{"id":7019,"date":"2026-09-09T09:49:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/?p=7019"},"modified":"2026-09-09T09:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:49:06","slug":"living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Shinjuku with a Family: Is It Actually Workable?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shinjuku&#8217;s reputation as Tokyo&#8217;s entertainment and business hub makes most people assume it&#8217;s a poor fit for families, but that reputation applies mostly to one district, Kabukicho, not the ward as a whole. Away from the station&#8217;s north side, Shinjuku with a family is a realistic option: the ward has an 58-hectare central park, several international and Japanese schools, and residential streets in Yotsuya and around Ochiai that are quieter than comparable areas in neighboring Shibuya or Minato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers what actually matters when moving to Shinjuku with kids: which streets to target, which schools are nearby, and where the noise genuinely stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#Shinjuku_for_Families_Quick_Facts\" >Shinjuku for Families: Quick Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#Why_Shinjuku_Gyoen_Changes_the_Calculation\" >Why Shinjuku Gyoen Changes the Calculation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#Where_Families_Actually_Live_in_Shinjuku\" >Where Families Actually Live in Shinjuku<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#Schools_and_Childcare_Near_Shinjuku\" >Schools and Childcare Near Shinjuku<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#Safety_Considerations_for_Families_in_Shinjuku\" >Safety Considerations for Families in Shinjuku<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#A_Typical_Day_for_a_Family_Based_in_Yotsuya_or_Ochiai\" >A Typical Day for a Family Based in Yotsuya or Ochiai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#Nurseries_Daycare_and_the_Waitlist_Reality\" >Nurseries, Daycare, and the Waitlist Reality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#Renting_as_a_Family_What_Landlords_Ask_For\" >Renting as a Family: What Landlords Ask For<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#Cost_of_Family-Sized_Housing_in_Shinjuku\" >Cost of Family-Sized Housing in Shinjuku<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#Getting_Around_Shinjuku_with_Children\" >Getting Around Shinjuku with Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#Healthcare_and_Pediatric_Access\" >Healthcare and Pediatric Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/living-in-shinjuku-with-family-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shinjuku_for_Families_Quick_Facts\"><\/span>Shinjuku for Families: Quick Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Best areas for families<\/td><td>Yotsuya, Ochiai, streets around Shinjuku Gyoen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Areas to avoid with young children<\/td><td>Kabukicho and blocks directly on Shinjuku-dori<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main green space<\/td><td>Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (58.3 hectares)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>School options<\/td><td>Japanese public schools, several international schools within a 20-minute commute<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical family unit size<\/td><td>2LDK\u20133LDK, \u00a5180,000\u2013260,000\/month depending on area<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Shinjuku_Gyoen_Changes_the_Calculation\"><\/span>Why Shinjuku Gyoen Changes the Calculation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is one of Tokyo&#8217;s largest and most family-friendly parks, with wide lawns, playgrounds nearby, and enough space that it doesn&#8217;t feel crowded even on weekends. Families renting within a 15-minute walk of the park, particularly on the Shinjuku Gyoen-mae or Sendagaya side, get a genuinely different daily experience than the station-adjacent image most people associate with the ward. If outdoor space is a priority, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/apartment-near-large-parks-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apartments near large parks in Tokyo<\/a> covers how proximity to green space affects both rent and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-1-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peaceful family walk in Shinjuku Gyoen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Families_Actually_Live_in_Shinjuku\"><\/span>Where Families Actually Live in Shinjuku<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two areas come up repeatedly among families who choose to live in Shinjuku ward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yotsuya<\/strong>, at the ward&#8217;s southeastern edge, is residential, has a lower building density than central Shinjuku, and sits close to several schools and Sophia University&#8217;s surrounding neighborhood, which keeps the streets calm outside of commute hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ochiai<\/strong>, in the ward&#8217;s northwest, is a mostly residential district with a mix of older low-rise apartments and newer family-sized units, and it&#8217;s far enough from the station&#8217;s entertainment core that noise is a non-issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By contrast, anything directly on Shinjuku-dori or within a few blocks of Kabukicho is worth avoiding for families with young children, both for noise and for the general foot traffic patterns late at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schools_and_Childcare_Near_Shinjuku\"><\/span>Schools and Childcare Near Shinjuku<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shinjuku ward runs its own network of public elementary and junior high schools, and enrollment as a foreign resident follows the same registration process used across Tokyo wards, tied to your residence registration at the ward office. Families who want an international curriculum typically look toward schools in neighboring Shibuya or Minato, both reachable within 20-25 minutes by train from central Shinjuku, which is one reason Yotsuya and Ochiai are popular: they sit closer to those transit lines than Kabukicho-adjacent addresses do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the housing side of a family move, sizing the apartment correctly matters as much as location. Our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/2ldk-apartment-small-family-japan-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choosing a 2LDK for a small family<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tokyo-family-apartment-rent-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tokyo family apartment rent prices<\/a> walk through layout and budget planning in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_Considerations_for_Families_in_Shinjuku\"><\/span>Safety Considerations for Families in Shinjuku<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan&#8217;s overall low crime rate applies to Shinjuku ward too, but the concentration of nightlife around Kabukicho means the ward&#8217;s safety profile is not uniform block to block the way it might be in a purely residential ward. Families generally do better prioritizing buildings with ground-floor security or an entry system, particularly if renting a lower-floor unit; our breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ground-floor-2dk-apartment-safety-for-children-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apartment safety for children<\/a> covers what to check during a viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Typical_Day_for_a_Family_Based_in_Yotsuya_or_Ochiai\"><\/span>A Typical Day for a Family Based in Yotsuya or Ochiai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For families who choose Shinjuku&#8217;s quieter pockets, daily life looks closer to a standard residential Tokyo neighborhood than the ward&#8217;s downtown image suggests. Mornings involve a short walk or bike ride to a local school or nursery, grocery runs to neighborhood supermarkets rather than the department store basements near the station, and evenings that stay quiet well before the entertainment district a few kilometers away is getting started. The main adjustment most families report isn&#8217;t the ward itself, but learning which streets to use and which to avoid, since the difference between a five-minute walk down a quiet residential lane and one down a busier through-road can be significant even over short distances in this part of Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-2-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-2-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Evening bike ride through quiet Yotsuya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nurseries_Daycare_and_the_Waitlist_Reality\"><\/span>Nurseries, Daycare, and the Waitlist Reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like most central Tokyo wards, Shinjuku has a competitive daycare waitlist (known as hoikuen), particularly for children under two. Ward residency is generally required to apply, and priority is scored based on factors like parental work hours and household composition rather than simple date order. Families planning a move to Shinjuku with a young child should factor in applying as early as possible after registering residency, since waitlist timing can meaningfully affect which neighborhood ends up being practical, not just which one is preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renting_as_a_Family_What_Landlords_Ask_For\"><\/span>Renting as a Family: What Landlords Ask For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family applications in Japan typically face different scrutiny than single-renter applications. Larger units mean higher rent, which means stricter income verification, and landlords sometimes ask more detailed questions about the number of occupants and their ages, particularly for units under a certain size. Working with an agency that regularly places families, rather than one focused primarily on single-occupant listings, tends to shorten this process considerably. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/cost-living-family-japan-tokyo-rent-2024\/\">cost of living for families in Tokyo<\/a> covers budget planning beyond just the rent figure, including the deposit and key money that family-sized units often require upfront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Family-Sized_Housing_in_Shinjuku\"><\/span>Cost of Family-Sized Housing in Shinjuku<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 2LDK to 3LDK suitable for a family of three or four in Yotsuya or Ochiai typically runs \u00a5180,000 to \u00a5260,000 per month as of 2026, depending on building age and distance to the station. That&#8217;s comparable to or slightly below equivalent family-sized units in Shibuya or Setagaya, largely because Shinjuku&#8217;s family-friendly pockets are less in-demand than its station-front commercial image would suggest, which works in renters&#8217; favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Around_Shinjuku_with_Children\"><\/span>Getting Around Shinjuku with Children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strollers and young children add a practical layer to the ward&#8217;s famously heavy foot traffic, which is another reason the quieter, less commercial pockets of Shinjuku tend to work better for families than areas immediately around the station. Yotsuya and Ochiai both have wider, less crowded sidewalks than the streets near Shinjuku Station&#8217;s east or south exits, and both are close enough to bus routes that a car-free household can still manage school runs, medical appointments, and grocery trips without relying on the busiest train platforms during rush hour. Families who do need to pass through central Shinjuku regularly, for a school commute or a parent&#8217;s workplace, generally find early morning and mid-afternoon far more manageable than the evening rush between 5 and 8pm, when the station area becomes one of the most crowded pedestrian environments in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-3.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-3-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shinjuku-with-a-family-3-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Everyday neighborhood shopping with a stroller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthcare_and_Pediatric_Access\"><\/span>Healthcare and Pediatric Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shinjuku ward has a reasonable concentration of pediatric clinics and general hospitals, including facilities near Yotsuya and along the Chuo line corridor, which matters for families weighing convenience against the ward&#8217;s more commercial reputation. Registering with the ward office after moving in also enrolls the household in the local health insurance and child medical subsidy system, which in Tokyo generally covers a significant portion of pediatric care costs regardless of which ward you&#8217;re registered in, making this less of a differentiator between Shinjuku and neighboring wards than school access or noise levels are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788940059548\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Shinjuku a good place to raise a family?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The ward as a whole is workable, but the specific street matters far more than the ward name. Yotsuya and Ochiai are the two areas families choose most consistently.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788940066933\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How far is Shinjuku Gyoen from residential areas?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> Most of Yotsuya and the Sendagaya-adjacent blocks are within a 10-15 minute walk of the park.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788940076422\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are there international schools near Shinjuku?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not directly within the ward, but several are reachable within 20-25 minutes from Yotsuya or Ochiai via train.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788940083607\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What size apartment does a family of four need in Shinjuku?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most families settle on a 2LDK to 3LDK, roughly 55-75 square meters, which fits comfortably within the \u00a5180,000-260,000 range in the ward&#8217;s quieter areas.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788940092419\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How competitive is daycare in Shinjuku ward?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Competitive, particularly for children under two, similar to most central Tokyo wards. Applying as soon as residency is registered improves the odds meaningfully.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788940099602\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do landlords in Shinjuku ask more questions for family applications?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Often yes, especially around income verification and occupant count for larger units, which is why working with a family-experienced rental agency helps.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788940108999\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Shinjuku more affordable for families than Shibuya or Minato?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> Generally yes. Family-sized units in Yotsuya and Ochiai tend to run at or below comparable listings in Shibuya or Minato, since those wards carry a stronger family-market premium.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for family-sized listings in Shinjuku&#8217;s quieter neighborhoods? Browse current <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/tokyo\/shinjuku-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinjuku ward rentals on Arealty<\/a> or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arealty.mom<\/a> to have an agent filter listings by school proximity and unit size.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shinjuku&#8217;s reputation as Tokyo&#8217;s entertainment and business hub makes most people assume it&#8217;s a poor fit for families, but that reputation applies mostly to one district, Kabukicho, not the ward as a whole. 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