{"id":7216,"date":"2026-09-25T06:33:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T04:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/?p=7216"},"modified":"2026-09-25T06:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T04:33:53","slug":"mejiro-neighborhood-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/mejiro-neighborhood-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Mejiro Neighborhood Guide: Quiet Yamanote Living One Stop from Ikebukuro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Mejiro neighborhood is a quiet, upscale residential area in western Toshima-ku, one stop south of Ikebukuro on the JR Yamanote Line.<\/strong> It suits renters who want a calm, safe base in central Tokyo. Ikebukuro is 2 minutes away, and Shinjuku is 6 minutes away. In return, you pay higher rents and have fewer late-night options. As of September 2026, a 1K near Mejiro Station averages about \u00a5117,000 per month and a 1LDK about \u00a5200,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mejiro at a Glance<\/th>Key Facts (2026)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Ward<\/td>Toshima-ku (borders Shinjuku-ku and Bunkyo-ku)<\/td><\/tr>
Main station<\/td>JR Mejiro Station (Yamanote Line, JY15)<\/td><\/tr>
To Ikebukuro \/ Shinjuku<\/td>~2 min \/ ~6 min<\/td><\/tr>
Average 1K rent<\/td>~\u00a5117,000 per month<\/td><\/tr>
Average 1LDK rent<\/td>~\u00a5200,000 per month<\/td><\/tr>
Best for<\/td>Professionals, couples, families, quiet-seeking students<\/td><\/tr>
Known for<\/td>Gakushuin University, Tokugawa Village, Mejiro Garden<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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