Living in Nipponbashi, Osaka

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 Osaka dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ¥95,000/month — roughly 15% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥120,000 - ¥150,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥165,000 - ¥210,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Osaka areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, tech, central tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Shinsaibashi.

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

OpenStreetMap maps 日本橋 as the nearest metro stop, 黒門公園 as nearby green space and 生鮮館 黒門中川 as the nearest supermarket around the Nipponbashi reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of 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 Nipponbashi, Osaka?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Nipponbashi costs ¥85,000 - ¥105,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥65,000 - ¥85,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥120,000 - ¥150,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥165,000 - ¥210,000/month.

Is Nipponbashi safe for expats?

Nipponbashi has a safety rating of 4/5 (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 Nipponbashi to Osaka center?

The commute from Nipponbashi to Osaka city center takes approximately 8 minutes by metro.

What is Nipponbashi like to live in?

Affordable central option. Electronics district (Den Den Town), good transit connections. In our data it is tagged as affordable, tech, central.