Share house For Rent in Funabashi-shi

What is Funabashi-shi?

Funabashi-shi is an easy city to live in, with convenient transportation to the city center, as well as many parks and shopping malls.

Tokyo is the political and economic center of Japan and the seat of the emperor and the national government. As of 2021, the population of Tokyo is estimated to be about 14 million, and with a total area of about 2,194 square meters, it is known as one of the most densely populated metropolitan areas in the world. Tokyo's major stations are formed around the major terminal stations of the JR lines (Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, etc.) and the major subway stations (Otemachi, Kasumigaseki, Akasaka, Roppongi, etc.). Tokyo Otemachi Station is a business district called Marunouchi, Shinjuku Station is a large-scale commercial and entertainment district, Shibuya Station is a fashion and culture district, and Okutama Town, the Ogasawara Islands, and the Izu Islands are areas of rich nature.

Interesting facts about Funabashi-shi

• Funabashi's special product is pears.
• Because the surname of the mayor of Funabashi City is "Matsudo," he is called "the mayor of Matsudo despite being in Funabashi. (Because Matsudo City is also located in Chiba Prefecture.)
• The mascot "Funassyi" is not an official character of Funabashi City. Incidentally, the city's official local mascot is "Funaemon".
• Motorcycle racing in Japan originated at the Funabashi Auto Race Track, which was newly established in 1950 at the Funabashi Race Track in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture.
• Tomohisa Yamashita (actor/former Johnny's), Sayaka Ichii (TV personality/former Morning Musume, OFR48), Mai Kuraki (singer), and Yoshihiko Noda (politician/former Prime Minister) were born in Funabashi City.

What is the traffic situation in Funabashi-shi

Funabashi is attractive for its convenient access to both Tokyo and suburban areas.

There are 10 train lines available in Funabashi City. From Funabashi Station, you can take the JR Sobu Line rapid train to Tokyo Station in about 26 minutes, which is a great convenience for transportation to Tokyo.

• JR Sobu Line: Shimosa-Nakayama Station ⇔ Nishi Funabashi Station ⇔ Funabashi Station ⇔ Higashi Funabashi Station ⇔ Tsudanuma Station
• JR Sobu Line Rapid: Funabashi Station
• JR Musashino Line: Funabashi Houten Station ⇔ Nishi-Funabashi Station
• JR Keiyo Line: Nishi-Funabashi Station ⇔ Minami-Funabashi Station
• Tokyo Metro Tozai Line: Baraki-Nakayama Station ⇔ Nishi-Funabashi Station
• Toyo Rapid Railway Line: Nishi-Funabashi Station ⇔ Higashi-Kaijin Station ⇔ Iiyama Station ⇔ Kita-Narashino Station ⇔ Funabashi-Nichidaimae Station
• Keisei Main Line: Keisei Nakayama Station ⇔ Higashi-Nakayama Station ⇔ Keisei Nishifune Station ⇔ Kaijin Station ⇔ Keisei Funabashi Station ⇔ Daijingu-shita Station ⇔ Funabashikeibajō Station
• Shin Keisei Line: Niwamukaida Station ⇔ Misaki Station ⇔ Taki Fudo Station ⇔ Takanekōdan Station ⇔ Kita Narashino Station ⇔ Narashino Station ⇔ Yakuendai Station ⇔ Maebara Station
• Hokuso Line: Komuro Station
• Tobu Noda Line (Tobu Urban Park Line): Funabashi Station ⇔ Shin Funabashi Station ⇔ Tsukada Station ⇔ Magomezawa Station

What kind of people live in share houses in Funabashi?

Half work in Tokyo and half in Chiba.

There are a lot of people who work in the Akihabara station, Tokyo station (Marunouchi area), and Chiba station area, and it is within 30 minutes to Tokyo station by JR Sobu line rapid train.