Living in Shimomeguro 1-chōme, Meguro-ku: rent, safety & local area
Shimomeguro 1-chōme is a neighborhood in Meguro-ku, Japan, with 83 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 目黒 (4 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥15〜26万. 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 1,542 residents; 5.1% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Shimomeguro 1-chōme
Rent
Safety in Shimomeguro 1-chōme (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Shimomeguro 1-chōme 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
Shimomeguro 1-chōme has plenty of everyday shopping, a lively food scene, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Shimomeguro 1-chōme has 6 nurseries/kindergartens, 3 schools nearby.
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Shimomeguro 1-chōme (slopes & elevation)
Shimomeguro 1-chōme has notable elevation change (about 27 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 Shimomeguro 1-chōme: a main road. Worth checking noise on a viewing.
Other areas in Meguro-ku
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