Living in Higashiyama, Sakai-shi Naka-ku: rent, safety & local area
Higashiyama is a neighborhood in Sakai-shi Naka-ku, Japan, with 88 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 深井 (22 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥5.1〜7.8万. 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 5,919 residents; 0.9% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Higashiyama
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Safety in Higashiyama (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Higashiyama 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
Higashiyama has plenty of everyday shopping, a good range of eateries, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Higashiyama has 7 nurseries/kindergartens, 10 schools, 36 parks nearby.
Terrain of Higashiyama (slopes & elevation)
Higashiyama has gentle slopes (about 3 m of relief within the area). Walking times can feel a little longer than on flat ground.
Noise sources nearby
Near Higashiyama: a main road. Worth checking noise on a viewing.
Other areas in Sakai-shi Naka-ku
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