Bunkyo Furnished Apartments & Share Houses

Bunkyo ward sits in the centre-north of Tokyo and is the city's university district — home to the University of Tokyo (Tōdai), Ochanomizu University, and several other major institutions. The name "Bunkyo" literally means "literature capital", and the ward has a long-standing reputation for academic culture, quiet residential streets, and traditional Japanese gardens (Koishikawa Korakuen, Rikugien). Bunkyo also contains Tokyo Dome and the surrounding entertainment complex. Subway access via the Marunouchi, Nanboku, Mita, and Chiyoda lines makes commuting straightforward. Modern Living Tokyo has fully furnished monthly apartments in Bunkyo around Shin-Otsuka and Edogawabashi from ¥92,000 per month — no key money, no guarantor — with share-house rooms available in neighbouring Toshima ward.

Frequently asked questions about Bunkyo

Is Bunkyo good for students?

Excellent — Bunkyo is home to the University of Tokyo and several other major universities. Many students, researchers, and visiting academics live here. The atmosphere is quiet, safe, and academically focused.

How much does a furnished apartment in Bunkyo cost?

Market rates for furnished studios in Bunkyo run roughly ¥85,000–¥150,000 per month. Modern Living Tokyo's own furnished apartments in the ward — near Shin-Otsuka Station (2–4 minutes' walk) and Edogawabashi (8 minutes) — rent for ¥92,000–¥113,000 per month, fully furnished, with no key money and no guarantor required.

Are there share houses in Bunkyo ward?

Bunkyo itself is mostly quiet residential apartments — most Tokyo share houses sit just across its borders. The closest Modern Living Tokyo share house is in neighbouring Toshima ward, a 4-minute walk from Kita-Ikebukuro Station and two stops from Bunkyo's Shin-Otsuka, with rooms from around ¥55,000 plus a flat ¥15,000 monthly utilities fee.