Living in Kariya

A company town where the headquarters of Toyota group companies such as Denso, Toyota Industries, Toyota Auto Body and Aisin are concentrated. JR and the Meitetsu Mikawa Line give several route options, and rents are clearly cheaper than in downtown Nagoya. It is a realistic choice for office workers and families who want manufacturing jobs together with a good commute and good value.

This is Kariya, an industrial city in Nishimikawa, where the JR Tokaido Line meets Meitetsu. With many Denso and Toyota group companies, demand from office workers is high, and JR gives good access to Nagoya while rents are more reasonable than in the city center, so you can combine jobs, commuting and good value. However, its industrial-city character is strong, so the atmosphere is somewhat rough-hewn. It suits office workers and families who want manufacturing jobs and a family-friendly environment.