Living in Ichikawa

市川市, Chiba Prefecture

Ichikawa City borders Tokyo's Edogawa Ward along the Edogawa River. JR Sobu Rapid, Tozai Subway, and Keisei Honsen lines serve the city. Motoyawata and Ichikawa are the two main hubs, each with distinct price levels recorded in public transaction data.

To Tokyo

20 min (JR Sobu Rapid)

Rail Lines

3 lines

Population

494,720

Safety

Crime Rate

2.3per 1,000

YoY Change

-5.2%

Traffic Accidents

95819.4/10K

Healthcare

Hospitals

12

Clinics

321

Hospital Cost / Person

118,929JPY/yr

Outpatient Cost / Person

210,019JPY/yr

Care Need Rate

5.4%

Childcare & Education

Daycare Centers

151

Kindergartens

35

Living Environment

Avg Land Price

438,398JPY/m2

Recycling Rate

21.4%

Elderly Ratio

21.4%

Pop. Density

8,692/km2

Location

Ichikawa (市川市) — Chiba Prefecture

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Transit Access

  • JR Sobu
  • Tokyo Metro Tozai
  • Keisei

Approx. 20 min (JR Sobu Rapid) to Tokyo Station

FAQ

What is the difference between Ichikawa and Motoyawata stations?

Ichikawa Station is on the JR Sobu Line with rapid-train stops to Tokyo. Motoyawata is the eastern terminus of the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, giving direct access to Otemachi and Tatsumi. Transaction data shows price differences between the two stations reflecting their respective rail access.

Is Ichikawa prone to flooding?

Parts of western Ichikawa near the Edogawa River carry moderate inundation risk in extreme rain events. BayMap shows hazard scores for each station — check the station page for details.

Data sourced from MLIT public transaction records, Cabinet Office regional statistics (2023-2024), Chiba Police crime statistics (2024), and municipal open data. Updated periodically.