Living in Kashiwa

柏市, Chiba Prefecture

Kashiwa is the main commercial center of northern Chiba, with retail anchored by Takashimaya and a range of restaurant options. The Joban Line connects directly to Ueno (approx. 30 min) and Shinjuku via Musashino Line, while the Tobu Urban Park Line gives access to Ikebukuro. Kashiwa-no-ha Campus is a planned mixed-use development near University of Tokyo and Chiba University campuses.

To Tokyo

35 min (JR Joban)

Rail Lines

3 lines

Population

437,634

Safety

Crime Rate

2.3per 1,000

YoY Change

+3.4%

Traffic Accidents

96122/10K

Healthcare

Hospitals

18

Clinics

270

Hospital Cost / Person

135,406JPY/yr

Outpatient Cost / Person

199,069JPY/yr

Care Need Rate

5.6%

Childcare & Education

Daycare Centers

75

Kindergartens

22

Living Environment

Avg Land Price

155,218JPY/m2

Recycling Rate

18.9%

Elderly Ratio

26.0%

Pop. Density

3,804/km2

Location

Kashiwa (柏市) — Chiba Prefecture

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Transit Access

  • JR Joban
  • Tobu Urban Park
  • Tsukuba Express

Approx. 35 min (JR Joban) to Tokyo Station

FAQ

What is Kashiwa-no-ha Campus?

Kashiwa-no-ha Campus is a planned urban development adjacent to University of Tokyo and Chiba University campuses, designed as a mixed residential, commercial, and research zone. Transaction data shows price changes in this area since the 2010s — current figures are in the table below.

What does transaction data show about Kashiwa?

Public records show consistent transaction volumes at Kashiwa and Minami-Kashiwa stations. Price levels and year-on-year changes are shown in the data table below.

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