Living in Shimochiai 3-chōme, Shinjuku-ku: rent, safety & local area
Shimochiai 3-chōme is a neighborhood in Shinjuku-ku, Japan, with 130 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 目白 (7 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥14〜21万. 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 4,641 residents; 4.2% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Shimochiai 3-chōme
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Safety in Shimochiai 3-chōme (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Shimochiai 3-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
Shimochiai 3-chōme has plenty of everyday shopping, a lively food scene, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Shimochiai 3-chōme has 10 nurseries/kindergartens, 10 schools, 7 parks, 6 cram schools nearby.
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Shimochiai 3-chōme (slopes & elevation)
Shimochiai 3-chōme has little relief, so walking or cycling from the station is easy.
Noise sources nearby
Near Shimochiai 3-chōme: a main road. Worth checking noise on a viewing.
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