{"id":7274,"date":"2026-10-01T06:35:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T04:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/?p=7274"},"modified":"2026-10-01T06:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T04:35:11","slug":"oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Oizumi Gakuen Area Guide: Living in Nerima&#8217;s Quiet Western Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step off the train at Oizumi Gakuen and the first thing you hear is the theme song from <em>Galaxy Express 999<\/em>. Walk a few minutes north and the station crowds give way to wide, tree-lined streets, family homes and quiet parks. It feels far from the neon of Shinjuku, yet Ikebukuro is only 16 minutes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oizumi Gakuen sits at the western edge of Nerima City, Tokyo&#8217;s greenest residential ward. A century ago, developers planned it as an academy town. Today it is better known as the home of Toei Animation and as one of the most affordable places to rent inside the 23 wards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are moving to Tokyo and want more space for your budget, Oizumi Gakuen deserves a spot on your shortlist. Here is what you need to know before you sign a lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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the Commute From Oizumi Gakuen to Central Tokyo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Why_Is_It_Called_Oizumi_Gakuen_If_There_Is_No_School\" >Why Is It Called Oizumi Gakuen If There Is No School?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Tokyos_anime_hometown\" >Tokyo&#8217;s anime hometown<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#What_Is_Daily_Life_Like_in_Oizumi_Gakuen\" >What Is Daily Life Like in Oizumi Gakuen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#How_Much_Is_Rent_in_Oizumi_Gakuen\" >How Much Is Rent in Oizumi Gakuen?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Housing_types_you_will_find\" >Housing types you will find<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#What_Are_the_Pros_and_Cons_of_Living_in_Oizumi_Gakuen\" >What Are the Pros and Cons of Living in Oizumi Gakuen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Oizumi_Gakuen_FAQ\" >Oizumi Gakuen FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Is_Oizumi_Gakuen_in_Tokyo_or_Saitama\" >Is Oizumi Gakuen in Tokyo or Saitama?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Is_Oizumi_Gakuen_safe_for_foreigners\" >Is Oizumi Gakuen safe for foreigners?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#How_do_I_get_from_Oizumi_Gakuen_to_Shinjuku\" >How do I get from Oizumi Gakuen to Shinjuku?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Can_I_visit_the_Toei_Animation_Museum_for_free\" >Can I visit the Toei Animation Museum for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Is_Oizumi_Gakuen_cheaper_than_other_parts_of_Nerima\" >Is Oizumi Gakuen cheaper than other parts of Nerima?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Is_Oizumi_Gakuen_Right_for_You\" >Is Oizumi Gakuen Right for You?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Ready_to_Find_Your_Apartment_in_Oizumi_Gakuen\" >Ready to Find Your Apartment in Oizumi Gakuen?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Publishing_notes_remove_before_posting\" >Publishing notes (remove before posting)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Oizumi_Gakuen_a_Good_Place_to_Live\"><\/span>Is Oizumi Gakuen a Good Place to Live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, Oizumi Gakuen is one of the best value neighborhoods in Tokyo for renters who want space, greenery and a direct train to Ikebukuro. It sits in the far west of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/nerima-city\/\">Nerima City<\/a>, right on the border with Saitama. Rent here runs well below the Tokyo average, and the streets are quiet, safe and lined with trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trade-off is distance. Central Tokyo is 30 to 45 minutes away, and nightlife is limited. For families, remote workers, students and anime fans, that is often a fair deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Key fact<\/th><th>Oizumi Gakuen<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Ward<\/td><td>Nerima City (Nerima-ku), Tokyo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Station<\/td><td>Oizumi-gakuen Station (SI11), Seibu Ikebukuro Line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To Ikebukuro<\/td><td>About 16 min by semi-express, no transfer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To Shibuya<\/td><td>About 38 min, direct via the Fukutoshin Line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average 1K rent<\/td><td>About \u00a572,000 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average 2LDK rent<\/td><td>About \u00a5132,000 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Known for<\/td><td>Toei Animation, Galaxy Express 999, grid-planned garden streets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Families, budget-conscious singles, students, anime fans<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers access, daily life, rent and the honest pros and cons of living in Oizumi Gakuen as a foreign resident in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Is_the_Commute_From_Oizumi_Gakuen_to_Central_Tokyo\"><\/span>How Long Is the Commute From Oizumi Gakuen to Central Tokyo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oizumi-gakuen Station is served by the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, and most semi-express and express trains stop here. Ikebukuro is about 16 minutes away with no transfer. Some trains also run through onto the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin and Yurakucho lines, so Shibuya and Yurakucho are reachable without changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Destination<\/th><th>Time from Oizumi-gakuen<\/th><th>Route<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Ikebukuro<\/td><td>About 16 min<\/td><td>Seibu Ikebukuro Line semi-express, direct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shinjuku<\/td><td>About 32 min<\/td><td>Change to the JR Yamanote Line at Ikebukuro<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shibuya<\/td><td>About 38 min<\/td><td>Through service onto the Fukutoshin Line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tokyo Station<\/td><td>About 42 min<\/td><td>One transfer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yurakucho<\/td><td>About 46 min<\/td><td>Through service onto the Yurakucho Line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roppongi<\/td><td>About 48 min<\/td><td>Change to the Toei Oedo Line at Nerima<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/neribun.or.jp\/en\/yumeria\/access\">Oizumigakuen Yumeria Hall access guide<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/x-house.co.jp\/en\/column\/usefulinfo\/xross-1641\/\">X-House Oizumi Gakuen guide<\/a>. Times vary by train type and time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last train from Ikebukuro leaves around 0:18, so late dinners in the city are realistic. Seibu buses from the station also reach Kichijoji in about 30 minutes, which opens up the Chuo Line and the Inokashira Park area on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One local detail new residents enjoy: the departure melody is the theme from <em>Galaxy Express 999<\/em>. Its creator, Leiji Matsumoto, lived in Oizumi for over 50 years, and a life-size figure of the series&#8217; conductor serves as honorary stationmaster (<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gotokyo.org\/en\/spot\/1840\/index.html\">GO TOKYO<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-1-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peaceful spring morning in Oizumi Gakuen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_It_Called_Oizumi_Gakuen_If_There_Is_No_School\"><\/span>Why Is It Called Oizumi Gakuen If There Is No School?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Gakuen&#8221; means academy, yet no school called Oizumi Gakuen exists. The name comes from a 1920s development plan. After the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, demand for suburban homes surged. Developer Hakone Tochi, the company at the root of today&#8217;s Seibu Group, bought farmland here and began selling plots in 1924 as the &#8220;Oizumi Academy City.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plan was to attract Tokyo University of Commerce, the forerunner of Hitotsubashi University. The university chose Kunitachi instead, so only the name remained. The developer also built and donated a station, first called Higashi-Oizumi in 1924 and renamed Oizumi-gakuen in 1933.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The planning still shapes daily life. North of the station, Oizumi Gakuen-cho has a neat grid of wide streets around tree-lined Oizumi Gakuen-dori, known for cherry blossoms in spring. Lot sizes are larger than in most of Tokyo, which explains the many detached houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Education did arrive later. A teacher-training school opened in 1938, and today Tokyo Gakugei University runs an affiliated elementary school and an International Secondary School near the station. The secondary school offers the IB programme, which interests many international families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tokyos_anime_hometown\"><\/span>Tokyo&#8217;s anime hometown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oizumi Gakuen is also where Japanese commercial animation grew up. Toei Animation, the studio behind <em>Dragon Ball<\/em>, <em>Sailor Moon<\/em> and <em>One Piece<\/em>, has its Oizumi studio here. Toei marks its 70th anniversary in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toei Animation Museum:<\/strong> Opened in July 2018 inside the studio grounds. Entry is free, and it is closed on Wednesdays (<a href=\"https:\/\/museum.toei-anim.co.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official site<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oizumi Anime Gate:<\/strong> Bronze statues of classic anime characters at the station&#8217;s north exit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anime Project in Oizumi:<\/strong> A yearly local festival; the 2026 edition was held on May 31.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a calmer outing, Makino Memorial Garden honors botanist Tomitaro Makino and is a short walk from the station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Daily_Life_Like_in_Oizumi_Gakuen\"><\/span>What Is Daily Life Like in Oizumi Gakuen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daily life in Oizumi Gakuen centers on the station. Pedestrian decks link both exits to shops, a bus terminal and the Yumeria complex. Yumeria holds a concert hall, shops and a residential tower, and most errands can be done within a few minutes&#8217; walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Groceries.<\/strong> Several supermarkets sit within 2 to 7 minutes of the station, including Food Hall Aoba and an Akol store open until midnight. Prices are noticeably lower than in central wards. For imported goods, the Gyomu Super chain has branches across <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/nerima-city\/\">Nerima City<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parks and nature.<\/strong> Green space is the biggest draw. Shakujii Park, with its ponds and woodland, is one station toward Ikebukuro. Oizumi Central Park lies north of the residential grid. Makino Memorial Garden offers a small, seasonal garden right in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Families.<\/strong> Wide sidewalks, low traffic and plenty of parks make Oizumi Gakuen popular with young families. Nursery and elementary school options are plentiful, and the IB-track International Secondary School is a real advantage for internationally minded parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Entertainment.<\/strong> Nightlife is thin. You will find chain cafes, izakaya and local udon shops, but bigger nights out mean a 16-minute ride to Ikebukuro. Many residents see this as a feature, not a flaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Is_Rent_in_Oizumi_Gakuen\"><\/span>How Much Is Rent in Oizumi Gakuen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 1K near Oizumi-gakuen Station averages about \u00a572,000 a month, and a family-sized 2LDK about \u00a5132,000. That is among the lowest rent levels on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line inside the 23 wards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Layout<\/th><th>Average rent (JPY\/month)<\/th><th>Typical renter<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>1R (studio)<\/td><td>\u00a563,700<\/td><td>Students, short budget stays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1K<\/td><td>\u00a572,000<\/td><td>Single workers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1DK<\/td><td>\u00a583,900<\/td><td>Singles who cook at home<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1LDK<\/td><td>\u00a5105,300<\/td><td>Couples, remote workers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2LDK<\/td><td>\u00a5131,900<\/td><td>Small families<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3LDK<\/td><td>\u00a5162,800<\/td><td>Families with children<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athome.co.jp\/chintai\/souba\/tokyo\/oizumigakuen-st\/\">at home rent averages for Oizumi-gakuen Station<\/a>, based on the last three months of listings. Figures exclude management fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Housing_types_you_will_find\"><\/span>Housing types you will find<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Near the station, expect mid-rise apartment buildings and a few towers. Further north in Oizumi Gakuen-cho, low-rise apartments and detached houses dominate. Older wooden apartments offer the cheapest rents, while newer reinforced-concrete buildings cost more but are warmer and quieter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furnished, foreigner-friendly options also exist. In October 2026, Arealty listed furnished 1K units of about 25 m\u00b2 within a 4-minute walk of the station for roughly \u00a5117,000 to \u00a5126,000 per month, with no deposit. These cost more than the market average but bundle furniture and simpler move-in terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Browse current options on our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/rent\/tokyo\/nerima-ku\">Nerima-ku apartments for rent<\/a> page, or jump to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/listing\/1k-apartment-nerima-tokyo\">1K apartments in Nerima<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/listing\/2-bedrooms-apartment-in-nerima-tokyo\">2-bedroom apartments in Nerima<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-2-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-2-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern apartment in green Nerima Ward.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Pros_and_Cons_of_Living_in_Oizumi_Gakuen\"><\/span>What Are the Pros and Cons of Living in Oizumi Gakuen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oizumi Gakuen suits people who value space and calm over nightlife. Here is how it balances out for foreign renters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Rent well below central Tokyo, so you get more space for the money<\/td><td>Shinjuku and Tokyo Station take 30 to 45 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct trains to Ikebukuro, Shibuya and Yurakucho<\/td><td>Only one rail line; delays on it affect everyone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quiet, safe, tree-lined streets with many parks<\/td><td>Limited nightlife and fewer international restaurants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Good schools, including an IB-track public secondary school<\/td><td>Fewer English-speaking services than central wards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unique anime culture and community events<\/td><td>Northern streets can be 15 to 20 minutes on foot from the station<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our take:<\/strong> If you work in Ikebukuro, Shibuya or along the Fukutoshin Line, Oizumi Gakuen is a strong pick. If your office is near Tokyo Station or in Minato, compare it with stations closer in, such as Nerima or Ekoda. Our guide to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-to-live-in-tokyo-rent-guide\/\">best neighborhoods to live in Tokyo<\/a> can help you shortlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oizumi_Gakuen_FAQ\"><\/span>Oizumi Gakuen FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Oizumi_Gakuen_in_Tokyo_or_Saitama\"><\/span>Is Oizumi Gakuen in Tokyo or Saitama?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oizumi Gakuen is in Tokyo, in Nerima City, one of the 23 special wards. The northern edge of the neighborhood borders Niiza in Saitama Prefecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Oizumi_Gakuen_safe_for_foreigners\"><\/span>Is Oizumi Gakuen safe for foreigners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. It is a quiet residential area with low crime and many families. As anywhere in Japan, standard precautions apply, such as locking bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_from_Oizumi_Gakuen_to_Shinjuku\"><\/span>How do I get from Oizumi Gakuen to Shinjuku?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line to Ikebukuro, then change to the JR Yamanote Line. The trip takes about 32 minutes in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_visit_the_Toei_Animation_Museum_for_free\"><\/span>Can I visit the Toei Animation Museum for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, admission is free. The museum is inside the Toei Oizumi studio and closes on Wednesdays. Check the official calendar before visiting, as hours change for events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Oizumi_Gakuen_cheaper_than_other_parts_of_Nerima\"><\/span>Is Oizumi Gakuen cheaper than other parts of Nerima?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, yes. Average rents near Oizumi-gakuen Station are lower than at Shakujii-koen or Nerima-Takanodai, the next stations toward Ikebukuro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Oizumi_Gakuen_Right_for_You\"><\/span>Is Oizumi Gakuen Right for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oizumi Gakuen gives you a planned garden suburb, low rent and a 16-minute ride to Ikebukuro, all inside Tokyo&#8217;s 23 wards. It is ideal if you want room to breathe, work along the Seibu or Fukutoshin lines, or are raising children. If you need to be near Minato or Tokyo Station every day, a station closer in may serve you better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want the bigger picture first? Read our full <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/nerima-city\/\">Nerima City guide<\/a> for ward-wide data on schools, hospitals and housing trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Find_Your_Apartment_in_Oizumi_Gakuen\"><\/span>Ready to Find Your Apartment in Oizumi Gakuen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arealty helps foreign and Japanese renters find apartments across Tokyo with English support from search to move-in. Browse <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/rent\/tokyo\/nerima-ku\">apartments for rent in Nerima-ku<\/a>, explore <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/rent\">all rentals in Japan<\/a>, or visit <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/\">Arealty<\/a> to speak with our team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-3.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-3-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oizumi-Gakuen-3-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Anime statues in Oizumi-gakuen plaza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Publishing_notes_remove_before_posting\"><\/span>Publishing notes (remove before posting)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Field<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Focus keyphrase<\/td><td>Oizumi Gakuen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEO title<\/td><td>Oizumi Gakuen Guide 2026: Rent, Access and Living Tips<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slug<\/td><td>oizumi-gakuen-neighborhood-guide<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meta description (151 chars)<\/td><td>Living in Oizumi Gakuen, Nerima: rent from about \u00a572,000, 16 minutes to Ikebukuro, anime culture and family-friendly streets. Full 2026 guide.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Category<\/td><td>Area Guide &gt; Tokyo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tags<\/td><td>Nerima City, Nerima-ku Tokyo, Oizumi Gakuen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Author<\/td><td>Lucy Nguyen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Image alt text ideas<\/td><td>Oizumi Gakuen Station north exit; Oizumi Gakuen-dori cherry blossoms; Toei Animation Museum in Oizumi Gakuen<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neribun.or.jp\/en\/yumeria\/access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oizumigakuen Yumeria Hall: access<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x-house.co.jp\/en\/column\/usefulinfo\/xross-1641\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X-House: living around Oizumi Gakuen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotokyo.org\/en\/spot\/1840\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GO TOKYO: Oizumi-gakuen Station<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotokyo.org\/en\/spot\/1697\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GO TOKYO: Toei Animation Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/museum.toei-anim.co.jp\/en\/information\/2026-005.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toei Animation Museum: Anime Project in Oizumi 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trafficnews.jp\/post\/93309\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traffic News: why Oizumi Gakuen has no school<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smtrc.jp\/town-archives\/city\/shakujii\/p05.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sumitomo Mitsui Trust: Oizumi Gakuen town archive<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.athome.co.jp\/chintai\/souba\/tokyo\/oizumigakuen-st\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at home: Oizumi-gakuen Station rent averages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/rent\/tokyo\/nerima-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arealty: Nerima-ku listings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step off the train at Oizumi Gakuen and the first thing you hear is the theme song from Galaxy Express 999. 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