Sumida Furnished Apartments & Share Houses near Tokyo Skytree

Sumida is one of Tokyo's most characterful shitamachi (old downtown) wards, sitting on the east bank of the Sumida River with Tokyo Skytree as its landmark. Centered on Oshiage and Kinshicho, the area blends traditional craft workshops, riverside parks, and the sumo heartland of Ryogoku with the modern Skytree retail and tower district. It is exceptionally well connected: the Hanzomon, Toei Asakusa, Tobu Skytree, and Keisei lines from Oshiage put Otemachi, Shibuya, Ginza, and Narita/Haneda airports within a single ride, while Kinshicho on the JR Sobu line reaches Tokyo Station in minutes. Rents are noticeably gentler than the western wards, which makes Sumida a favorite with creatives, students, and professionals who want authentic Tokyo character without the central-ward price tag. Modern Living Tokyo offers fully furnished Sumida apartments and share-house rooms for monthly and short-term stays.

Frequently asked questions about Sumida

Is Sumida a good place to live in Tokyo?

Sumida is popular with people who want authentic, down-to-earth Tokyo character — riverside walks, traditional shops, and the Skytree on the skyline — combined with excellent transport and lower rents than the western wards. Oshiage and Kinshicho in particular have seen a lot of new development around the Skytree without losing their old-Tokyo feel.

How much does a furnished apartment in Sumida cost per month?

Furnished studios in Sumida typically run ¥80,000–¥130,000 per month, and share-house rooms start from around ¥45,000. Value is a major draw — you get fast central-Tokyo access for noticeably less than Shibuya or Shinjuku.

How far is Oshiage from central Tokyo?

Oshiage is about 10 minutes to Otemachi and 20 minutes to Shibuya on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, with direct Toei Asakusa / Keisei access to Ginza, Asakusa, and Narita and Haneda airports.