Living in Shimokawaracho, Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku: rent, safety & local area
Nearest station Gion-shijo 14 min walk
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Shimokawaracho is a neighborhood in Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku, Japan, with 90 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: Gion-shijo (14 min walk). Rent for one or two people averages ¥67K–¥98K. On sonar you can check whether it fits your commute and budget.
Around 213 residents; 1.9% are non-Japanese.
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Local amenities
49ptsWithin walking distance: day-to-day shopping covered, a lively food scene.
For families: 3 nurseries/kindergartens, 3 schools nearby.
Within walking distance
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Shimokawaracho (slopes & elevation)
Notable elevation change (about 24 m). Even a "X-min walk" involves ups and downs, so check the actual route when you view a place.
Quiet
95ptsNo major road or railway noise sources nearby — a calm residential setting.
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