House Hunting #02

Contestant #01 - Sengakuji

2DK (two bedroom one dining/kitchen), 47 square meters, 1st floor, average building

pros|
right next door to Sengakuji Temple
cheap
quiet, nice neighbourhood
light and room/dining room window has balcony over building's little garden
probably around half an hour to get to work without having to catch main lines

cons|
japanese style bathroom
small dining/kitchen


Contestant #02 - Shinagawa

2/3DK (two bedroom plus one bedroom connecting to the dining room, like a studio plus dining/kitchen) around 57 square meters; 4th floor, good building

pros|
nice neighbourhood, upscale residential type (where most japanese politics live)
close to a good local gym with yoga
cinema, shopping center, great supermarket nearby
situated on the JR Yamanote line (easy access to Shibuya and all main areas)
light
quiet - overlooking a garden on the backyard
western type bathroom, wood like floor, being renewed as we speak
best access to anywhere in and out of Tokyo of all three

cons|
no elevator (buildings in Japan up to 4 floors have no elevator)
will only be ready on the 15th of March (which means I'll have to stay at an Hotel for a few days)
probably will catch a lot of comotion on the JR Yamanote line to work everyday


Contestant #03 Shirokane

2/3DK (two bedroom plus one bedroom connecting to the dining room, like a studio plus dining/kitchen) around 61square meters; 7th floor

pros|
my favourite neighbourhood of all tree
good access to work without having to catch the commotion of the JR Yamanote line
great shops, cafe's and everything nearby
can influence renovation being done

cons|
the most expensive one
will only be ready on the 15th/20th of March

(will visit this one tomorrow so I'll get back with info on that one then)