Living in Higashiyama, Nagoya

Monthly rent in JPY (¥). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Nagoya dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ¥85,000/month — roughly 12% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥110,000 - ¥140,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥152,000 - ¥195,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Nagoya areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, parks, families tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Fushimi.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps 星ヶ丘 as the nearest rail stop and 東山動植物園 as nearby green space around the Higashiyama reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Higashiyama, Nagoya?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Higashiyama costs ¥75,000 - ¥95,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥55,000 - ¥75,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥110,000 - ¥140,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥152,000 - ¥195,000/month.

Is Higashiyama safe for expats?

Higashiyama has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Higashiyama to Nagoya center?

The commute from Higashiyama to Nagoya city center takes approximately 12 minutes by metro.

What is Higashiyama like to live in?

Near Higashiyama Park and Zoo. Quiet residential, good for families, green spaces. In our data it is tagged as residential, parks, families.