Top picks (number = rank) Ōta alternates Anytime Fitness Don Quijote · 🏫 Tokyo Academics. Tap a house to draw its train route to school.
School run: weekday 7:30 departure, door to door
Tokyo Academics, Futako-Tamagawa Center (Tamagawa 1-9-3, LIBERLA Futako B1F, Setagaya), 3 min from Futako-Tamagawa Station by the Tama River. Times are Google Maps transit results for a Tuesday 7:30 departure, trains only (no buses), and include the walks at both ends. Tap a name to draw its route.
| Home | Door to door | Changes | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ōta | [Popular with families! (Mino 403) 3DK | 46 min | 1 change | $2,558 |
| Ōta | Newly Open – Special Discount / 11 min | 52 min | 1 change | $2,276 |
| Ōta | Star House | 1 hr 2 min | 1 change | $1,916 |
| Ōta | New Open! 18 min to Haneda | 3 min Omo | 1 hr 3 min | 2 changes | $2,229 |
| #2 | [Special Offer A] Detached villa, 4LDK | 1 hr 9 min | 2 changes | $2,964 |
| #3 | (Y)Private House in Tokyo｜Near Asakusa | 1 hr 24 min | 1 change | $2,982 |
| #1 | Tokyo/Nishiarai station 5 min/4LDK/Max | 1 hr 25 min | no changes | $2,935 |
Honest caveat: nothing close to the school passed your filters within budget. The nearest qualifying homes are the Ōta ones, 46–63 min away. The closest decent place in Setagaya (5.0 rating, 28 reviews) is about $4,248 to Nov 3. Two others within 3 km of the school have no bathtub.
#1Tokyo/Nishiarai station 5 min/4LDK/Max16ppl
Best all-round match for daily life. Donki next to the station, Anytime 7 min, big supermarkets nearby. One train all the way to school, but it is 1 hr 25 min. Fits the budget through a Nov 5 checkout.
🏫 To Tokyo Academics: 1 hr 25 min door to door · no changes, one train all the way · ¥760
Weekday: leave 7:33 AM, arrive 8:58 AM
Weekday: leave 7:33 AM, arrive 8:58 AM
Walk 9 min → Tobu Skytree Line Nishiarai → Oshiage (17 min) → Hanzomon Line Oshiage → Shibuya (34 min) → Den-en-toshi Line Shibuya → Futako-Tamagawa (15 min) → Walk 8 min
| Checkout → | Nov 3 | Nov 4 | Nov 5 | Nov 6 | Nov 7 | Nov 8 | Nov 9 | Nov 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,935 | $3,079 | $3,229 | $3,386 | $3,563 | $3,766 | $3,923 | $4,073 |
Pros
- 5.0 rating
- Don Quijote 1 min from the station west exit (host); OSM puts one ~7 min from the house
- Anytime Fitness Nishiarai about 7 min walk
- AEON and My Basket supermarkets about 6 min; host says supermarkets open late
- Big LDK with a large TV and sofas, 4 bedrooms, high chair supplied
- Station 5 min; Kita-Senju hub (JR, Hibiya, Chiyoda, Tsukuba Express) a short ride south
Cons
- Interior is older and plainer than the newer builds
- Two floors of stairs
- Only 13 reviews
- Tobu line is a single line at the door; for more lines you change at Kita-Senju
Getting around
5 min walk to Nishiarai Station (Tobu Skytree Line; Hibiya Line through-trains). Ueno about 16 min via Kita-Senju (host).
- Nishiarai ~7 min · TOBU SKYTREE Line, Tokyo Metro - Denentoshi bypass line, Tokyo Metro - Skytree Bypass Line, Tōbu Daishi Line
- Umejima ~7 min · TOBU SKYTREE Line, Tokyo Metro - Skytree Bypass Line
- Daishimae ~20 min · Tōbu Daishi Line
Daily life
- Gym: Anytime Fitness Nishiarai ~7 min
- Groceries: My Basket ~6 min, AEON ~6 min, My Basket ~6 min (4 supermarkets within 500 m)
- Don Quijote: Don Quijote ~7 min
- Levels: 2 levels (rooms on 2F + 3F of the house)
- Has: TV ✓ · Wifi ✓ · Kitchen ✓ · Bathtub ✓ · Washer ✓
#2[Special Offer A] Detached villa, 4LDK, close to the subway, 8 min walk to Kawaguchi Station, max. 10 people, direct access to Tokyo Station/Akihabara - ST0396
The nicest-looking home of the lot. A renovated traditional house with a garden and a modern kitchen. Gym and supermarket are close. Donki is the weak point.
🏫 To Tokyo Academics: 1 hr 9 min door to door · 2 changes · ¥580
Weekday: leave 7:31 AM, arrive 8:40 AM
Weekday: leave 7:31 AM, arrive 8:40 AM
Walk 13 min → Keihin-Tōhoku Line Kawaguchi → Akabane (4 min) → Walk 2 min → Saikyō Line Akabane → Shibuya (19 min) → Walk 5 min → Den-en-toshi Line Shibuya → Futako-Tamagawa (14 min) → Walk 8 min
| Checkout → | Nov 3 | Nov 4 | Nov 5 | Nov 6 | Nov 7 | Nov 8 | Nov 9 | Nov 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,964 | $3,138 | $3,313 | $3,487 | $3,662 | $3,836 | $4,011 | $4,185 |
Pros
- Renovated traditional house: tatami rooms, garden view, modern kitchen
- 4 bedrooms, washer-dryer, bathtub, TV
- Anytime Fitness Kawaguchi about 4 min walk
- OK Store supermarket about 5 min
- JR Keihin-Tohoku reaches central Tokyo without changing trains
Cons
- 4.87 from only 15 reviews
- Nearest Don Quijote is about 34 min on foot (OSM); Kawaguchi station area may have more shops
- Only one train line at the nearest station
- Over $3,300 if you check out after Nov 4
Getting around
8–10 min walk to JR Kawaguchi (Keihin-Tohoku Line: direct to Ueno, Akihabara, Tokyo, Shinagawa)
- Kawaguchi ~10 min · JR Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line Rapid
- Kita-Akabane ~23 min · JR Saikyo Line
Daily life
- Gym: Anytime Fitness Kawaguchi ~4 min
- Groceries: OK Store ~5 min, Comodi-iida ~7 min, Maruetsu ~10 min (2 supermarkets within 500 m)
- Don Quijote: Don Quijote ~34 min
- Levels: Not stated by the host (detached house)
- Has: TV ✓ · Wifi ✓ · Kitchen ✓ · Bathtub ✓ · Washer ✓
#3(Y)Private House in Tokyo｜Near Asakusa & Skytree
Highest-rated in budget (4.95, 86 reviews), modern and clean, with the gym 2 minutes away. Price dropped: now fits $3,300 through a Nov 4 checkout.
🏫 To Tokyo Academics: 1 hr 24 min door to door · 1 change · ¥640
Weekday: leave 7:34 AM, arrive 8:58 AM
Weekday: leave 7:34 AM, arrive 8:58 AM
Walk 13 min → Oshiage Line Yahiro → Oshiage Sta. (5 min) → Walk 5 min → Hanzomon Line Oshiage → Shibuya (34 min) → Den-en-toshi Line Shibuya → Futako-tamagawa (15 min) → Walk 8 min
| Checkout → | Nov 3 | Nov 4 | Nov 5 | Nov 6 | Nov 7 | Nov 8 | Nov 9 | Nov 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,982 | $3,162 | $3,343 | $3,523 | $3,727 | $3,931 | $4,135 | $4,315 |
Pros
- 4.95 from 86 reviews
- Anytime Fitness Sumida-Yahiro about 2 min walk
- Supermarket "Super Belx" 50 m (host)
- Modern interior, deep soaking tub, IH kitchen
Cons
- $2,982 to Nov 3, $3,162 to Nov 4; over budget after that
- No dryer
- Station 10+ min, single line
- Donki about 44 min on foot
- A pachinko parlour 40 m away (host)
Getting around
10 min walk to Keisei Hikifune; Yahiro (Keisei Oshiage Line) is nearby
- Yahiro ~12 min · Keisei Oshiage Line
- Keisei Hikifune ~17 min · Keisei Oshiage Line
- Higashi-mukojima ~18 min · TOBU SKYTREE Line
Daily life
- Gym: Anytime Fitness Sumida Yahiro ~2 min
- Groceries: Big-A ~7 min, My Basket ~7 min, Supermarket ~7 min (3 supermarkets within 500 m)
- Don Quijote: Don Quijote ~44 min
- Levels: Likely 2 levels (1.5 baths; host does not state it)
- Has: TV ✓ · Wifi ✓ · Kitchen ✓ · Bathtub ✓ · Washer ✓
Also good, but in Ōta (the area you're leaving)
[Popular with families! (Mino 403) 3DK | 56 m² | 20 minutes to Haneda Airport, 7-minute walk to JR Kamata Station
★ 4.89 (38) · Single-level 3DK flat, 4th floor with elevator. Hasunuma 3 min, JR Kamata 8 min. Nearest gym is Anytime Sunrise Kamata, which is your current neighbourhood.
★ 4.89 (38) · Single-level 3DK flat, 4th floor with elevator. Hasunuma 3 min, JR Kamata 8 min. Nearest gym is Anytime Sunrise Kamata, which is your current neighbourhood.
🏫 To Tokyo Academics: 46 min door to door · 1 change · ¥250
Weekday: leave 7:31 AM, arrive 8:17 AM
Weekday: leave 7:31 AM, arrive 8:17 AM
Walk 4 min → Ikegami Line Hasunuma → Hatanodai (15 min) → Walk 1 min → Ōimachi Line Hatanodai → Futako-Tamagawa (13 min) → Walk 8 min
| Nov 3 | Nov 4 | Nov 5 | Nov 6 | Nov 7 | Nov 8 | Nov 9 | Nov 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,558 | $2,695 | $2,833 | $2,971 | $3,109 | $3,247 | $3,385 | $3,523 |
New Open! 18 min to Haneda | 3 min Omori Max 6 OMT
★ 5.0 (12) · 5.0 rating. Omorimachi Station 3 min (Keikyu). 2-storey, compact.
★ 5.0 (12) · 5.0 rating. Omorimachi Station 3 min (Keikyu). 2-storey, compact.
🏫 To Tokyo Academics: 1 hr 3 min door to door · 2 changes · ¥570
Weekday: leave 7:32 AM, arrive 8:35 AM
Weekday: leave 7:32 AM, arrive 8:35 AM
Walk 10 min → Keikyū Main Line Heiwajima → Shinagawa (8 min) → Walk 3 min → Keihin-Tōhoku Line Shinagawa → Ōimachi (3 min) → Walk 2 min → Ōimachi Line Ōimachi → Futako-Tamagawa (19 min) → Walk 8 min
| Nov 3 | Nov 4 | Nov 5 | Nov 6 | Nov 7 | Nov 8 | Nov 9 | Nov 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,229 | $2,344 | $2,461 | $2,584 | $2,720 | $2,878 | $3,010 | $3,124 |
Star House
★ 4.84 (32) · Tatami + modern mix. Umeyashiki 6 min. Cheap: $1,915–$2,753 for any checkout.
★ 4.84 (32) · Tatami + modern mix. Umeyashiki 6 min. Cheap: $1,915–$2,753 for any checkout.
🏫 To Tokyo Academics: 1 hr 2 min door to door · 1 change · ¥430
Weekday: leave 7:33 AM, arrive 8:35 AM
Weekday: leave 7:33 AM, arrive 8:35 AM
Walk 23 min → Keihin-Tōhoku Line Kamata → Ōimachi (7 min) → Walk 2 min → Ōimachi Line Ōimachi → Futako-Tamagawa (19 min) → Walk 8 min
| Nov 3 | Nov 4 | Nov 5 | Nov 6 | Nov 7 | Nov 8 | Nov 9 | Nov 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,916 | $2,033 | $2,149 | $2,266 | $2,394 | $2,522 | $2,639 | $2,755 |
Newly Open – Special Discount / 11 min to Haneda /
★ 4.81 (31) · 3-storey house with a dishwasher and good kitchen. Keikyu Kamata 7 min. 4.81.
★ 4.81 (31) · 3-storey house with a dishwasher and good kitchen. Keikyu Kamata 7 min. 4.81.
🏫 To Tokyo Academics: 52 min door to door · 1 change · ¥430
Weekday: leave 7:34 AM, arrive 8:26 AM
Weekday: leave 7:34 AM, arrive 8:26 AM
Walk 14 min → Keihin-Tōhoku Line Kamata → Ōimachi (7 min) → Walk 2 min → Ōimachi Line Ōimachi → Futako-Tamagawa (19 min) → Walk 8 min
| Nov 3 | Nov 4 | Nov 5 | Nov 6 | Nov 7 | Nov 8 | Nov 9 | Nov 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,276 | $2,403 | $2,529 | $2,655 | $2,792 | $2,928 | $3,054 | $3,181 |
Booked since the first sweep: Sumida flat (old #3), Shin-Koiwa building (old #5). Their pages now say the dates are unavailable.
Looked at and rejected
- Katsushika, 5.0 (5): Several tiny hotel-style 1–2 person units in one building, each with a kitchenette. Not a home.
- Ōta / Anamori-Inari, 5.0 (5): Bunk-bed hostel feel, far end of Ōta by Haneda, single airport line
- Yokohama Bandobashi, 4.85 (26): Dark and small, tiny kitchenette, $3,083+
- Matsudo, 4.88 (59): Nice house but the station is 13 min on a single Hokuso line, the nearest supermarket is far, and Donki is 88 min
- Edogawa, 4.93 (14): Dated; no supermarket within 500 m; station 15 min
- Katsushika Hori House, 4.96 (69): 3 floors; gym about 30 min
- Shinagawa aparthotel, 4.81 (183): You ruled it out: the second bedroom is bunk beds in the living/kitchen space
- Ichikawa, 4.92 (162): Station 23 min; gym 48 min
- Taitō, 4.89 (139), new: No TV; only free with a Nov 7 checkout; $3,585
- Taitō, 4.98 (45), new: No TV; only free with a Nov 7 checkout; $3,837
- Shibuya, 4.96 (74), new: $7,333+
Also dropped: places that were only open for part of the stay (Airbnb pads results with "10 nights" or "12 nights" matches), places missing a TV or bathtub, and places too far out: Kisarazu and Sodegaura across the bay, and Sayama.