A Nostalgic Detached House with Garden in the Heart of Shibuya
This property offers a rare opportunity to experience a slice of nostalgic Japanese living in the heart of Tokyo's bustling Shibuya ward. The detached house features a traditional engawa (veranda) overlooking a garden, creating a scene reminiscent of a classic family anime. The house is tucked away in a quiet residential alley, providing a peaceful, grounded living atmosphere amidst the city.
The layout is surprisingly spacious with five rooms in total. The first floor includes a 10-tatami mat Western-style room, perfect for a living room or piano space, and an adjoining dining area next to a compact yet functional kitchen with a separate service entrance for convenient trash disposal. The adjacent Japanese-style room with tatami mats, shoji screens, and a tansu chest evokes a warm, familiar feeling. The retro green tiles in the bathroom and the pale green tiles in the washroom add to the gentle, healing ambiance of the space.
Upstairs, accessed via a charming retro staircase, are two additional Japanese-style rooms and ample storage. A balcony offers a view of the garden below. The house is well-suited for a family or could serve as a unique share house, with three independent rooms and a sink on the second floor. The closest stations are Keio Line's Hatagaya Station (a 12-minute walk), Toei Oedo Line's Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome Station (14-minute walk), and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line's Nakanoshimbashi Station (15-minute walk), providing good access for work and shopping.
The area of Shibuya is famously dynamic, home to the iconic Scramble Crossing and youth fashion culture. An interesting local fact is that within its borders lies the serene Meiji Jingu, one of Tokyo's most important Shinto shrines, set in a vast forested park—a stark and peaceful contrast to the surrounding urban energy.
