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

Omotesandō Station is the transportation hub of the Minami-Aoyama / Jingū-mae area, where Tokyo Metro’s Ginza, Chiyoda, and Hanzōmon lines intersect. Located directly beneath the Omotesandō intersection that links Harajuku and Shibuya, the surroundings are lined with high-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and GYRE. While the station serves more than 240 000 passengers per day on average (FY 2024, Tokyo Metro), studio rents typically exceed ¥160.000.

Accordingly, this article offers a comprehensive list of stations that reach Omotesandō in 20 minutes or less during off-peak daytime, with zero or one transfer, while avoiding the entire interior of the Yamanote Line.
(1) No transfers
(2) One transfer
For each station we provide travel time, neighborhood outline, share-house example, and resident reviews.



Direct services: Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line (through service via Tōkyū Den-en-Toshi Line) / Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

One-transfer routes: Tōkyū Tōyoko Line → Shibuya (transfer to Ginza Line) / Odakyū Odawara Line → Yoyogi-Uehara (transfer to Chiyoda Line) / Keiō Inokashira Line → Shibuya (transfer to Ginza Line)
* The Ginza Line alone has no stations that reach the Yamanote Line’s outer area within 20 minutes, so the “direct” section is omitted.




1. To Omotesandō in 20 minutes or less with no transfers


1-1. Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line (through section with the Tōkyū Den-en-Toshi Line)


West of Shibuya the line runs seamlessly onto the Den-en-Toshi Line; east of Shibuya it extends through Ōtemachi to Sumida Ward. Seven stations outside the Yamanote Line fall within a 20-minute ride.

StationTo OmotesandōNotes
Ikejiri-Ōhashi~7 minQuiet residential area along the Meguro River
Sangen-jaya~9 minYoung people’s town packed with cafés and eateries
Komazawa-daigaku~11 minAcademic district centered on Komazawa Park
Yoga~15 minHigh-end Setagaya neighborhood near the expressway IC
Futakotamagawa~18 minLarge riverside malls “RISE” and “Tamagawa Takashimaya”
Suitengū-mae~18 minDowntown atmosphere meets business district near Ningyōchō
Kiyosumi-shirakawa~19 minA rapidly developing hub for cafés and art


Share-house example along the Den-en-Toshi Line (Yoga)

✔ International, home-like atmosphere
✔ Less than five minutes’ walk from the station
✔ Gentle, natural interior design


Share House DATA

PropertyRICO. Yoga
ConditionsAll genders / foreigners OK
Rent¥67 000 – ¥84 000
Utilities¥10 000
Rooms6 rooms
AccessDen-en-Toshi Line “Yoga” Sta. 5 min walk



Yoga review On weekends I cycle five minutes to Kinuta Park; during cherry-blossom or plum season a simple walk is enough to lift my spirits. Three supermarkets and a late-night drugstore cluster around the station, yet one block back the alleys are calm, with cats basking in the sun. The Den-en-Toshi Line’s through service has me in Shibuya in under 15 minutes, and the nearby Yoga IC makes driving easy. Downsides are limited early-morning down-line trains and slightly higher Setagaya rents. The hilly terrain challenges cyclists, but the resulting views highlight the seasons. North-side arcades host independent bakeries and cafés, each new discovery a delight. Festivals and bon-odori are lively, naturally fostering warm neighborly ties.



1-2. Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line (western section)


Only two stations outside the Yamanote Line reach Omotesandō within 20 minutes: Yoyogi-kōen and Yoyogi-Uehara.

StationTo OmotesandōNotes
Yoyogi-kōen~3 minNext to the lush Yoyogi Park, Shibuya’s Jingūmae side
Yoyogi-Uehara~6 minTransfer point to Odakyū Line; cafés and bakeries abound


Share-house example on the Chiyoda Line (Yoyogi-kōen)

✔ Lush setting near Yoyogi Park
✔ International exchange share house
✔ Oriental, stylish interior


Share House DATA

Propertycoconoco Yoyogi-kōen
ConditionsAll genders / foreigners OK
Rent¥68 000 – ¥85 000
Utilities¥14 000
Rooms8 rooms
AccessChiyoda Line “Yoyogi-kōen” Sta. 7 min walk



Yoyogi-kōen review Mornings start with a jog around the park loop, then a drip coffee to-go from Little Nap Coffee Stand. Nearby are bakery “365 Days,” “Teco na Bagel Works,” and organic store “Bio c’Bon,” so food shopping is easy. Chiyoda Line brings Omotesandō in three minutes, and Shinjuku is ten minutes by bike. Downsides: crowds during cherry-blossom events, few large supermarkets (OK Hatsudai is the nearest), and high rents. Even so, enjoying seasonal changes amid calm streets keeps me attached to this area.


1-3. Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

The Ginza Line runs between Shibuya and Asakusa, but reaching the Yamanote Line’s outer area takes more than 20 minutes, so no applicable stations.



2. To Omotesandō in 20 minutes or less with one transfer


2-1. Tōkyū Tōyoko Line → Shibuya (transfer to Ginza Line)


StationTo OmotesandōNotes
Naka-Meguro~7 minShibuya 3 min + transfer 2 min + Ginza Line 2 min
Daikan-yama~9 minShibuya 2 min + transfer + Ginza Line 2 min
Yūtenji~15 minShibuya 5 min + transfer + Ginza Line 2 min
Gakugei-daigaku~17 minShibuya 7 min + transfer + Ginza Line 2 min
Tōritsudaigaku~19 minShibuya 9 min + transfer + Ginza Line 2 min

Share-house example along the Tōyoko Line (Yūtenji)

✔ Women-only; semi-fire-resistant structure
✔ Spacious nine-tatami private rooms
✔ Three-minute walk from Yūtenji Station


Share House DATA

PropertyAmitié Naka-Meguro
ConditionsWomen-only
Rent¥69 000 – ¥86 000
Utilities¥17 000
Rooms4 rooms
AccessTōyoko Line “Yūtenji” Sta. 5 min walk



Yūtenji review My daily routine starts with a croissant from “Bread, Espresso & Yūtenji,” then a peaceful loop around Yūtenji Temple’s green grounds. Although Shibuya is eight minutes and Naka-Meguro two minutes away by Tōyoko Line, the local arcade retains a nostalgic Shōwa warmth; I pick up dinner at greengrocer Ishibashi Seika and deli Nakatsu Kara-age. Evenings mean fresh pasta at Trattoria Buca Massimo or a quiet drink at back-alley bar NEIGHBOR. Drawbacks: only local trains stop, and one in three morning services is packed; small supermarkets sell out specials quickly. Still, the calm, friendly vibe and the ability to stroll or cycle to Naka-Meguro or Gakugei-daigaku enrich everyday life.



2-2. Odakyū Odawara Line → Yoyogi-Uehara (transfer to Chiyoda Line)


StationTo OmotesandōNotes
Setagaya-daita~10 minYoyogi-Uehara 3 min + transfer + Chiyoda Line 6 min
Shimokitazawa~14 minYoyogi-Uehara 5 min + transfer + Chiyoda Line 6 min
Umegaoka~16 minYoyogi-Uehara 7 min + transfer + Chiyoda Line 6 min

Share-house example along the Odakyū Line (Shimokitazawa)

✔ Women-only, high-grade share house by Misawa Home
✔ Each private room has vanity and storage
✔ Five minutes on foot from Shimokitazawa Station


Share House DATA

PropertyBelle Philia Shimokitazawa
ConditionsAll genders / foreigners OK
Rent¥76 000 – ¥78 000
Utilities¥18 000
Rooms12 rooms
AccessOdakyū Line / Inokashira Line “Shimokitazawa” Sta. 5 min walk



Shimokitazawa review Mornings begin with a hand-drip at CITY COUNTRY CITY while flipping through records; commuting takes seven minutes to Shibuya by Inokashira Line or nine minutes to Shinjuku by Odakyū. Evenings feature live gigs at CLUB Que or 440, then a stop at BONUS TRACK’s “Fermentation Department” for rare miso. Vintage shop NEW YORK JOE, bookstore Village Vanguard, and supermarkets Ōzeki and Peacock cover daily needs. Downsides: weekend tourist crowds clog the arcades and bike parking is scarce; narrow alleys require caution when driving, and rents have edged upward post-redevelopment. Still, music, theater, and café culture converge within walking distance—this unique freedom to “live and play” at the same temperature is Shimokitazawa’s unmatched charm.



2-3. Keiō Inokashira Line → Shibuya (transfer to Ginza Line)


StationTo OmotesandōNotes
Ikenoue~14 minShibuya 6 min + transfer 2 min + Ginza Line 2 min
Shimokitazawa~15 minShibuya 7 min + transfer + Ginza Line 2 min
Shindaita~18 minShibuya 9 min + transfer + Ginza Line 2 min

Share-house example on the Inokashira Line (Ikenoue)

✔ International exchange share house
✔ Shimokitazawa also within walking distance
✔ Warm interior with natural wood


Share House DATA

PropertyKitazawa One
ConditionsAll genders / foreigners OK
Rent¥71 000 – ¥74 000
Utilities¥14 000
Rooms9 rooms
AccessInokashira Line “Ikenoue” Sta. 4 min walk



Ikenoue review Mornings begin with the aroma of beans ground at Bookends Coffee behind the station; evenings mean seasonal vegetables from greengrocer Fukuda Seika. One minute away, diner Mantarō serves sizzling grilled-fish set meals, while weekends find me strolling downhill to Shimokitazawa. The Inokashira Line takes six minutes to Shibuya and under twenty to Kichijōji—great mobility. Katane Bakery’s baguettes at 8 a.m. are another favorite. Downsides: only local trains, meaning two-train waits at rush hour; no 24-hour supermarket, so for variety I head to Yoyogi-Uehara or Shimokitazawa. Steep slopes make rainy-day cycling tough. Yet tiny galleries and bakery Rojiura Bake dot the lanes, blending calm with culture—the unhurried spaces here are the neighborhood’s greatest charm.



Summary

For direct 20-minute access, only the Hanzōmon Line (Den-en-Toshi through section) and Chiyoda Line’s Yoyogi-kōen / Yoyogi-Uehara qualify. If you seek balanced rent and convenience, target Sangen-jaya, Yoga, Suitengū-mae, or Kiyosumi-shirakawa.
Allowing one transfer brings in the Tōyoko Line (Naka-Meguro–Tōritsudaigaku), Odakyū Line (Setagaya-daita–Umegaoka), and Inokashira Line (Ikenoue–Shindaita), giving 7–19-minute commutes.
Choose Futakotamagawa or Naka-Meguro for shopping and dining, Shimokitazawa for culture, and Yoyogi-kōen or Ikenoue for quiet residential living.