Atmosphere: A calm residential area with the nostalgic charm of a Showa-era shopping street
✅ Features & Appeal
Good access to central Tokyo: About 10–15 minutes to Ikebukuro (direct, no transfers)
Close to Nerima Station (2 stops): Easy transfer to the Oedo Line
Direct trains via Yurakucho Line & Fukutoshin Line: About 36 minutes to Yurakucho, 24 minutes to Shibuya
Road access: Convenient routes via Senkawa-dori, Kan-nana, Kan-hachi, and the Nerima IC (Kan-Etsu Expressway)
High living convenience (though slightly less than Nakano’s Nakamurabashi): Shopping streets, supermarkets, drugstores, and restaurants are abundant. The station complex Emio Fujimidai includes cafés, bookstores, and snack shops right outside the ticket gates.
Quiet residential townscape: Mainly low-rise apartments and detached houses, with greenery scattered throughout.
Low flood risk: Located on the Musashino Plateau with relatively solid ground.
Child-friendly: Growing number of childcare facilities, schools, and parks nearby.
🏡 Recommended for People Who:
Prefer a quiet and relaxed lifestyle
Singles, couples, and families alike
Value balance between shopping, education, and public facilities
Want both easy access to central Tokyo and a comfortable living environment
Want to keep housing costs lower than in nearby Nakamurabashi
🚗 Access & Transportation
About 15–20 minutes to Ikebukuro via the Seibu Ikebukuro Line
Direct access to Shinjuku and Shibuya via the Fukutoshin Line
Elevated station → no level crossings, smooth movement
No taxi stand, bus stop, or rotary at the station
🛒 Supermarkets
Name
Distance
Hours
Features
Kitchen Court Fujimidai
Directly connected to the station
9:00–23:00
Full selection, food, alcohol, daily goods
My Basket Fujimidai North
1 min walk
7:00–24:00
Compact, early-morning to late-night convenience
My Basket Fujimidai South
2 min walk
7:00–24:00
Handy station-side shop
Big-A Nerima Nukui
3 min walk (170–200m)
4:00–2:00
Very late hours, low prices, bulk shopping
Summit Store Minami-Tanaka
5–7 min walk (450–500m)
9:00–23:00
Large selection, open late
💊 Drugstores
Name
Distance
Hours
Features
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Fujimidai
1 min walk
9:00–22:00
Compact but convenient station-side store
Sugi Pharmacy Fujimidai
2 min walk (198m)
9:00–22:00
Large store with pharmacy
Welcia Kunitachi Fujimidai
A bit farther
9:00–20:00
Large-scale chain, wide product selection
💴 Rent & Property Prices
Rental (per month, approx.):
1R: ¥62,000–68,000
1K: ¥75,000–80,000
1DK: ¥90,000–117,000
1LDK: ¥100,000–140,000
2LDK: ¥160,000–200,000
3LDK: Around ¥220,000
Detached Houses (for sale):
2LDK: ~¥64.8M
3LDK: ~¥67.9M
4LDK: ¥72.3M–82.7M
Condominiums (for sale):
Used (10 years old, 3LDK): ~¥55M–75M
70㎡ new: ~¥80M–100M
👨👩👧👦 Family & Childcare Environment
Plenty of nurseries, kindergartens, and elementary schools nearby → easy commuting for children and parents
Several parks and green spaces for nature and playtime
Emio Fujimidai open until 23:00 → convenient for working parents
Both Nerima-ku and Nakano-ku offer strong child-rearing support programs
👨👩👧👦 Nerima-ku Childcare Support
Family Support Program: Registered volunteers provide childcare (¥800–900 per hour). Ages 58 days–elementary school
Short-term Daycare (Famisa-po Home): Hourly care at health consultation centers (¥800/hr)
Childcare Support Coupons: 8 coupons per child, usable for babysitting/temporary daycare until age 2
👨👩👧👦 Nakano-ku Childcare Support
Family Support Program: For ages 57 days–18 years (¥800/hr weekdays, ¥1,000/hr weekends)
Temporary Daycare: Public/private nurseries offer half-day/full-day care (~¥1,200/hr)
Babysitter Subsidy: Up to ¥2,500/hr (¥3,500 at night), capped at 144 hrs per year, for children under school age
🆚 Nerima-ku vs Nakano-ku (Childcare System Comparison)
System
Nerima-ku
Nakano-ku
Family Support
Ages 58 days–elementary, ¥800–900/hr
Ages 0–18, ¥800–1,000/hr (special support ¥1,200/hr)
Temporary Daycare
¥800/hr, ages 58 days–elementary
Free–¥1,200/day depending on taxes, up to school age
Childcare Coupons
Yes (8 coupons until age 2)
None (instead: babysitter subsidy)
Babysitter Subsidy
Not provided (Tokyo program only)
Independent system: ¥2,500/hr daytime, ¥3,500/hr night
👍 Pros
Quiet residential environment, little noise or crowding
Excellent access to central Tokyo (commute-friendly)
Station complex Emio Fujimidai makes daily shopping easy
Low flood risk with solid ground elevation
Strong balance of childcare facilities and support for families
👎 Cons
No taxi stand or rotary at the station
Only local trains stop (no express/rapid service)
Limited large-scale shopping compared to Nakamurabashi
Some areas farther from the station require walking for daily shopping
Housing near the station can be expensive if new/renovated
No nearby library (must use Nakamurabashi or Saginomiya)
🌿 Summary
Fujimidai is a very livable neighborhood, valued for its quietness, convenience, and greenery. It suits a wide range of residents, from singles to families, and is particularly well-balanced for child-rearing households. For those looking to save on rent compared to Nakamurabashi, while still enjoying good access to central Tokyo, it’s an excellent choice.
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