Living in Hakozaki

Since Kyushu University's old campus moved away, a redevelopment of about 56 hectares, among the largest in Japan, has been under way on its site, so it is a neighborhood whose scenery keeps changing as new condominiums go up. About 80 stores in the shopping street at the gate of Hakozaki Shrine form friendly living infrastructure. Hakata and Tenjin are both reachable without transfers while it is cheaper than the city center, so it suits students and single people who want budget-friendly solo living.

This is a student neighborhood in Higashi Ward, served by the JR Kagoshima Main Line and the subway Hakozaki Line. It is a living area for people living alone beside Kyushu University's old campus, with low rents and a friendly atmosphere thanks to Hakozaki Shrine and the shopping street. It is worth knowing that the area is being redeveloped following the campus relocation. JR and the subway give good access to Hakata and prices are low, so it suits students who want budget-friendly solo living.