Living in Kitano

A junction station in southern Hachioji where the Keio Line and the Takao Line split. Trains run to Shinjuku with no transfer, and rents are low for the Tama area. It is a realistic choice for families looking for a large home at a low price.

Kitano is a transfer station in Hachioji where the Keio Line and the Takao Line meet. As the junction of the two lines, the way splits toward Shinjuku and toward Takao. It sits on the western outskirts of Tokyo, so reaching the city center takes time. With calm residential streets and cheap rents, it is a neighborhood that is easy on the budget for families.