out, these local sports center would be the place to make your reservation for the clubs you form with friends, or if you are seeking for some local community building, this place would be it. Those with a small ones, looking to burn their energy? Yes. Nakano has your covered. If you like to work out before going to work or after clocking out, you have many choices in these area as well.

Egota no Mori Park, Nakano, Tokyo — Egota no Mori Park

International Schools

Thinking of raising your family in a bilingual status to keep-up with your mother-tongue at home? Nakano has several options. Depending on their age groups, from kindergarten or nursery, there are preschools available.

International Supermarkets

There are many supermarkets of your choice. But one that stands out is the Halal Food grocery.

English Speaking Services

Not the best town to seek for English-speaking services. However, when you visit the local ward office in Nakano, you will be able to find out more on this. There are guesthouses in Nakano so you will definitely see more foreigners than you might expect.

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Nakano Apartments and Area Guide

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English Speaking Services

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