Monthly cost
≈ $3,600 per month for one person, before rent variance.
Japan · Asia
Moving to Tokyo.
Transit, safety, technology, food, and dense city living. This guide covers the visa route, cost of living, and neighborhoods — then SettlyAI turns it into a plan personalized to your situation.
At a glance
Tokyo by the numbers.
Visa ease
64/100 — a relatively accessible route.
Safety
96/100 across the Asia region — verify locally per area.
Climate
Humid subtropical. Humid summers, mild winters, and rainy/typhoon seasons.
Visa route
Getting in, the official way.
Japan MOFA and the Embassy of Japan in India publish the official visa application routes and jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Headline route: Japan visa and status-of-residence route depends on short visit, work, study, family, or business purpose. Processing: Processing depends on the embassy/consulate, jurisdiction, and whether an accredited agency or eVisa channel applies.. Typical fees: Varies by visa type, nationality, and mission guidance..
Always confirm the current requirements on the official government and embassy sources SettlyAI links inside your plan before acting.
- Passport.
- Visa application form and photograph.
- Itinerary and accommodation details.
- Funds and employment or invitation evidence.
- Certificate of Eligibility or route-specific documents for long stay.
Neighborhoods
Where people land.
Shinjuku
$1,700–$3,000/mo. Transit hub, nightlife, offices.
Kichijoji
$1,200–$2,200/mo. Parks, family, cafes, quieter lifestyle.
Ota
$1,000–$1,900/mo. Airport access, lower cost, residential.
Why move here
Life in Tokyo.
Transit, safety, technology, food, and dense city living.
The honest trade-off: Language barrier, strict status-of-residence categories, and compact housing.
- Safety
- Technology
- Transit
- Food
- Culture
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