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
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Location
Kashiwa (柏市) — Chiba Prefecture
Stay in Kashiwa
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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.