Living in Gokencho, Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku: rent, safety & local area
Gokencho is a neighborhood in Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku, Japan, with 36 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 三条京阪 (11 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥7.0〜11万. 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.
Around 130 residents; 2.3% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Gokencho
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Local amenities
Gokencho has a lively food scene within walking distance.
For families, Gokencho has 3 schools, 3 cram schools nearby.
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Gokencho (slopes & elevation)
Gokencho has gentle slopes (about 4 m of relief within the area). Walking times can feel a little longer than on flat ground.
Quiet
No major road or railway noise sources are found near Gokencho — a calm residential setting.
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