Area Guide
Explore Shinjuku Ward
Get a little closer to the place that caught your interest.
Explore Shinjuku Ward through housing costs, transport and local connections.
Shinjuku City at a glance
- HousingPrivate rentals averaged ¥118,799 per month in 2023.
- City office and getting startedThe main building is about a five-minute walk from Shinjuku, Shinjuku-sanchome, Seibu-Shinjuku or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station. Check which building houses the counter you need.
- SupportConsultation is available at the main office and Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza. Check the official page for current languages and how to use the service.
Housing costs
- Private rentals in Shinjuku City · monthly average
- ¥118,799per month
As of October 2023. Common and management fees are separate.
| Total floor area | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 29 m² or less | ¥82,512 |
| 30–49 m² | ¥122,429 |
| 50–69 m² | ¥156,989 |
| 70–99 m² | ¥214,108 |
| 100–149 m² | ¥411,638 |
| 150 m² or more | ¥696,487 |
Conditions and source
- Privately rented dedicated dwellings, excluding zero rent.
- These statistics are not limited to foreign households.
- These figures are not current advertised rents.
Statistics Bureau of JapanInformation checked: 2026-09-29
City office and getting started
City office
Shinjuku City Office Main Building
1-4-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, TokyoThe main building is about a five-minute walk from Shinjuku, Shinjuku-sanchome, Seibu-Shinjuku or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station. Check which building houses the counter you need.
- Directions to Shinjuku City Office (opens in a new tab)
Shinjuku CityInformation checked: 2026-09-29
Getting-started procedures
Procedures differ depending on your previous address, household, insurance and family circumstances. Use the official guidance to check the notification required for your type of address change.
- Notification Procedures for a Change of Address (opens in a new tab)
Shinjuku CityInformation checked: 2026-09-29
Support
Consultation
Foreign Resident Advisory Corner
Consultation is available at the main office and Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza. Check the official page for current languages and how to use the service.
Scope: Shinjuku Ward
- Foreign Resident Advisory Corner (Free of charge) (opens in a new tab)
Shinjuku CityInformation checked: 2026-09-29
Learning Japanese
Learn Japanese
An entry point for Shinjuku City classes, Nihongo Hiroba and Japanese-language support for children. Check each listing for current eligibility and availability.
Operator: Municipality
- Learn Japanese (opens in a new tab)
Shinjuku CityInformation checked: 2026-09-29
Daily life
First-Time Visitors to Japan
A starting point for moving procedures and daily-life information.
- First-Time Visitors to Japan (opens in a new tab)
Shinjuku CityInformation checked: 2026-09-29
- First-Time Visitors to Japan (opens in a new tab)
How to dispose of recyclable resources and garbage
Check how to separate and dispose of recycling and garbage. Use current address-specific information for collection days.
- How to Dispose of Recyclable Resources and Garbage (opens in a new tab)
Shinjuku CityInformation checked: 2026-09-29
- How to Dispose of Recyclable Resources and Garbage (opens in a new tab)
Health Insurance System
An official introduction to public health insurance and related procedures. Check the source for conditions that apply to you.
- Health Insurance System (opens in a new tab)
Shinjuku CityInformation checked: 2026-09-29
- Health Insurance System (opens in a new tab)