🌸 Basic Information
Line Name: Tokyu Tōyoko Line
Operator: Tokyu Corporation
Line Length: Approx. 24.2 km
Number of Stations: 21
Terminals: Shibuya ↔ Yokohama
Opened: 1926 (fully opened in 1932)
Connecting Lines: Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line / Tobu Tojo Line / Seibu Ikebukuro Line / Minatomirai Line, etc.
📜 History & Background
1926: Opened between Shibuya and Maruko-Tamagawa, later extended to Yokohama.
Pre-war to Post-war: Developed as a key commuter line linking Tokyo and Yokohama.
2004: Hibiya Line through service discontinued → preparation for Fukutoshin Line connection.
2013: Fukutoshin Line direct operation began / Shibuya Station moved underground / seamless access to Seibu & Tobu lines.
Yokohama side: Directly connected to the Minatomirai Line (opened in 2004), improving tourism and business access.
🚆 Line Features
・Directly connects Shibuya and Yokohama — linking Tokyo’s urban core, subcenters, and the port city.
・Through service with multiple lines (Fukutoshin, Tojo, Seibu, Minatomirai) expands access beyond Tokyo.
・Each station offers a distinct lifestyle character — from trendy to traditional, urban to family-friendly.
🌟 Advantages (Merits)
✅ 1. Excellent Direct Access between Shibuya and Yokohama
Travel seamlessly across major hubs like Shinjuku-sanchome, Ikebukuro, and Yokohama without transfers.
✅ 2. Lined with Tokyo’s Most Popular Neighborhoods
Nakameguro / Daikanyama / Jiyugaoka / Musashi-Kosugi / Yokohama — all stylish, convenient, and highly livable.
✅ 3. Strong for Long-Distance Commuting
Direct connections to Tobu Tojo Line, Seibu Ikebukuro Line, and Minatomirai Line, enabling smooth travel from suburbs to the city.
✅ 4. Each Station Offers Its Own Lifestyle
Daikanyama = Sophisticated / Gakugei-Daigaku = Local gourmet / Jiyugaoka = Café & family-friendly / Musashi-Kosugi = Modern tower city / Hiyoshi = Student hub.
⚠️ Disadvantages (Challenges)
❌ 1. Heavy Congestion During Rush Hours
Especially between Musashi-Kosugi and Shibuya (toward Tokyo) — one of the most crowded commuter routes in Japan.
❌ 2. High Rent and Living Costs
Due to the popularity of its neighborhoods, rental prices are among the highest in the 23 wards.
❌ 3. Longer Transfers at Shibuya Station
Since the station moved underground, transfers to the Yamanote and Ginza lines may take extra time.
🧺 Livability & Comfort
Category：Rating / Comment
Transportation：★★★★★ / Direct access to Shibuya, Shinjuku-3chome, Ikebukuro, and Yokohama / Strong through-service network
Shopping：★★★★★ / Major shopping hubs like Jiyugaoka, Musashi-Kosugi, and Yokohama offer everything from daily goods to luxury brands
Education：★★★★☆ / Many educational districts / Abundant public and private school options
Nature・Parks：★★★☆☆ / Limited greenery, but riverside and local parks around Tamagawa and Daikanyama provide balance
Safety：★★★★☆ / Generally safe residential zones / Popular among single women and families alike
🏠 Real Estate Information
💴 Average Rent (as of 2025)
Station：1R・1K / Family (2LDK〜) / Comment
Nakameguro：¥110,000〜¥140,000 / ¥220,000〜¥300,000 / Trendy & gourmet area / High rent range
Jiyugaoka：¥100,000〜¥120,000 / ¥200,000〜¥280,000 / Café town / Family favorite
Musashi-Kosugi：¥90,000〜¥110,000 / ¥180,000〜¥250,000 / Tower apartment zone / Ideal for dual-income households
Tsunashima・Hiyoshi：¥70,000〜¥90,000 / ¥140,000〜¥200,000 / Affordable / Popular among students & young professionals
Yokohama・Tammachi：¥80,000〜¥100,000 / ¥150,000〜¥230,000 / Just one stop to Yokohama City Center / Excellent convenience
🏘 Housing Trends
・Shibuya〜Jiyugaoka：Popular with singles & DINKs / Many upscale neighborhoods.
・Den-en-Chofu・Tamagawa：Elegant residential area with good safety and greenery.
・Hiyoshi・Tsunashima・Myorenji (Yokohama side)：Calm, family-oriented, and affordable for students & young couples.
・Musashi-Kosugi：Rapidly redeveloped / Tower condos rising / Urban lifestyle hub for working families.
🎯 Who the Tokyu Tōyoko Line Is For
✅ Those who want to live in stylish, convenient urban areas
✅ Commuters to Shibuya, Yokohama, or central Tokyo
✅ Families seeking strong education and safety while enjoying city life
✅ People who value wide direct access through interlined routes
📌 Summary
The Tokyu Tōyoko Line is the ideal urban lifestyle railway connecting Tokyo’s heart with Yokohama’s waterfront.
It offers a rare balance of culture, education, commerce, and residential quality, appealing to singles, families, and professionals alike.
While congestion and high rents can be challenging, the prestige, comfort, and connectivity make it one of the most desirable lines in the Greater Tokyo area.