Jujo Area Guide

Jujo is a neighborhood in Kita Ward, Tokyo. It's located just north of the major transportation hub of Ikebukuro, making it a convenient area for commuters seeking options for quick and easy transportation into downtown Tokyo. Ease of transportation isn't the only convenience provided by this neighborhood, nearby Jujo Ginza is a local shopping street with a variety of shops, making picking up daily necessities easy.

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Location

Jujo is a working-class neighborhood in Kita Ward, Tokyo. Technically speaking, the Jujo neighborhood is broken up into Kamijujo, Nakajujo, Jujonakahara, and Higashijujo according to address border lines. At any rate, Jujo is a shitamachi (lit. “low city,” referring to traditionally working-class areas surrounding the more affluent yamanote districts in central Tokyo). This neighborhood is just north of the major urban hub of Ikebukuro, making transportation to a variety of districts in Tokyo quick and easy.

Key Stats

Average Rent in Jujo

Apartment Type Average Rent ($1 = ¥110)
1R 1K ¥67,100/month ($610)
1LDK 2K 2DK ¥102,900/month ($940)
2LDK 3K 3DK ¥167,000/month ($1,520)

Apartments For Rent in Jujo

Train Lines

JR/Subway/Other Line
JR  Saikyo

Accessibility

Transportation to…  Line Time
Shinjuku Saikyo, direct 12 min
Shibuya Saikyo (Shinjuku), transfer to Yamanote 27 min
Ikebukuro Saikyo, direct 6 min
Tokyo Saikyo (Shinjuku), transfer to Chuo 31 min
Shinagawa Saikyo (Shinjuku), transfer to Yamanote 44 min
Roppongi Saikyo (Shinjuku), transfer to Oedo 34 min
Yokohama, Kanagawa Saikyo (Shinjuku), transfer to Shonan-Shinjuku 49 min

Livability

Jujo is a neighborhood where you’ll find a balance of shops stocked with daily necessities and restaurants for dining out. The area isn’t as glamorous as central hubs like Shibuya or Shinjuku, but this also means that the area is quite a bit more affordable. This tidbit is well-known amongst some immigrant and expat communities in Tokyo, and you’ll find that the neighborhood is home to a higher ratio of foreigners compared to other Tokyo neighborhoods.

Nearby Jujo Ginza is a local shopping street where residents can find a variety of shops close to the station. This boost in livability makes it very easy for those coming to Japan to find daily necessities without having to venture too far from their apartment.

The convenience and affordability of Jujo is popular with single commuters looking for a neighborhood close to downtown Tokyo. Families can also take advantage of the perks of lower rent (on average), but the relatively high number of bars and izakaya around the station does present some concern to those with young children.

Jujo Apartments

Apartments for rent near Jujo Station:

Apartment seekers on a budget can find some great values around the Jujo neighborhood. Studio 1R apartments in Jujo start at around ¥55,000 yen per month. Combined with the quick transportation to Ikebukuro and Shinjuku, this can be a great area for a first apartment in Tokyo!

Apartments For Rent in Jujo

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Dive Deeper

  • Akabane is a neighborhood in Kita Ward, towards the northern edge of the 23 wards of Tokyo. Bordered by Saitama Prefecture to the north, the station is traversed by many commuters coming in from Saitama Prefecture. Until recently, Akabane was infamous for its narrow alleys, late-night izakayas, and general seediness. Redevelopment and modernization in the area has transformed most of it to a livable, convenient neighborhood. Read our Akabane Area Guide for more info on this Tokyo neighborhood!
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