Living experience review of Komae / Odakyu line

Overview

Komae is an affordable family orientated town.  It is currently the second youngest population in Japan.  It has access to highways and trains and seems to be quite convientient to move around.  Shopping is found in the dowton area or you can cross the tamagawa to reach outlet shops and such.  The tamagawa is a popular place for joggers and cyclists.  It is quite a safe are.

Nick name

bernard

Nationality

Canadian

The nearest station

Komae

Other stations

Kitami

Period of your stay

1999 to present

Satisfaction of area
4.0

Describe your favorite shops, restaurants, parks etc. in this area

Gyome super is a great supermarket.

What I don’t like this area

The put a new road from the bridge to sengawa and this has caused some traffic congestion in peak hours.  The city office is still stuck in the Edo period, but improving.

Other things I would like to mention

Lots of farms and fresh produce for sale!

Map of the station

Travel time to major stations

  • 43 min to Tokyo station
  • 22 min to Shinjuku station
  • 23 min to Shibuya station
  • 39 min to Roppongi station
  • 40 min to Ikebukuro station
  • 44 min to Shinagawa station
  • 49 min to Ueno station
  • 41 min to Ginza station
  • 23 min to Omotesando station

Market price

 Purchase (Condominiums)Rent
Studio – 1K 64,900 JPY 
1DK – 2DK23,951,400 JPY 91,900 JPY
2LDK – 3DK32,404,900 JPY 121,000 JPY 
3LDK – 4DK50,307,900 JPY 151,800 JPY 
More than 4LDK –200,800 JPY
*as of Feb 1st 2023

Facilities and other information

Ward office: Komae city

Park: Komae Play Park

Gym: chocoZAP

Supermarket: Odakyu OX

Type of area: residential

For family or single: family