Living in Shinagawa, Konan - Tokyo Bayside
The Shinagawa Konan Area covers the waterfront location on the Tokyo Bay that spreads out on the eastern side of the Shinagawa Station. The majority of the area falls under the address of Konan, Minato-ku. Since the addition of Shinagawa Station as a stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line in 2003, various high-rise buildings such as “Shinagawa Grand Commons” and “Shinagawa Intercity” have been constructed around the Konan Exit of the station. The area has since developed into one of the major business hub in Japan. Shortly after being added as a stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line, the area was also developed as a residential area for people who work in Central Tokyo, with various large tower apartments such as “Shinagawa V Tower” and “World City Towers” being built one after another.
One of the allures of the Shinagawa Konan Area is its waterfront location which provides sweeping views overlooking Tokyo's cityscape and the Tokyo Bay all the while remaining nearby Shinagawa Station, the gateway to Central Tokyo. In the near future, a new JR station named “Takanawa Gateway” Station is expected to open in the year 2020 on the west side area of 1-chome, Konan. The development for a new town is planned around the new station in turn creating an increase expectations for further development in the area. You can find a lot of apartments for rent that are popular among foreigners.
Major Rail Lines in Shinagawa Konan Area
Shinagawa Station on JR Yamanote Line / Keihin-Tohoku Line / Yokosuka Line / Tokaido Line / Shinkansen Line / Keihin-Kyuko Line
Tennozu Isle Station on Tokyo Monorail / Rinkai Line
Shinagawa Station–Tokyo’s major terminal station–provides easy access to cities all over Japan from a single location. From within the Shinagawa Konan area, Shinagawa Station can easily be reached by walking or using one of the many bus lines that make a stop at there. The Tennozu Isle Station also allows you to easily connect to major stations in Central Tokyo. From the Tennozu Isle Station on the Rinkai Line you can reach Osaki Station (7min), Ebisu Station (11min), Shibuya Station (13min), and Shinjuku Station (19), all on the same line. Another easily accessible location on the line popular for sightseeing and shopping is Tokyo Teleport Station in Odaiba (3min). From the Tennozu Isle Station on the Tokyo Monorail line you can directly reach Hamamatsucho Station (5min) and Haneda Airport International Terminal Station (10min). The Shinagawa Konan area is a very comfortable and convenient location for commutingto various areas within Tokyo and business trips to various cities within and outside of Japan.
New Station “Takanawa Gateway” Station on JR Yamanote Line / Keihin-Tohoku Line.
Interim opening of the station in 2020 and Grand opening in 2024
Apartments in Shinagawa, Konan Bay Areas
This 32-story condominium apartment features a stylish appearance and is located in the Konan area, a 12-min walk from Shinagawa Station. There are a supermarket and convenience store within a 4-min walk and various shopping facilities around the station. The apartment comes with various shared facilities such as a view deck, lounges, and meeting rooms, and offers 1LDK to 3LDK units with high grade equipment such as bathroom dryer, floor heating, and various kitchen equipment.
JPY 154,800,000 - 180,000,000
22-story tower apartment built in the Konan Area. It features the tiled appearance with Italian taste design and the entrance with a refined design and decoration. With the convenience of life around the nearest Shinagawa Station and nearby 24-hour supermarket and convenience store, you don’t have to worry about everyday shopping. It offers various front desk services by concierge staffs, and hotel like shared facilities such as the lounge space at the entrance floor, a convention room on the 9th floor, and the sky deck on the rooftop. It is equipped with well-arranged crime and disaster prevention measures such as a 24-hour security system and quake-absorbing structure with vibration control devices. The dwelling units offer a variety of 1LDK to 3LDK plans to cover various lifestyles of Singles, DINKS, and families with children. High-spec room equipment such as a garbage disposer and floor heating allow you to enjoy high grade life special to a luxury tower apartment.
JPY 99,800,000
Located a 10-min walk from Shinagawa Station, where you can take Shinkansen and have easy access to Haneda Airport and Narita Airport. There are many supermarkets and convenience stores in the surrounding area, so it is convenient for everyday life. The apartment offers the concierge desk services and various shared facilities such as a fitness gym and work lounge space. It also offers the units having various amenities such as free internet connection and bathroom dryer. Some of the units come with furniture.
JPY 177,000 - 600,000/month
A landmark 3 tower large-scale luxury condominium apartments in the Shinagawa Konan area, which consists of Aqua Tower, Breeze Tower, and Capital Tower and has a total of 2,090 units. It is within easy reach of 2 stations on 3 train lines and offers residents-only shuttle bus services to Shinagawa Station providing convenience for commuting to work and school. It is also comfortable to live in having a 24-hour supermarket, clinic, nursery school, etc. within the premises.
JPY 298,000 - 900,000/month
5 minutes walk to 'AEON', the large shopping mall. Adopted 'spacious and expansive' design concept. Breezy and scenery. Residents enjoy hotel-like high end living atmosphere.
JPY 262,000 - 265,000/month
