# Tokyo office transit and commute

> JR Yamanote loop plus 13 metro lines connect every Class A address.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- JR Yamanote loop plus 13 metro lines connect every Class A address.
- Trophy submarket is Marunouchi & Otemachi — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Shibuya offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Tokyo
- **country**: Japan
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: ¥50,000/tsubo/mo · ≈ $113 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $113/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 4.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 4
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 3%
- **trophySubmarket**: Marunouchi & Otemachi

## FAQ
### Which Tokyo submarket has the best commute economics?
Marunouchi & Otemachi typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Shibuya is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/tokyo/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.