Is Bunkyo city safe? Moving to Wards in Tokyo,Japan

This section introduces the livability of Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo compared to the other 23 wards.

Livability of Bunkyo-ku｜First Conclusion

Bunkyo-ku is a fascinating area rich in history and culture. During the Edo period (1603-1867), many samurai residences and temples and shrines were built in the area, and during the Meiji period (1868-1912), the area was known as the home of many literary figures and scholars.

Even today, the area is characterized as an educational district with many universities and research institutes, including the University of Tokyo. The area is also home to tourist attractions such as Tokyo Dome, Rikugien and Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, as well as Nezu Shrine and Gokokuji Temple.

With such characteristics, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo can be simply described as a very safe area to live in. However, it should be noted that property prices are relatively high.

Compare Bunkyo-ku with other wards

Above, the green line is the valuation of Bunkyo-ku, and the orange line is the average valuation of the other 23 wards of Tokyo. Let us look at each of them in turn.

Accessibility of Bunkyo-ku

Bunkyo-ku has 6 train lines and 14 stations.

There are numerous subways running through the area, which seems to be very convenient for commuting to and from work and school.

Bunkyo-ku Population and Future Population

The population of Bunkyo-ku is approximately 240,000.

The future population in 2045 will be 248,930 (103.88%), an increase of 9,300 from the current population. This is an excellent figure for a 3.88% population increase in a time when the entire nation of Japan is projected to experience population decline.

Even within the same 23 wards, there are areas where population is projected to decrease. In contrast, the fact that the population is projected to increase will further increase the value of the city, for example, in terms of real estate prices.

Is Bunkyo city safe?

Compared to the surrounding wards, the public safety in Bunkyo-ku seems to be “very good.

The number of crimes in 2022 was 898, which is 3.75 crimes per 1,000 people in Bunkyo-ku.

Since the average number of crimes per 1,000 people in other wards is about 6 to 7, Bunkyo-ku was rated “very good” in terms of public safety.

The Tokyo Dome City is located in the entertainment district, and there have been reports of pickpocketing and littering during events and shopping. This is something you need to be aware of.

Property quotes in Bunkyo Ward

The market prices of properties for rent and for sale in Bunkyo-ku are shown above.

As shown in the table, property prices in Bunkyo-ku were rated higher than in other surrounding wards. The market for studio apartments is relatively modest due to the fact that it is in the Bunkyo district, but other than that, the market for both rental and for-sale apartments seems to be quite high.

Number of Hospitals in Bunkyo-ku

There are 278 hospitals and other medical facilities in Bunkyo Ward.

This is 1.16 per 1,000 people, which is a “high” level compared to other cities outside the 23 wards of Tokyo (where you can reach a Yamanote Line station in about 30 minutes).

Bunkyo-ku Childcare

As for childcare, the data for 2022 shows that there were 2 children on the waiting list in Bunkyo Ward. Also, there appear to be 66 pediatricians and 96 licensed childcare facilities.

Even within the 23 wards, there are some wards with zero children on waiting lists. In contrast, Bunkyo-ku has 2 children, so you need to be careful if you want to leave your child in this ward.

“待機児童＝Taiki jidō” in Japan refers to children who need but can’t secure a spot in childcare facilities due to shortage. This is a major social issue.

What you need to know before moving to Bunkyo-ku

Here we report on the contents of the regional hazard measurement survey for earthquakes published by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Development.

The above figure is a color-coded diagram of five levels of “overall risk” calculated from two factors, “building collapse risk” and “fire risk.

According to the chart, Bunkyo Ward has the lowest risk level from rank 1 (light blue area) to rank 4 (red area).

The areas in Bunkyo Ward that are particularly high risk (rank 4) are as follows

• 6 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
• 2 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
• 5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
• 2 Nezu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

For more information, please visit the Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Development page. If you are considering moving to Bunkyo-ku, we recommend that you take a look at this page.

Bunkyo-ku livability summary

We checked the livability of Bunkyo-ku and found it to be as shown above.

Good points would be that the area is safe and has a large number of hospitals. On the other hand, it should be noted that property prices are high and there are children on waiting lists.

Why don’t you positively consider moving to Bunkyo-ku?

The information published on this site is the data at the time of the survey. Therefore, please be sure to check the latest data by yourself.

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