Living in Yamatecho, Yokohama-shi Naka-ku: rent, safety & local area
Yamatecho is a neighborhood in Yokohama-shi Naka-ku, Japan, with 299 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 元町・中華街 (10 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥11〜19万. 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 4,470 residents; 10.3% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Yamatecho
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Safety in Yamatecho (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Yamatecho 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
Yamatecho has plenty of everyday shopping, a lively food scene, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Yamatecho has 17 nurseries/kindergartens, 15 schools, 33 parks, 17 cram schools nearby.
Terrain of Yamatecho (slopes & elevation)
Yamatecho has notable elevation change (about 12 m within the area). Even a "X-min walk" involves going up and down, so check the actual route when you view a place.
Quiet
No major road or railway noise sources are found near Yamatecho — a calm residential setting.
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