What Is the Suitengumae 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 the Suitengumae Station area.
To those who are interested in the Suitengumae Station area, or are on the lookout for a good place to live in―this may be the article for you.

What Is Suitengumae Station Like?

Suitengumae Station is located in Chuo Ward. As the name goes, its symbol is the Suitengu Shrine. This shrine is nationally famous as a place to pray for safe childbirth. On auspicious days such as Dog’s Day (5th month of pregnancy) and Taian, the shrine welcomes a great number of expectant mothers.
Same as with Ningyōchō Station (within walking distance from Suitengumae), there are many restaurants as well as long-established shops there, giving a traditional atmosphere to the town.

Public Transport and Accessibility of Suitengumae Station

≪Trains Running Through Suitengumae Station≫
(1)Tokyo-Metro Hanzomon Line

≪Approximate Travel Time From Suitengumae Station To Central Stations≫
– Shinjuku Station: 20 min (1 transfer)
– Tokyo Station: 10 min (1 transfer)
– Roppongi Station: 20 min (0 transfers) *within walking distance from Ningyōchō, served by Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
– Shinagawa Station: 25 min (2 transfers)
– Ikebukuro Station: 20 min (1 transfer)
– Shibuya Station: 20 min (0 transfers)

From Suitengumae Station, you’d need to transfer at least once to reach central stations apart from Shibuya. However, Ningyōchō Station is only a 7 minute walk away, and using this station will give you access to the Hibiya Line as well.

Popular Restaurants Around Suitengumae Station

(1)Ningyocho IMAHAN
Although this store is closer from Ningyōchō Station, it is still within walking distance from Suitengumae Station. This is a Japanese cuisine restaurant that specializes in beef hot pot dishes such as Sukiyaki and Shabu-shabu. IMAHAN is a famous long-established restaurant, with a history of over 100 years. Families often come to this restaurant after visiting Suitengumae Shrine with their newborns as part of a ritual called Omiyamairi. Lunches cost from 5,000yen, and dinners from 10,000 yen, which isn’t something you could afford every day, but it’s still worth the price if you are in the mood for a luxurious meal.
●Restaurant Information
Address: 2-chōme-9 12 Nihonbashiningyōchō, Chuo City, Tōkyō
TEL: 03-3666-7006
Opening Hours: AM11:00~PM10:00 (Last order PM9:00) Closed during New Year Holidays (Dec.31~Jan.1)
Weekdays PM3:00~PM5:00 in preparation
Store Link: https://www.imahan.com/

(2)Sandwich Parlor MATSUMURA
Another long-established restaurant, open since 1921. They have a great variety of breads and pastries to choose from. There is an eat-in area inside the store, where you can enjoy bread with a cup of coffee. My recommendation is the “Nakayoshi (good pals) Combination”, which is a slice of bread smeared with red bean paste and peanut butter. They have good taste in naming! The store opens at 7AM on weekdays, so it’s perfect for breakfast!
●Restaurant Information
Address: 1 Chome-14-4 Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo City, Tokyo
TEL: 03-3666-3424
Opening Hours: [Mon~Fri] 7:00 AM~6:00 PM
[Sat] 7:00 AM~1:00 PM
Regular Holidays: Sundays and Holidays
Store Link: https://sandwich-parlor-matsumura.com/

Major Shopping Facilities In Suitengumae Station Area

●Supermarket
My Basket Nihombashi Kakigaracho (8:00 AM~11:00 PM) 2 min walk from station
Peacock Store Tornare Nihonbashi Hamacho (Open 24hours) 6 min walk from station
Seijo Ishii Nihonbashi Hamacho Store (Open 24hours) 7 min walk from station
And more.

●Drugstore (Medical supplies & Daily Life Essentials)
Tomod’s Suitengumae Store (8:00AM~9:00PM) 3 min walk from station
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Suitengu Station (10:00 AM~9:30 PM) 2 min walk from station

●Other Large Scale Shopping Facilities
Ningyōchō Station is close within walking distance, and famous stores are lined up along Ningyōchō-dori Street. There are plenty of places to shop there.

There is no large scale shopping facility around here, but with many supermarkets and drug stores in the neighborhood, you shouldn’t encounter any problems when shopping.

Rental Market Value In Suitengumae 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⇒115,000 yen~
▹15 min walk from station⇒113,000 yen~

[For Couples] Separate Bath and Toilet/ 2nd floor and above/ 1LDK
▹10 min walk from station⇒170,000 yen~
▹15 min walk from station⇒168,000 yen~

[For Families] Separate Bath and Toilet/ 2nd floor and above/ 2LDK
▹10 min walk from station⇒230,000 yen~
▹15 min walk from station⇒228,000 yen~

From Suitengumae Station, it’s only around 15 minutes on foot to other stations such as Ningyōchō Station. Therefore, it’s unlikely for rent values to go down no matter how far properties are from the station.

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Suitengumae is a convenient location to live; the station offers great accessibility to the city center via the Hanzomon Line, and it’s within walking distance to the Ningyocho shopping street. Consequently, rent values are high in average. The Suitengumae Station area―a town with a traditional atmosphere―is somewhere one would love to live at least once in their lives.

More articles are available for other station areas, so be sure to check them out to find your ideal location.