Apaman Shop Announces 'Most Wanted Stations Ranking 2026'
APAMAN Co., Ltd. has released the 'Most Wanted Stations Ranking 2026' based on search data from its official website. The results show a trend where stations offering high convenience for daily life are increasingly popular across regions including Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu/Okinawa.
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## Most Wanted Stations Ranking 2026
APAMAN Co., Ltd., a leader in rental housing brokerage with the highest number of stores and contracts in Japan, has announced the 'Most Wanted Stations Ranking 2026' based on search data from the official Apaman Shop website.
This ranking compiles the most frequently searched stations by area during the designated period on the official Apaman Shop website.
In the 2026 edition, while some areas saw stations from the previous year maintain their top spots, other areas experienced shifts. In particular, in the Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu/Okinawa regions, stations that offer both access to city centers and daily convenience ranked high, reflecting search behaviors based on actual living needs.
### Background and Objective
Many users start their apartment search by selecting a 'station'. During lifestyle transitions—such as advancing in school, starting a job, relocating, or getting married—users consider not just commuting convenience, but also local amenities, commercial facilities, medical institutions, educational environments, and rent balances. This ranking visualizes the interests of users nationwide by area.
### Key Trends in the 2026 Edition
* **Kanto Region**: Kamata Station reached 1st place, while last year's leader, Ogikubo Station, came in 2nd.
* **Kansai Region**: Minami-Kusatsu Station took 1st place, replacing last year's leader, Esaka Station.
* **Kyushu/Okinawa Region**: Ohashi Station reached 1st place, replacing last year's leader, Hakata Station.
* **Hokuriku Region**: Kosugi Station reached 1st place.
* **Chugoku/Shikoku Region**: Tottori Station reached 1st place.
### Hokkaido Area
'Asabu Station' in Kita-ku, Sapporo, remained 1st for the second consecutive year. Shin-Sapporo Station ranked 2nd, and Obihiro Station 3rd.
### Tohoku Area
'Izumi-Chuo Station' in Izumi-ku, Sendai, remained 1st for the second consecutive year. Omagari Station ranked 2nd, and Oiwake Station 3rd.
### Kanto Area
'Kamata Station' in Ota-ku, Tokyo, took 1st place, favored for its easy access to the city center and Kanagawa Prefecture.
APAMAN Co., Ltd., a leader in rental housing brokerage with the highest number of stores and contracts in Japan, has announced the 'Most Wanted Stations Ranking 2026' based on search data from the official Apaman Shop website.
This ranking compiles the most frequently searched stations by area during the designated period on the official Apaman Shop website.
In the 2026 edition, while some areas saw stations from the previous year maintain their top spots, other areas experienced shifts. In particular, in the Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu/Okinawa regions, stations that offer both access to city centers and daily convenience ranked high, reflecting search behaviors based on actual living needs.
### Background and Objective
Many users start their apartment search by selecting a 'station'. During lifestyle transitions—such as advancing in school, starting a job, relocating, or getting married—users consider not just commuting convenience, but also local amenities, commercial facilities, medical institutions, educational environments, and rent balances. This ranking visualizes the interests of users nationwide by area.
### Key Trends in the 2026 Edition
* **Kanto Region**: Kamata Station reached 1st place, while last year's leader, Ogikubo Station, came in 2nd.
* **Kansai Region**: Minami-Kusatsu Station took 1st place, replacing last year's leader, Esaka Station.
* **Kyushu/Okinawa Region**: Ohashi Station reached 1st place, replacing last year's leader, Hakata Station.
* **Hokuriku Region**: Kosugi Station reached 1st place.
* **Chugoku/Shikoku Region**: Tottori Station reached 1st place.
### Hokkaido Area
'Asabu Station' in Kita-ku, Sapporo, remained 1st for the second consecutive year. Shin-Sapporo Station ranked 2nd, and Obihiro Station 3rd.
### Tohoku Area
'Izumi-Chuo Station' in Izumi-ku, Sendai, remained 1st for the second consecutive year. Omagari Station ranked 2nd, and Oiwake Station 3rd.
### Kanto Area
'Kamata Station' in Ota-ku, Tokyo, took 1st place, favored for its easy access to the city center and Kanagawa Prefecture.
FAQ
「住みたい駅ランキング2026年」はどのように作成されましたか？
アパマンショップ公式サイトにおける集計期間中の駅検索データをもとに、検索回数の多い駅をエリア別にまとめて作成されました。
2026年版のランキングで、関東エリアの1位はどこですか？
関東エリアの1位は蒲田駅です。前年1位の荻窪駅は2位となりました。
今回のランキングから読み取れるお部屋探しの傾向は何ですか？
単なる知名度だけでなく、通勤・通学のしやすさ、生活施設の充実度、周辺エリアへのアクセスなど、実際の暮らしを想定した駅選びが行われている傾向が見られます。
関西エリアでのランキング1位はどこですか？
関西エリアの1位は南草津駅です。前年1位の江坂駅に代わりランクインしました。
九州・沖縄エリアでのランキング1位はどこですか？
九州・沖縄エリアの1位は大橋駅です。前年1位の博多駅に代わりランクインしました。