Living in Kawashimacho, Yokohama-shi Asahi-ku: rent, safety & local area
Kawashimacho is a neighborhood in Yokohama-shi Asahi-ku, Japan, with 94 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 西谷 (10 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥7.5〜12万. 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 5,625 residents; 0.7% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Kawashimacho
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Safety in Kawashimacho (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Kawashimacho 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
Kawashimacho has plenty of everyday shopping, a good range of eateries, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Kawashimacho has 11 nurseries/kindergartens, 12 schools, 23 parks, 5 cram schools nearby.
Terrain of Kawashimacho (slopes & elevation)
Kawashimacho has notable elevation change (about 18 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 Kawashimacho — a calm residential setting.
Other areas in Yokohama-shi Asahi-ku
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