I love this area – the vibe, the shops, the close proximity to Central Tokyo as well as the west side with the slower more residential pace. I’ve been looking at apartments, condos and houses and, while property in Tokyo is always expensive, this area seems to be a very hot commodity with places going up for sale and then being snatched up. I’ve also been looking at Shinjuku, mainly for the opportunity to rent the space out more readily as Shinjuku is THE tourist spot IMO. But it’s not what I really want – I want the Setagayaku atmosphere. Has anyone spent any extended amount of time there? Any insight if it’s worth the cost and the potential distance from Central Tokyo? Do any of your friends and family that visit comment that it’s “too far away” or there’s not as much to do as Shibuya or Ueno?
by jamieracine