10 10 schools$2,200/mo avg rentMedium expat community
Modern waterfront district offering brand-new apartments with playgrounds at significantly lower rents than Minato Ward.
5/5
Safety
4/5
Family Friendly
4/5
Quality of Life
4/5
Expat Friendly
4/5
Healthcare
Medium
Expat Community
2-33°C
Temp Range
Moderate
English Level
☀️ Climate & Weather
Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions
33°C
Hottest (Aug)
2°C
Coolest (Jan)
14
Sunny days/mo avg
1520mm
Annual rainfall
Avg highAvg lowSea tempRainfall
16°
🌊 Jan
16°
🌊 Feb
17°
🌊 Mar
18°
🌊 Apr
20°
🌊 May
23°
🌊 Jun
26°
🌊 Jul
27°
🌊 Aug
25°
🌊 Sep
22°
🌊 Oct
19°
🌊 Nov
17°
🌊 Dec
💰 Cost of Living
Monthly family budget estimates (USD)
At a Glance
$2,200
Avg. rent /mo
$7.00
Budget meal
$50
Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)
Dining & Drinks
Cappuccino$5.50
Domestic beer$5.00
Imported beer$7.50
Water (1.5L)$1.20
Groceries
Loaf of bread$2.50
Milk (1L)$1.80
Dozen eggs$2.80
Chicken (1 kg)$8.00
Transport
Taxi flag-drop$5.50
Taxi per km$3.20
Monthly transit pass$90
Gasoline (per liter)$1.45
Monthly Bills
Internet$35 /mo
Utilities (avg.)$120 /mo
Gym membership$80 /mo
Domestic help$1,800 /mo
Preschool / nursery$1,200 /mo
Comfortable
Modern apartment, subway commute, local dining
$4,200/mo
Rent$2,200
Groceries$420
Lifestyle & leisure$200
Transport$130
Utilities$130
Dining out$500
Healthcare$120
School fees (per child)$450
Domestic help$50
Established
Spacious bay-view apartment, international school commute, comfortable family life
$8,500/mo
Rent$4,500
Groceries$800
Lifestyle & leisure$340
Transport$200
Utilities$160
Dining out$900
Healthcare$200
School fees (per child)$1,300
Domestic help$100
Premium
Large bay-view penthouse, car ownership, international school
$15,000/mo
Rent$8,000
Groceries$1,200
Lifestyle & leisure$750
Transport$400
Utilities$250
Dining out$1,800
Healthcare$400
School fees (per child)$2,000
Domestic help$200
Toyosu offers significantly more space and modernity per dollar than central Tokyo neighbourhoods, making it attractive for families seeking new builds with bay views. Rent is lower than Minato-ku with comparable or better apartment quality.
🌬️ Air Quality
Average monthly AQI (US EPA scale)
38Jan
40Feb
45Mar
42Apr
38May
35Jun
33Jul
32Aug
34Sep
36Oct
40Nov
42Dec
Good (0–50)Moderate (51–100)USG (101–150)Unhealthy (151+)
Yearly average AQI is 38. Best air quality Jan–Dec (best: Aug at 32).
👥 Demographics
8%
Expat Population
Upper Middle
Income Level
65000
Population
Nationalities
Japanese92%
Chinese3%
Korean2%
American1%
Other2%
Languages Spoken
Japanese92%
English5%
🏘️ Community & Culture
Toyosu Market — world's largest fish market and food culture hubYoungest, most modern residential district in central TokyoRapidly growing community with new parks and schoolsBay views and modern infrastructure at below-Minato-ku prices
Tokyo's Modern Waterfront City
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Toyosu Park — 14ha waterfront park with beach, BBQ, and bay viewsWater sports: kayaking, SUP, and sailing on Tokyo BayWaterfront promenade extending kilometres along Koto Ward shoreKidzania Tokyo — Japan's premier children's educational play centre
Toyosu Park and the Waterfront
🚗 Getting Around
Yurakucho Line — Ginza in 6 minutes, Ikebukuro directYurikamome to Odaiba and ShimbashiModern grid roads with cycling lanes and car parkingHaneda Airport 20–25 min by bay expressway
Yurikamome and Yurakucho Line
🛒 Daily Life
Toyosu Market — freshest sushi and seafood in TokyoLaLaport Toyosu — comprehensive shopping and family diningFamily-friendly apartment buildings with shared amenity spacesOdaiba 10 min away by Yurikamome for extra shopping and entertainment
Superb Supermarkets and the Freshest Fish in Tokyo
📝 Living with the Climate
Toyosu's waterfront position on Tokyo Bay creates a distinct microclimate. Sea breezes from the bay provide meaningful cooling in summer, making this one of Tokyo's more bearable waterfront districts during the July–August heat. However, the reclaimed-land position means strong winds off the bay in winter, and the absence of surrounding buildings for shelter can make exposed waterfront areas cold from December to February. Fog occasionally rolls in from Tokyo Bay in autumn mornings.
