Living in Nishikigaoka, Yokohama-shi Kohoku-ku: rent, safety & local area
Nishikigaoka is a neighborhood in Yokohama-shi Kohoku-ku, Japan, with 66 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 菊名 (5 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥10〜17万. 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 1,983 residents; 1.7% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Nishikigaoka
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Safety in Nishikigaoka (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Nishikigaoka 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
Nishikigaoka has plenty of everyday shopping, a good range of eateries, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Nishikigaoka has 6 nurseries/kindergartens, 3 schools, 7 parks nearby.
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Nishikigaoka (slopes & elevation)
Nishikigaoka has notable elevation change (about 14 m within the area). Even a "X-min walk" involves going up and down, so check the actual route when you view a place.
Noise sources nearby
Near Nishikigaoka: an elevated railway about 138 m away. Worth checking noise on a viewing.
Other areas in Yokohama-shi Kohoku-ku
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