Which stations have good access to Ebisu Sta as a workplace while offering low rent? List the stations that can be reached within 20 minutes.

Tokyo has an enormous number of rail lines, and figuring out which stations allow you to reach Ebisu Station in “20 minutes or less by train” with no more than one transfer can be surprisingly time-consuming. In this article, we will cover the following:

Excluding stations on the Yamanote Line and stations located inside the Yamanote Line
Limiting the targets to JR, subways, and private railways (bus routes are excluded)
Using the scheduled travel time shown in standard timetables (NAVITIME, Jorudan, etc.) as the basis

Under these conditions, we have exhaustively listed all stations that can be reached from Ebisu Station within 20 minutes, classified into two categories: (1) no transfers (direct) and (2) one transfer.
Please note that actual times may vary slightly due to rush-hour congestion or timetable revisions, so use the search times only as a general guide.

Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
JR Saikyō Line / JR Shōnan-Shinjuku Line

1. Within 20 minutes to Ebisu with no transfers (direct)

1-1. Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

Travel one or two stations west from Ebisu and you leave the inside of the Yamanote Line, so the only station you can reach directly within 20 minutes is listed below.

Station	Time to Ebisu	Notes
Naka-Meguro	Approx. 2 min	Through-service with the Tōkyū Tōyoko Line. Many cafés along the Meguro River

Share-house example along the Hibiya Line (Naka-Meguro)

✔ International apartment
✔ Some rooms have en-suite toilets and showers
✔ Overseas-style interior

Share House DATA

Property name	：	Naka-Meguro/Yūtenji Share House
Conditions	：	Men & women OK
Rent	：	¥85,000 – ¥145,000
Utilities	：	¥0
Rooms	：	6 rooms
Access	：	Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line “Naka-Meguro” Sta. ≈15 min on foot

Naka-Meguro review Cherry trees along the river and stylish cafés are right nearby, so dropping in after work is the best reward. Two stops to Shibuya or Ebisu make commuting and shopping easy. But in cherry-blossom season crowds flood in and the station and streets are packed. Rents are higher than neighboring areas and finding a large room is hard. Narrow lanes require caution for cars and bicycles. Last trains run late on both the Tōyoko and Hibiya lines, which is reassuring, but you can still hear the trains at night. Popular bakeries have queues from early morning, which is a pity. Even so, daily shopping is easy and the streets are well lit at night, so the area feels lively with both urban convenience and downtown warmth.

1-2. JR Saikyō Line / Shōnan-Shinjuku Line

Stations reachable within 20 minutes without transfers are northbound (Itabashi & Jūjō) and southbound (Musashi-Kōsugi). Using rapid services, you can reach Ebisu in a single ride.

Station	Time to Ebisu	Notes
Itabashi	Approx. 15–16 min	Downtown shopping street, cheaper than Ikebukuro
Jūjō	Approx. 18–19 min	Famous Jūjō-Ginzas shotengai, popular with students
Musashi-Kōsugi	Approx. 13–15 min	Redeveloped area with tower blocks and large malls

Share-house example along the Shōnan-Shinjuku Line (Musashi-Kōsugi)

✔ Unique lounge
✔ Campaign underway
✔ Rent from ¥44,800

Share House DATA

Property name	：	Terrace COSUGI
Conditions	：	Men & women OK
Rent	：	¥44,800 – ¥52,800
Utilities	：	¥17,800
Rooms	：	11 rooms
Access	：	Shōnan-Shinjuku / Yokosuka / Nambu “Musashi-Kōsugi” Sta. 7 min on foot

Musashi-Kōsugi review Large shopping centers cluster right outside the station, so groceries, clothes, and electronics are all within walking distance, which is reassuring. The Tōyoko Line and Shōnan-Shinjuku Line go straight to Shibuya, Ebisu, and Shinjuku, so you rarely run late for plans with friends. The Tama River bank is only a few minutes by bike; an evening stroll in the river breeze melts the day’s fatigue. However, morning rush hour is tough, and the platform and elevators are crowded every day. As tower blocks multiply, the sky feels a little narrower. Shopping is so convenient that eating out and impulse buying increase, so it takes discipline to manage the budget. Overall, it is a comfortable town where liveliness and nature are well balanced.

2. Within 20 minutes to Ebisu with one transfer

2-1. Tōkyū Tōyoko Line → Transfer at Naka-Meguro → Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

This classic route uses one transfer at Naka-Meguro from any station on the Tōyoko Line to the Hibiya Line. Because all trains terminate at Naka-Meguro, connection waits are short and the total travel time stays within 20 minutes.

Station	Line used	Time to Ebisu	Notes
Daikan-yama	Tōyoko Line	Approx. 7–9 min	Many stylish shops; 10 min walk to Ebisu
Yūtenji	Tōyoko Line	Approx. 6–8 min	Retro shopping street, cheaper than Naka-Meguro
Gakugei-daigaku	Tōyoko Line	Approx. 9–11 min	Express stop; 700 m shopping street
Tōritsudaigaku	Tōyoko Line	Approx. 12–13 min	Quiet residential area of Yakumo and Himonya
Jiyū-ga-oka	Tōyoko Line	Approx. 14–15 min	Town of sweets and雑貨; transfer to Ōimachi Line
Denen-chōfu	Tōyoko Line	Approx. 15–17 min	Famous radial street plan, upscale residential area
Tamagawa	Tōyoko Line	Approx. 17–19 min	Near riverside, close to nature

Yūtenji share-house example

✔ Women only
✔ 3 min walk from station
✔ Rent from ¥49,000

Share House DATA

Property name	：	Die Sonne Naka-Meguro
Conditions	：	Women only
Rent	：	¥49,000 – ¥62,000
Utilities	：	¥17,000
Rooms	：	13 rooms
Access	：	Tōyoko Line “Yūtenji” Sta. 3 min on foot

Yūtenji review Cherry-blossom-lined Meguro River and the greenway are within walking distance, and a stroll with coffee on a day off feels blissful. The shopping street is lined with old-fashioned greengrocers and bakeries, and familiar faces make shopping fun. One stop to Naka-Meguro, so a movie or dinner after work is easy. Because expresses do not stop, the platform is a bit crowded on rainy days, and taxis after the last train feel pricey. There is no large supermarket at the station, so bulk shopping requires a bicycle. Nights are quiet but backstreets have few lights, so women need to be cautious. Morning school bells and seasonal shrine festivals make the neighborhood lively with children’s voices. Small bathhouses and old cafés remain, providing a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.

2-2. Tōkyū Meguro Line → Transfer at Meguro → JR Yamanote Line

Although Yamanote Line stations themselves are excluded, several stations on the Meguro Line fall within 20 minutes when transferring once at Meguro.

Station	Line used	Time to Ebisu	Notes
Fudō-mae	Meguro Line	Approx. 9–11 min	Quiet residential area along the Meguro River
Musashi-Koyama	Meguro Line	Approx. 11–13 min	800 m Palm arcade shopping street
Nishi-Koyama	Meguro Line	Approx. 13–15 min	Redeveloped area with new supermarkets
Ōokayama	Meguro Line	Approx. 15–17 min	Tokyo Tech campus, student town vibe

Nishi-Koyama share-house example

✔ Three lines nearby (Ōimachi / Ikegami / Meguro)
✔ International exchange
✔ Everything available on Musashi-Koyama PALM shopping street

Share House DATA

Property name	：	Akagera W.G.
Conditions	：	Men & women OK
Rent	：	¥64,000 – ¥76,000
Utilities	：	¥14,000
Rooms	：	15 rooms
Access	：	Meguro Line “Nishi-Koyama” Sta. 12 min on foot

Nishi-Koyama review The arcade shopping street in front of the station is lined with greengrocers and delis, so shopping is easy even on rainy days. It is only two stops to Meguro, and one transfer puts Ebisu and Shibuya within about a dozen minutes, making commuting smooth. Small parks are scattered around and cherry blossoms in spring and ginkgo in autumn are lovely. Only local trains stop on the Meguro Line, so the platform is a bit crowded in the morning. Redevelopment has boosted the number of apartments and rents have gradually risen. Streets are narrow, so passing cars and bicycles can feel close. Two small supermarkets at the station close early, so be careful if work runs late. Old-style bathhouses and tofu shops remain, offering heart-warming neighborhood charm.

Summary

If you want a direct commute to Ebisu within 20 minutes, Itabashi and Jūjō (Saikyō Line) and Musashi-Kōsugi (Shōnan-Shinjuku Line) offer outstanding cost performance. If you can accept one transfer, fashionable areas along the Tōyoko Line such as Jiyū-ga-oka, Gakugei-daigaku, and Yūtenji plus calm residential zones on the Meguro Line like Musashi-Koyama and Fudō-mae become viable options.
If you hope to keep rents low while maintaining excellent access to the city center, use this list to compare share houses and rental properties.

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