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 Yamakita Town's average rent of — (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 Kokuga Station
Shopping
3 supermarkets, 7 convenience stores (in Yamakita Town)
Transit Access
3 stations in Yamakita Town
Greenery
11 parks (in Yamakita Town)
Rent Affordability
Relative to Yamakita Town average
*Data for all of Yamakita Town. 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 Kokuga Station.
Kokuga Station is in Yamakita Town and served by JR Gotemba 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.