Is Minamiashigara City a good fit for living alone?

With plenty of supermarkets, convenience stores, and stations nearby, daily life here is convenient — a solid choice even for a first time living alone.

I want to keep rent as low as possible.

Areas without express-train stops, or a 10+ minute walk from the station, tend to have lower rent — and a furnished apartment means no extra cost for furniture.

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What's it like to live in
Minamiashigara City?

Served by Izuhakone Railway Daiyuzan Line, with 6 stations in the area, including Wada Kawara. Rent here runs well below the Kanagawa average — a solid pick if you're budget-conscious.

6 stations Easy access to central Tokyo Affordable rent

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

4 supermarkets, 18 convenience stores

Transit Access

6 stations

Greenery

6 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥40,000–48,000 / month

Studio¥40,000–46,000

1K¥46,000–57,000

1DK/1LDK¥63,000–85,000

Areas a short walk from the station, or stops not served by express trains, tend to be more affordable. A furnished apartment also cuts down on move-in costs.
*Estimated from the area's average rent of ¥56,877 (an in-house estimate).

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Beds, fridges, washing machines — all included from day one. Keep your move-in costs low and start fresh in Minamiashigara City.

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Stations in Minamiashigara City

Wadakawara Station Tsukahara Station Taiyuyama Station Fujifuirumumae Station Iwahara Station Sagaminumata Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Minamiashigara City a good fit for living alone?: With plenty of supermarkets, convenience stores, and stations nearby, daily life here is convenient — a solid choice even for a first time living alone.
I want to keep rent as low as possible.: Areas without express-train stops, or a 10+ minute walk from the station, tend to have lower rent — and a furnished apartment means no extra cost for furniture.

More Details

Considering it for a couple or family?

6 parks, 6 nurseries/kindergartens, 9 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥63,000–85,000 per month.

Number of facilities (supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.)

Supermarkets4

Convenience stores18

Cafes1

Restaurants5

Hospitals/clinics2

Parks6

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥62,327/m² (YoY +-1.08%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥56,877
Population change	-5.69%

Sources: MLIT Land Price Survey / Statistics Bureau of Japan.
The area average rent is an in-house estimate, adjusted to current market conditions based on the Ministry's Housing and Land Survey.

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