The Lions Ueno no Mori: A Renovated 1LDK Apartment in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward
This property is a 55.47 sqm (approx. 16.77 tsubo) 1LDK apartment located on the 9th floor of the 19-story (plus one basement) "The Lions Ueno no Mori" condominium in Nezu 2-chome, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The building, constructed in February 2008, is a reinforced concrete structure with a total of 212 units, offering a large community environment. The apartment faces north and features a 10.01 sqm balcony.
The unit has been comprehensively renovated, with work completed in January 2026 (Reiwa 8). The renovation included replacement of the system kitchen (with dishwasher/dryer), unit bath (with re-heating function and electric bathroom ventilation dryer), washbasin vanity, and toilet (with warm-water bidet seat). Furthermore, all flooring and wall coverings were replaced, the washing machine waterproof pan was exchanged, and a new air conditioning unit was installed in the living/dining/kitchen area.
Key features of the apartment include a face-to-face kitchen that allows for conversation while cooking, underfloor heating in the living/dining area, a walk-in closet for ample storage, a pantry convenient for storing condiments and emergency food, a toilet with a hand-wash counter, and a bathroom ventilation dryer useful for laundry on rainy days. Building amenities include an auto-lock system for security, a hotel-like interior corridor design, a parcel delivery box, a TV monitor intercom, and the convenience of 24-hour garbage disposal.
Access is excellent, with Nezu Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line just a 3-minute walk away. Ueno Station (JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Joban Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, and Hibiya Line) is a 13-minute walk, and Keisei Ueno Station is an 11-minute walk, providing access to seven train lines from three nearby stations. The immediate neighborhood offers daily conveniences, with a Maruetsu Petit supermarket approximately 120 meters away (a 2-minute walk). The property is currently vacant.
