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
Baycrest Tower is a tower apartment with a total of 594 units built in August 2005, located in Konan 3-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo. It is located about a 13-minute walk from Shinagawa Station on the JR Yamanote and Keihin Tohoku Lines. The hotel-like entrance creates a high quality and relaxed atmosphere. In addition, the common areas, such as the front desk concierge service, fitness studio, and sky lounge, are well-equipped for a comfortable stay. It is about 260m to Lawson Konan 3-chome, about 350m to Family Mart Konan 4-chome, about 350m to Konan Ryokusui Park, and about 350m to Saizeriya Konan Junior High School Mae.
JPY 116,000,000
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 109,800,000
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 104,800,000 - 169,000,000
A 12-story rental apartment located in the Konan area 11-mins walk from Shinagawa Station. With a convenience store on the 1st floor of the building, and a supermarket and a drugstore within 2-mins walk, the location is convenient for daily shopping. The apartment offers the unit types from 1LDK to 3LDK with various amenities such as delivery locker and bathroom dryer.
JPY 201,000 - 221,000/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 317,000/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 230,000/month
