Living in Sotokanda 1-chōme, Chiyoda-ku: rent, safety & local area
Sotokanda 1-chōme is a neighborhood in Chiyoda-ku, Japan, with 327 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 秋葉原 (5 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥15〜27万. 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 187 residents; 6.4% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Sotokanda 1-chōme
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Safety in Sotokanda 1-chōme (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Sotokanda 1-chōme totals 5 a year; assault-type offenses make up a relatively higher share.
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
Sotokanda 1-chōme has plenty of everyday shopping, a lively food scene, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Sotokanda 1-chōme has 11 nurseries/kindergartens, 8 schools, 15 cram schools nearby.
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Sotokanda 1-chōme (slopes & elevation)
Sotokanda 1-chōme has little relief, so walking or cycling from the station is easy.
Noise sources nearby
Near Sotokanda 1-chōme: a major arterial road and an elevated railway about 11 m away. Worth checking noise on a viewing.
Other areas in Chiyoda-ku
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