What Is Jiyūgaoka Station Area Like?

When moving to a new place, how do you choose which area to live in?
We all have different priorities as to what makes a place comfortable: public security, accessibility to schools and work places, abundance in shopping facilities, etc.
No matter the preference, it is often difficult to find a suitable area without acquiring enough understanding of the place in advance.

In this article, I’ll tell you about the public transportation and atmosphere of Jiyūgaoka Station area.
To those who are interested in Jiyūgaoka Station area, or are on the lookout for a good place to live in―this may be the article for you.

What Is Jiyūgaoka Station Like?

Jiyūgaoka is well known for its stylish aesthetics. It was formerly called the Kuhombutsu Station, but was changed to its present name after 1966.
Over 1000 shops stand in the station front shopping street, so it’s fun enough just to stroll around and visit their delicious sweet shops and fashionable variety stores. There’s even a place where you can give a try at milking cows!
Today I’d like to tell you about this fun and charming city, Jiyūgaoka.

Public Transport And Accessibility Of Jiyūgaoka Station

≪Trains Running Through Jiyūgaoka Station≫
(1) Tōkyū Tōyoko Line
(2) Tōkyū Meguro Line
(3) Tōkyū Ōimachi Line

≪Approximate Travel Time From Jiyūgaoka Station To Central Stations≫
– Shinjuku Station: 29 min (1 transfer)
– Tokyo Station: 42 min (1 transfer)
– Roppongi Station: 17 min (1 transfer)
– Shinagawa Station: 23 min (1 transfer)
– Ikebukuro Station: 23 min (0 transfers)
– Shibuya Station: 9 min (0 transfers)

Jiyūgaoka is very conveniently located, just 9 minutes away with no transfer to Shibuya Station.

Popular Restaurants Around Jiyūgaoka Station

(1) FELICE
A restaurant that serves smooth and jiggly omelet rice dishes.
You can watch as the staff cuts the omelet open right before your eyes!
It’s a cozy place loved by customers of all ages and genders.
Recently, they’ve opened their 2nd store!

●Restaurant Information
Address: 1 Chome-12-6 Jiyugaoka, Meguro City, Center Bldg. B1
TEL: 050-5592-7996
Opening Hours: Lunch 11:30〜16:00
Dinner 16:00〜20:30（L.O20:00)
No Regular Holidays

(2)Sweets Forest
One of Jiyūgaoka’s popular attraction spots! Sweets Forest is the first theme park in Japan dedicated to sweets. Visitors can enjoy various sweets in a course style setting.

●Restaurant Information
Address: Meguro City, Midorigaoka, 2 Chome-25-7 2F La Cour Jiyūgaoka 1~3F
TEL: 03-5731-6200
Opening Hours: 10:00～20:00
Regular Holidays: Open all year round except during New Year Holidays
Store Link: http://www.sweets-forest.com/index.html

Main Shopping Facilities In Jiyūgaoka Station Area

●Supermarket
Food Pavilion Aoba Jiyugaoka(10:00~21:00) 5 min walk from station
mini Piago Jiyugaoka 1-Chome Store (7:00~24:00) 4 min walk from station
Peacock Jiyugaoka (9:00~23:00) 3 min walk from station
Tokyu Store Jiyugaoka Fullel With (9:00~25:00) 1 min walk from station

●Drugstore (Medical supplies & Daily Life Essentials)
Cocokara Fine (9:00~19:00) 3 min walk from station
Welcia (9:00~21:00) 3 min walk from station
Tomod’s (9:00~22:00) 0 min walk from station

●Other Large Scale Shopping Facilities
Luz Jiyugaoka (11:00~20:00) 3 min walk from station
Etomo (depends on store) Direct passage from Jiyūgaoka Station
Fullel With (10:00~22:00) 1 min walk from station

There are many other stores where you can enjoy shopping.
Do check it out!

Rental Market Value In Jiyūgaoka Station Area

●General Rent Values From A Current Real Estate Agent
[For Singles] Separate Bath and Toilet/ 2nd floor and above/ 1K
▹10 min walk from station⇒90,000 yen~
▹15 min walk from station⇒85,000 yen~

[For Couples] Separate Bath and Toilet/ 2nd floor and above/ 1LDK
▹10 min walk from station⇒160,000 yen~
▹15 min walk from station⇒155,000 yen~

[For Families] Separate Bath and Toilet/ 2nd floor and above/ 2LDK
▹10 min walk from station⇒205,000 yen~
▹15 min walk from station⇒200,000 yen~

Since this is a popular area, the rent values are quite high. It’s great in terms of living environment!

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There are many other stores besides the ones introduced here.
You should visit Jiyūgaoka once.
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