Where to Live in Tokyo as a Foreigner — 23 Wards Area Guide (2026)
Compare Tokyo’s 23 wards by indicative rent, train access, foreign resident communities, and local services, with official sources to help choose a neighborhood.
Travel roadmaps
From planning your trip to heading home. Choose a roadmap and follow the steps for your next visit to Tokyo.
Your Tokyo trip, from planning to departure.
Before you leave or just after you land. Find your stage, choose what you need, and read the guide for your next step.
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Tokyo’s 23 Special Wards: 2025 Population, Area & Neighborhoods
Compare all 23 Tokyo special wards (特別区) in one table using January 2025 population, area in km², and neighborhood character, with guidance on districts and rent.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building: 8 Free Decks (2026)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (free admission, 202m) and 7 other free observation decks: Caretta Shiodome (210m), Bunkyo Civic Center, hours. 2026.