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
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Location
Ichikawa (市川市) — Chiba Prefecture
Stay in Ichikawa
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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.