Living in Nishikata 1-chōme, Bunkyo-ku: rent, safety & local area
Nishikata 1-chōme is a neighborhood in Bunkyo-ku, Japan, with 106 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 東大前 (10 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥13〜23万. 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 2,690 residents; 3.9% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Nishikata 1-chōme
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Safety in Nishikata 1-chōme (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Nishikata 1-chōme 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
Nishikata 1-chōme has plenty of everyday shopping, a lively food scene, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Nishikata 1-chōme has 5 nurseries/kindergartens, 11 schools, 7 parks, 4 cram schools nearby.
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Nishikata 1-chōme (slopes & elevation)
Nishikata 1-chōme has notable elevation change (about 11 m within the area). Even a "X-min walk" involves going up and down, so check the actual route when you view a place.
Noise sources nearby
Near Nishikata 1-chōme: a main road. Worth checking noise on a viewing.
Other areas in Bunkyo-ku
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