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
World City Towers is a 42-storey high-rise tower condominium completed in October 2006. It consists of three towers, Aqua Tower, Capital Tower and Breeze Tower, with a total of 2,090 units (Aqua Tower: 1038 units, Capital Tower: 593 units, Breeze Tower: 459 units). The building is designed to provide peace of mind with seismic isolation and earthquake-resistant construction, and concierge services are provided with 24/7 resident management. It is a 4-minute walk from Tennozu Isle Station on the Tokyo Monorail Haneda Line, and a shuttle bus (for residents only) runs to JR Shinagawa Station for convenient living. The Aqua Tower has an aqua site pool, Jacuzzi, kids pool, training gym, fitness studio and super relaxation centre on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Aqua Tower, while the Sky Lounge and Sky Library on the 26th and 27th floors of the Aqua Tower are fully equipped with common facilities. There are also guest rooms, home delivery boxes, 24-hour waste disposal and a 24-hour supermarket on site for daily shopping.
JPY 189,900,000 - 204,900,000
World City Towers Capital Tower is a big community with a total of 593 units completed in March 2007. In addition to its excellent design, which won the Good Design Award in 2007, another major feature of World City Towers is its excellent common facilities. Garbage disposal is available 24 hours a day, and there is a 24-hour supermarket, a clinic, and a daycare center. Access to Tennozu Isle Station on the Tokyo Monorail Haneda Line is a 4-minute walk away, and JR Shinagawa Station is a 14-minute walk away, but a shuttle bus service is available to ensure that you can spend a fulfilling daily life. Haneda Airport is also easily accessible, about 20 minutes by monorail. It takes only 10 minutes by car.
JPY 109,800,000 - 174,000,000
Within walking distance of Shinagawa Station which gives easy access to various local cities. Located in Shinagawa Konan area, an expansive waterfront area surrounded by canals. It is a tower apartment with seismic control structure that is strong against earthquakes. It comes with the abundant shared facilities for the residents such as Sky Lounge, Fitness Gym, and Cafe Lounge.
JPY 175,000,000 - 218,000,000
Directly connected to Shinagawa Seaside Station Square by a pedestrian deck. It stands close to the shopping mall of Aeon Shinagawa Seaside, providing convenience for shopping, eating and drinking. It is a 29-story tower apartment with quake-absorbing structure. It comes with abundant shared facilities including roof-top Sky Park, Cafe Lounge, Kids Room, and an authorized child care facility.
JPY 320,000/month
Located in the site of 'Shinagawa Grand Commons', the newly developed project in Shinagawa. 100Mbps Internet access for free. Sound-proof duplicate glassed used for all windows. Cutting-edge functionalities and beautiful city view.
JPY 212,000 - 277,000/month
An 8-story rental apartment with a stylish exterior design and a total of 17 units is in the Konan area, 9-mins walk from Shinagawa Station, which is served by 6 train lines, including Tokaido Shinkansen Line, convenient for commuting to work and school, going to various places in Tokyo, and business trips and leisure travels. There are many commercial facilities around the station, where you can enjoy shopping and dining. The apartment offers unit types from Studio to 1LDK, with various amenities such as delivery locker, bathroom dryer, and free internet connection.
JPY 193,000 - 451,000/month
