Japan's standard rental market is built around 2-year leases, key money, and guarantor screening. Most landlords and agents have little incentive to accommodate month-to-month tenants — so the pool of genuinely private apartments willing to take a 2-month tenant is very small.
If daily amenities like a fitness center and 24-hour concierge are must-haves, realistic options concentrate in a handful of serviced apartment operators — not the broader rental market. Knowing which specific buildings actually meet the bar saves weeks of searching.
Tokyo's top-tier serviced apartments include a real kitchen, cookware, in-unit laundry, and hotel-grade housekeeping — a proper home base for the length of your stay, not a hotel room with a mini-fridge.
The best units in this category turn over quickly, especially for windows that don't align neatly with standard 30-day minimum-stay policies. Early inquiries materially improve your options.
If a fully private, unfurnished apartment is genuinely required, plan for a minimum stay of 6–12 months. Japan's leasing customs — key money, guarantor company screening, 2-year lease structure — make anything shorter impractical for most landlords to agree to.
General market guidance for gym-and-concierge grade serviced apartments in prime central areas. Actual pricing depends on the building, dates, and current availability.
Minato, Marunouchi, and Roppongi-adjacent buildings meeting institutional-grade specifications.
Larger footprint within the same operator tier; availability is tighter and more date-sensitive.
The ranges above are general guidance. Before you commit to a budget, I confirm actual availability and pricing directly with operators for your exact dates.
Design-forward, boutique-style residences — popular with clients who want a more residential feel, in areas like Aoyama and Hiroo.
Residences built into Mori Building's own towers — Roppongi Hills, Azabudai Hills, and Toranomon Hills Residential Tower, the newest and highest-spec of the series. Residents also get access to the members-only Hills Spa network across six locations, including Roppongi and Toranomon.
One company operating several sibling brands in Tokyo — Ascott (flagship), Somerset, Oakwood, and Citadines. Different brand names, same parent (CapitaLand/Ascott), with generally consistent standards and strong experience with corporate-negotiated rates.
Hotel-grade service standards paired with residential-style suites — a good fit when brand consistency and loyalty programs matter.
A boutique luxury hotel in Nagatacho built on the legacy of "Kitano Arms," Japan's original long-stay apartment hotel. A dedicated long-stay plan is available on request, a handful of suites retain that heritage with in-room kitchens and washer-dryers, and guests have access to a 24-hour basement fitness room.
A factual side-by-side of the buildings and properties that come up most often for gym-and-concierge grade stays. This is spec data, not a ranking — which one actually fits depends on your dates, budget, and what matters most to you, which is exactly what I help sort out.
| Building | Brand | Area | Sizes | Monthly Rent (approx.) | Pool / Gym |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Homes — Mori Trust / 1 Hotels, premium tier | |||||
| 1 Homes Tokyo | 1 Homes | Akasaka (Tameike-Sanno) | Studio ~60–63㎡ · 2BR ~89–93㎡ | Contact for rate — premium tier | Complimentary gym & pool (hotel access) |
| Mori Living — Minato-ku, from 1 month, 24h English-speaking front desk | |||||
| Toranomon Hills Residential Tower | Mori Living | Toranomon | 1R 34–37㎡ · 1BR 56–61㎡ · 2BR 112㎡ | ¥580K–620K · ¥960K–1.02M · ¥1.8M | Pool & gym on-site (Hills Spa) |
| Azabudai Hills Residence B | Mori Living | Azabudai / Toranomon | 1R 32–34㎡ · 1BR 54–57㎡ · 2BR 100–101㎡ | ¥550K–570K · ¥860K–890K · ¥1.5M–1.6M | Gym on-site; pool off-site (5-min walk) |
| Atago Green Hills Forest Tower | Mori Living | Atago / Toranomon | 1BR 67–76㎡ · 2BR 95–103㎡ | ¥800K–920K · ¥1.1M–1.2M | Pool & gym on-site |
| ARK Towers | Mori Living | Roppongi / Akasaka border | 1R 37–46㎡ · 1BR 53–64㎡ | ¥500K–550K · ¥600K–700K | Pool & 2 gyms on-site, golf range |
| Roppongi Hills Residence D | Mori Living | Roppongi Hills | 1R 35–38㎡ · 1BR 54–70㎡ | ¥530K · ¥800K–960K | Pool & gym off-site |
| Ascott Group — sibling brands under the same parent company (CapitaLand/Ascott) | |||||
| Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo | Ascott | Marunouchi | 1BR–2BR (incl. tatami room options) | Contact for rate | Varies by property — confirmed on request |
| Somerset Azabu East | Somerset | Higashi-Azabu | Studio ~53㎡ · 1BR ~54㎡ | Contact for rate | Pool & gym on-site |
| Oakwood Premier Tokyo | Oakwood | Marunouchi | Studio–2BR | Contact for rate | Varies by property — confirmed on request |
| Oakwood Premier Tokyo Midtown | Oakwood | Roppongi / Akasaka (Tokyo Midtown) | Studio–2BR | Contact for rate | Varies by property — confirmed on request |
| Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu Tokyo | Oakwood | Higashi-Azabu | Studio–2BR | Contact for rate | Varies; select rooms pet-friendly |
| Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo | Citadines | Shinjuku | Studio ~25㎡ | Contact for rate | Gym on-site; no pool |
| Hyatt House — hotel-operated extended stay | |||||
| Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya | Hyatt House | Shibuya Sakura Stage | 32㎡+ apartment-style rooms | Contact for rate | Gym & indoor pool on-site |
| Boutique Hotel Long-Stay Program — hotel-operated, not a building-based apartment | |||||
| The Kitano Hotel Tokyo | Kitano Hotel | Nagatacho | Rooms from 47㎡ · Suites up to 80㎡ | Contact for rate — long-stay plan | B1 fitness room, 24h; no pool. Kitchen & washer in select suites |
Sizes and rent ranges above are general guidance, not live availability. Rates and unit-level availability shift week to week and are confirmed directly with each operator before any figure is treated as a quote.
"Most short-stay enquiries start with 'I want a private apartment, not a hotel.' In practice, for stays under three months with real amenities, the best available option is almost always a serviced apartment — just one with a genuine kitchen, laundry, and living space, not a hotel room with a mini-fridge. I help clients see that distinction clearly, then negotiate the right one at the right price."