Living in Akebonocho, Kobe-shi Nishi-ku: rent, safety & local area
Akebonocho is a neighborhood in Kobe-shi Nishi-ku, Japan, with 36 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 西明石 (27 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥5.0〜7.7万. 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 630 residents; 1.9% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Akebonocho
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Safety in Akebonocho (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Akebonocho 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
Akebonocho has day-to-day shopping covered, a good range of eateries, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Akebonocho has 4 schools nearby.
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Akebonocho (slopes & elevation)
Akebonocho has gentle slopes (about 5 m of relief within the area). Walking times can feel a little longer than on flat ground.
Quiet
No major road or railway noise sources are found near Akebonocho — a calm residential setting.
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