Awakamogawa Station is in Kamogawa City, a handy transfer point served by JR Sotobo Line, JR Uchibo Line — 2 lines in total. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.
Aiming for a local-stops-only station, or an area a short walk from the station, can bring rent down a bit further. A furnished apartment also cuts down on move-in costs. *Estimated from Kamogawa City's average rent of ¥48,460 (an in-house estimate). There's no official station-level rent data, so this is derived from the area average, adjusted to current market conditions based on the Ministry's Housing and Land Survey.
Livability Near Awakamogawa Station
Shopping
7 supermarkets, 21 convenience stores (in Kamogawa City)
Transit Access
5 stations in Kamogawa City
Greenery
26 parks (in Kamogawa City)
Rent Affordability
Relative to Kamogawa City average
*Data for all of Kamogawa City. Source: OpenStreetMap contributors and others.
Time to Major Hubs
Destination
Est. Time
Shinjuku
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Tokyo
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Shibuya
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Ikebukuro
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Yokohama
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Ueno
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Akihabara
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*Travel times are estimates based on local trains (plus ~6 min per transfer). Express services are often faster.
Move in with just a suitcase
Furnished apartments, ready to move in
Beds, fridges, washing machines — all included from day one. Keep your move-in costs low and start fresh near Awakamogawa Station.
Is Awakamogawa Station a good fit for living alone?
Awakamogawa Station is in Kamogawa City and served by JR Sotobo Line, JR Uchibo Line. With supermarkets and convenience stores nearby for everyday needs, it's a solid choice even for a first time living alone.
I want to keep rent as low as possible.
Stations 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.