Living in Nishikicho, Saitama-shi Omiya-ku: rent, safety & local area
Nishikicho is a neighborhood in Saitama-shi Omiya-ku, Japan, with 284 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 北大宮 (19 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥8.6〜13万. sonar covers Japan's major metro areas — you can search a specific neighborhood to check whether it fits your own commute, budget and lifestyle, and also get area recommendations that match you.
Getting around Nishikicho
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Safety in Nishikicho (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Nishikicho was 0 in the latest year; most reports are theft (bicycle theft, shoplifting and the like).
Annual counts per neighborhood from National Police Agency open data. Counts run higher where daytime foot traffic is heavy, so for a per-resident view see sonar's safety score (population-normalized).
Local amenities
Nishikicho has plenty of everyday shopping, a lively food scene, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Nishikicho has 11 nurseries/kindergartens, 3 schools, 5 parks, 5 cram schools nearby.
Terrain of Nishikicho (slopes & elevation)
Nishikicho has little relief, so walking or cycling from the station is easy.
Noise sources nearby
Near Nishikicho: a ground-level railway about 2 m away. Worth checking noise on a viewing.
Other areas in Saitama-shi Omiya-ku
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