Living in Katsura

The junction station in Nishikyo Ward where two Hankyu lines meet. By express it is 10 minutes to downtown Kyoto and 34 minutes to Osaka Umeda, so commuting in either direction is possible, and it is cheaper than the entertainment districts of the city center. Above all, Nishikyo Ward has the lowest crime rate of Kyoto's 11 wards and ranks first in park area and in the share of the population aged 14 or under, so it is regarded as a good neighborhood for raising children.

This is a western residential area where the Hankyu Kyoto Line and Arashiyama Line cross. A calm neighborhood known for the Katsura Imperial Villa, it has good Hankyu access to Kawaramachi and Osaka, and reasonable rents make it a solid choice for families. Being away from the city center, it has few entertainment districts. Commuting in both the Kyoto and Osaka directions is possible and the environment is calm, so it suits families settling in.