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Tokyo rent in 2026: what are you actually paying?
Adachi, 2LDK, 118k, no reikin.
good luck finding a lift in that building tho
That's a solid deal for a 2LDK. Are you near a station on the Tsukuba Express? I've noticed the northern stretch toward Rokucho stays cheaper than the city center side.
Itabashi near Tokiwadai here, 2LDK at 132k with two months' reikin. Landlords there still hold firm on the advertised number since the Tobu Tojo line got more popular. Try further north around Kami-Itabashi if you want wiggle room.
Oyama side holds firm too, tried last month.
Makes sense, that whole strip along the Tobu Skytree line is getting pricey. Did they at least flex on shikikin or was it take it or leave it?
Kami-Itabashi worked for me, 2DK at 108k last spring.
signed a 1DK in Koenji last October at 89k, advertised was 95k. landlord knocked off two months' shikikin instead of dropping rent, which is pretty common now. for 2LDKs under 150k honestly look at Katsushika or Edogawa along the Keisei line, or further out on the Chuo past Mitaka. Nerima near Shakujii-koen still has decent ones too.
Second this, but Kanamachi side gets you more for the money.
yeah the shikikin trick is everywhere now, rent number barely moves. fwiw the Arakawa line wards like Ota are still sneaking in under 150 for a 2LDK if you don't mind teh walk to the station.
Best wine bars in Tokyo 2026 for a solo visitor?
Skip The Cellar, it's fine but priced for the expat crowd. Try Wineshop Flow in Shibuya or Bistro Vino off Gaien Nishi-dori, where a glass runs 900 to 1,400 yen and a small plate maybe 800. Budget around 3,000 yen for a relaxed round.
Second this, but go Tue or Wed, weekends are packed.
yeah midweek is the move, try Kagurazaka on a tuesday
Wednesdays also work, Thursdays get rowdy after 9
the counter at Vinosity in Kojimachi is the solo move, pours from 1,000 yen and the cheese plate is worth it
Ask for the counter seat by name, they hold two back.
Nakameguro, Tuesday nights at Wine Bar Kenzo.
fair point on teh pricing. fwiw I'd add Ebisu Yokocho area, there's a tiny standing bar two doors from the station's east exit where pours start at 700 yen and the master does solo regulars well. cash only though.
True on the pricing, though I'd send a solo drinker to the standing counter at Budouya in Nishi-Ogikubo instead, pours from 800 and no cover charge.