Living in Yamashitacho, Yokohama-shi Naka-ku: rent, safety & local area
Yamashitacho is a neighborhood in Yokohama-shi Naka-ku, Japan, with 372 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 元町・中華街 (5 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥12〜20万. 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 10,878 residents; 17.1% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Yamashitacho
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Safety in Yamashitacho (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Yamashitacho 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
Yamashitacho has plenty of everyday shopping, a lively food scene, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Yamashitacho has 11 nurseries/kindergartens, 7 schools, 14 parks, 4 cram schools nearby.
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Yamashitacho (slopes & elevation)
Yamashitacho 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 Yamashitacho: a main road. Worth checking noise on a viewing.
Other areas in Yokohama-shi Naka-ku
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