Living in Nishisasabokocho, Nara-shi: rent, safety & local area
Nishisasabokocho is a neighborhood in Nara-shi, Japan, with 30 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 近鉄奈良 (12 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥5.3〜7.9万. 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 418 residents; 2.4% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Nishisasabokocho
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Safety in Nishisasabokocho (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Nishisasabokocho 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
Nishisasabokocho has a good range of eateries within walking distance.
For families, Nishisasabokocho has 3 nurseries/kindergartens, 5 schools, 4 cram schools nearby.
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Nishisasabokocho (slopes & elevation)
Nishisasabokocho has gentle slopes (about 3 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 Nishisasabokocho — a calm residential setting.
Other areas in Nara-shi
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