LIVING IN FUNABORI
One train to Shinjuku. Groceries on the way home.
One train to Shinjuku in about 30 minutes. Shops on the way home, riverside walks, films and public baths. See what daily life in Funabori, Tokyo could look like, and find a home to match.
What your day could look like
Open the day that fits your plans: a workday, a day with children, or a day off.
A workday · Your commute and the way homeTake one train to work in Shinjuku and shop on the way home.
Morning · One train to Shinjuku
Shinjuku is about 30 minutes from Funabori. Ichigaya and Shinjuku-sanchome are on the same line.
On the way home · Choose where to shop
Two supermarkets west of the station and five to the east and southeast give you choices for ingredients or a ready-made dinner.
Evening · A workout or a public bath
Work out near the station or visit Tsuru no Yu or Akebono Yu for a larger bath. Choose something you enjoy before heading home.
A day with children · Nursery, shops and homePlan the nursery, station and groceries around your home.
Morning · Nursery drop-off, then the station
Nurseries, including Funabori and Solasto Funabori, are spread around the neighbourhood. Compare the routes between your home, nursery and station.
Afternoon · Pick-up and something for dinner
Shop on the route home from nursery. A convenience store is another option when you only need a few things.
A day off · Animals and a garden at Gyosen Park
Gyosen Park in Kita-Kasai, south of Funabori, has a zoo and Heisei Garden for a family outing.
A day off · Riverside walks, films and golfThere are things to do close to home on a day off.
Morning · A walk beside the Shinkawa
Follow the riverside paths, with cherry blossoms in spring. You can stop at Shinkawa Sakura Hall along the way.
Lunch · Ramen and a book you wanted to read
Try a bowl at Ooshima or Azure. Browse books at Tower Hall beside the station, or stay for a film.
Afternoon · Golf practice, five minutes from the station
Funabori Golf has 71 bays and a 220-yard range. Nearby gyms and pools give you other ways to spend an active afternoon.
These are examples to help you plan around your home and workplace.
Choose a route to your workplace
Times are station-to-station estimates. Add the walks from home and to your workplace.
Direct to Shinjuku; connections to Ginza and Shibuya
Express trains stop at Funabori on the Toei Shinjuku Line. Shinjuku is about 30 minutes away without changing lines. Allow about 30–35 minutes to Ginza and about 40 minutes to Shibuya with a transfer. Express services run at particular times, so check the timetable for your commute. These are station-to-station estimates. Add the walk from home, transfers and the walk to your workplace when deciding when to leave. Check a journey planner for the time of day you will travel.
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Case 1 · An office in Shinjuku or Ichigaya
- Funabori StationToei Shinjuku Line, local Towards Shinjuku; about 30 min
- IchigayaNo change; get off at your stop
- Shinjuku
Add your walk to the station, transfers and the walk to work.
Route: Funabori → Ichigaya or Shinjuku on the Toei Shinjuku Line. No line change is needed; Shinjuku is about 30 minutes away. Choose a train that stops at your destination. For a home eight minutes from the station, add that walk and the time to reach the platform before leaving. In the evening, return on the same line and stop for groceries before going home. If your office is near Shinjuku-sanchome, compare that station too.
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Case 2 · Working in Otemachi
- Funabori StationToei Shinjuku Line towards Shinjuku
- JimbochoChangeChange to the Hanzomon Line Towards Oshiage; next stop
- Otemachi
Add your walk to the station, transfers and the walk to work.
Route example: Funabori → Jimbocho on the Toei Shinjuku Line, then the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line towards Oshiage to Otemachi. Otemachi is the next Hanzomon Line stop after Jimbocho. Morning: include the walk between platforms in your plan, as well as the exit nearest your office. At a large station, the final exit can matter as much as the transfer. Evening: check the return route, then plan whether you want to shop on the way home. This pattern suits someone comparing a quieter home area with a central office commute.
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Case 3 · Working around Akihabara
- Funabori StationToei Shinjuku Line, local Towards Shinjuku
- IwamotochoWalk from the exit to work
- Akihabara area
Iwamotocho and JR Akihabara are separate stations. Check the exit and walk to your workplace.
Route example: Funabori → Iwamotocho on a Toei Shinjuku Line service that stops there, then walk to your workplace around Akihabara. Iwamotocho and JR Akihabara are separate stations, so include the street walk rather than treating this as the same platform. Morning: compare the Iwamotocho exit with the actual office address. You may reach your workplace on foot without taking another train. Evening: walk back to Iwamotocho and return towards Funabori. Check the route in rain, too, and confirm current train times before deciding on your daily schedule.
The station and the places you will use
Which side of the station you live on shapes your route to the shops and home. Think about the paths you will use each day.
See the neighbourhood on a map ↗What would you like your life in Funabori to look like?
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Cherry trees beside the Shinkawa
The Shinkawa runs south of Funabori Station. Its promenade stretches for about 3 km, with cherry trees along the water. In spring, you can see the blossoms reflected in the river. The fire-watch tower at the west water-gate square makes an easy meeting point. Take a walk after picking up groceries, or spend part of a weekend following the river to Shinkawa Sakura Hall. These photographs show spring; the paths are there throughout the year. At a viewing, check how far your prospective home is from the river.
More about the places that interest you
Open a topic for store locations, nurseries, airport routes and other details.
Japanese, groceries & local help
Schools, grocery shops, meals and places of worship. The journeys you make regularly matter when choosing a home. Find places in Funabori and nearby areas by what you need.
Help with everyday life, one minute from the station
If you need help understanding a letter from a school or city office, or have questions about everyday procedures, start with the Edogawa City Intercultural Center. It is on the third floor of Tower Hall Funabori, at 4-1-1 Funabori, a one-minute walk from the station. The center offers multilingual life advice, Japanese classes and community events. Advice is available Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00–16:30, except public holidays and the New Year holiday. Check the city links below for available languages and how to use the service.
Japanese study close to your daily routine
Ohara Japanese Language School at 1-4-14 Funabori offers courses for further study, as well as short courses. If you already know where you will study, include the route from home to school when choosing a property. For everyday conversation practice, Nihongo Fureai Hiroba is a local class held at Funabori Community Hall, 1-3-1 Funabori. School admission, tuition and local-class participation are separate: check each organisation’s information for requirements, fees and availability.
Shops for the ingredients you cook with
Around Funabori: STAR BAZAAR Funabori is at 5-18-2 Matsue, on the ground floor. It sells Indian groceries such as rice, pulses and atta flour. You can shop there alongside local supermarkets when cooking familiar meals at home. Nearby Nishikasai: Ambika Veg & Vegan Shop has branches on the second floor of Patria Kasai, 1-3-6 Seishincho, and Sunny Mall Nishikasai, 4-2-28 Nishikasai. These are options for Indian spices, seasonings and vegetarian ingredients. They are outside the Funabori station area; use the directions below to check the journey. Ask the shop about stock, halal certification and allergens for individual products.
Indian food near the station
Asian’s Spice Labo is on the second floor of the Toki Building, 3-5-7 Funabori. The restaurant offers food based on South Indian cooking and takeaway meals—one option for familiar food after school or work. If you have dietary requirements, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering. Its listing below provides current opening hours and menus.
Places of worship and community, with routes to check
In Funabori: ISKCON New Gaya, at 2-23-4 Funabori, is a Krishna temple. Its website gives a two-minute walk from the station’s south exit and information on worship and community events. Nearby Kasai: Kasai Catholic Church, at 1-10-15 Nakakasai, lists an English Mass on Sundays at 16:00. Its access information gives Toei bus Kasai 24 from Funabori Station to Kasai Yubinkyoku, followed by a three-minute walk. Check each institution for current times and participation details. The places you use depend on your faith and language. If you have a regular place of worship, include the journey from home when choosing where to live.
Shopping
Seven supermarkets to choose from
Two stores are west of the station, with five more to the east and southeast. Compare groceries, prepared meals and prices, whether you are picking up dinner or shopping for the week. Life is a ten-minute walk according to its store guide; the seven stores are spread around the neighbourhood. Aoba opened in December 2025 and Belx in January 2026, adding more choice. Seven-Eleven, FamilyMart and Lawson convenience stores also serve the area for smaller purchases and errands. Try the route from the station to the shops and your prospective home.
West of the station · Two stores
Food Style Funabori (AEON Group) 1-1-51 Funabori. About three minutes on foot. Shokuhinkan Aoba Funabori Inside Konan, 1-2-29 Funabori. About five minutes on foot.
East and southeast · Five stores
Yamaichi Funabori — 4-7-2 Funabori MaxValu Express Funabori Ekimae — 4-7-14 Funabori Inageya Edogawa Funabori — 3-16-7 Funabori Belx Funabori — 5-4-14 Funabori; about eight minutes on foot Life Funabori — 7-20-22 Funabori; about ten minutes on foot Walking times are from Funabori Station, as given by the stores. Follow the store links for current hours and services.
Childcare
Nurseries around the neighbourhood
- Home
- NurseryDrop off
- Funabori Station
- Funabori Station
- NurseryPick up
- Groceries
- Home
An example day. Check the actual route, eligible ages and vacancies for your chosen nursery.
Nearby childcare options include Funabori, Funabori Daini and Funabori Daisan nurseries, Minori no Wakaba’s Funabori branch, and Solasto Funabori. Consider the nursery and station routes alongside the home itself. Try home → nursery → station in the morning, and station → pickup → groceries → home in the evening. Check the route with a pushchair or bicycle, and ask Edogawa City and the nursery about ages, extended care and vacancies. A nearby nursery does not guarantee a place; check childcare arrangements while looking for a home.
Food, baths & exercise
Chinese restaurants and different styles of ramen
As well as casual Chinese restaurants, Funabori has ramen shops worth adding to a weekend walk. Ooshima serves Sapporo-style miso ramen and is featured by Tokyo Ramen of the Year. Ramen Park Azure, close to the station, serves ginger soy-sauce ramen. Torinoichi specialises in chicken-based ramen, including chicken paitan. They give you different options for a meal out. Check the shop’s current notices before visiting, as closing days and sold-out times vary.
Public baths near home
Funabori has Tsuru no Yu at 2-11-16, Akebono Yu at 3-12-11 and Otome Yu at 7-3-13. After work or a walk, you can spend time in a larger bath outside your home. Check the bath association’s guides for each facility’s baths, sauna facilities, opening days and fees. If it is your first visit, check what to bring and the bathing rules.
Gyms, with two sauna options
Three nearby examples are Konami Sports Club Funabori, a one-minute walk; FIT365 Funabori, three minutes from the north exit; and Spa & Sports Your Funabori, a five-minute walk. Choose between a machine gym and a club with a pool and studio classes. Konami and Your have saunas. You can exercise after work, or use a pool or class on a day off. Check the opening times for individual facilities and the membership plan you need.
A 220-yard driving range, five minutes away
- Funabori Station5 min on foot; about 300 m
- Funabori Golf220 yards; 71 bays
Funabori Golf is about 300 m, or five minutes on foot, from the station. It has 71 bays and a 220-yard driving range, so you can practise after work or on a weekend without a long drive. Rental clubs and lessons are available, and the site has a 26-space car park and 38 partner parking spaces. Check the official website for rates and current availability.
Books, films & local rooms
Books, films and events beside the station
Tower Hall Funabori has Kumazawa Bookstore on the ground floor and the Cinepal 1 and 2 cinema in the basement. Browse for a book, watch a film on a day off or meet someone at a café in the building. Alongside its 103 m observation tower, the hall has meeting rooms, exhibition space and performance halls. You can attend an event or book space for a study group or local gathering. The facility website gives room details and booking information.
A library and rooms for local activities
For Kasai Library, take Toei bus Kin25 from Funabori Station to Sankaku. The bus ride is about six minutes and the library is beside the stop. Around 15 minutes is a planning example if a bus connects; waiting and traffic can add time. Walking from the station takes about 20 minutes. Shinkawa Sakura Hall and Kita-Kasai Community Hall also have rooms for gatherings. Along with Tower Hall’s meeting rooms, they offer places for study groups, hobbies and local events. Check each facility’s equipment, booking conditions and availability.
Airports
Haneda · About 35–65 minutes by bus from Ichinoe
- Funabori StationToei Shinjuku Line, local To Motoyawata 1 stop, about 2 min
- Ichinoe Bus stop 10ChangeDirect bus; about 35–65 min
- Haneda AirportTerminals 2 → 1 → 3
Bus times start at Ichinoe. Add the train from Funabori, the walk to the bus stop and waiting. Express trains do not stop at Ichinoe.
Take a local Toei Shinjuku Line train one stop from Funabori to Ichinoe, about two minutes. Haneda buses leave from stop 10. Once on the bus, there is no further transfer, which is useful when travelling with luggage. The February 2026 timetable gives about 35–45 minutes to Terminal 2, 40–50 to Terminal 1 and 50–65 to Terminal 3. The adult fare is ¥1,200. Example: leave Ichinoe at 07:30 and reach Haneda Terminal 2 at 08:15. Add the train journey, the walk to the bus stop and the bus wait to calculate your trip from Funabori. Allow time from home to the station and for airport check-in.
Narita · About 60–80 minutes by bus from Ichinoe
- Funabori StationToei Shinjuku Line, local To Motoyawata 1 stop, about 2 min
- Ichinoe Bus stop 10ChangeDirect bus; about 60–80 min
- Narita AirportTerminals 3 → 2 → 1
Bus times start at Ichinoe. Add the train from Funabori, the walk to the bus stop and waiting. Express trains do not stop at Ichinoe.
There is also a direct airport bus from Ichinoe to Narita. Take a local Shinjuku Line train from Funabori to Ichinoe. Narita buses also leave from stop 10 at Ichinoe. The February 2026 timetable gives about 60–80 minutes to the airport terminals. The adult fare is ¥1,800. Example: leave Ichinoe at 09:55; arrive at Terminal 3 at 11:07, Terminal 2 at 11:10 and Terminal 1 at 11:15. Add the trip from Funabori and the bus wait. Check service times and boarding arrangements, then work backwards from your flight terminal and check-in deadline.
Other options · T-CAT and an airport taxi
- Funabori StationToei Shinjuku Line, local Towards Shinjuku
- SumiyoshiChangeChange to the Hanzomon Line Towards Shibuya
- Suitengumae T-CATFollow signs to T-CAT Buses to Haneda & Narita
Check the airport bus departure time and allow time to transfer.
Tokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) at Suitengumae is another option. Take a local train from Funabori to Sumiyoshi, then change to the Hanzomon Line towards Shibuya for Suitengumae. T-CAT connects to the station and has buses to both airports. Compare its departures if Ichinoe’s bus times do not suit your flight. For a journey from your door, you can reserve a fixed-fare airport taxi. The Tokyo Individual Taxi Association’s April 2026 table lists Edogawa to Haneda at ¥9,000 normally or ¥10,500 late at night and early in the morning. Road tolls and other applicable charges are extra. Confirm travel time from your address when booking.
Cherry trees & parks
A green weekend at Gyosen Park
Gyosen Park in Kita-Kasai has the Heisei Japanese garden and the Edogawa Natural Zoo. It is south of Funabori, rather than directly outside the station. Include it as a weekend outing and check the walking or bus route from your home. A family might spend the morning looking at the animals and take a quieter walk around the garden afterwards. Someone working from home might prefer time among the trees on a day off. Opening days and access differ between facilities, so check the official information before setting out.
One stop to a wider riverside walk
- Funabori StationToei Shinjuku Line, local 1 stop towards Shinjuku
- Higashi-ojimaAbout 3 min on foot to the park
- Ojima-Komatsugawa Park
Choose a walk in the park or along the Old Nakagawa. This diagram shows travel order.
For another weekend route, take the Shinjuku Line one stop towards Shinjuku to Higashi-ojima. The Kyu-Nakagawa riverside and Ojima-Komatsugawa Park are in that area. The cherry-lined river photograph shows this neighbouring area, not a view immediately outside Funabori Station. This is an option when you want a longer outdoor outing. Choose a route and return time that suit your household, and check the station exit and current park information before you go.
Compare homes
Compare rooms you can actually use
A 1LDK generally has one room separate from its living, dining and kitchen area; a 2LDK has two. Compare the bedroom count and floor area together, rather than the label alone. As a planning example, a 40 m² one-bedroom home is about 431 sq ft, while a 60 m² two-bedroom home is about 646 sq ft. These are comparison examples, not available listings. For a couple working from home, check whether a desk can fit without blocking the bed or doorway. For a family, check storage, bedroom dimensions and the route from the entrance to the kitchen. Published floor area is not all clear, usable floor space: inspect the floor plan and measurements at a viewing.
Find a home in Funabori →Try the neighbourhood before you decide
Bring three priorities: the bedroom count and room you need, the shops or outdoor places you want nearby, and your workplace station. View the floor plan, walk the route to the station and shop, and look at the streets at the time you would normally return. Send these priorities with your budget and move date on LINE. We can use them to discuss which listed homes you would like to look at.
Japanese, grocery and local-help information checked on 11 October 2026; other facilities and travel information on 6 October 2026. Journey times are estimates. Check the linked information for updates.