Living in Nishishinjuku 1-chōme, Shinjuku-ku: rent, safety & local area
Nishishinjuku 1-chōme is a neighborhood in Shinjuku-ku, Japan, with 609 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 新宿 (4 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥14〜22万. 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.
Getting around Nishishinjuku 1-chōme
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Safety in Nishishinjuku 1-chōme (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Nishishinjuku 1-chōme totals 2 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
Nishishinjuku 1-chōme has plenty of everyday shopping, a lively food scene, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Nishishinjuku 1-chōme has 5 schools, 9 cram schools nearby.
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Nishishinjuku 1-chōme (slopes & elevation)
Nishishinjuku 1-chōme has gentle slopes (about 6 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 Nishishinjuku 1-chōme — a calm residential setting.
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