Living in Mikage

The center of Hanshin-kan Modernism, formed in the early 1900s when business magnates and industrialists built mansions in large numbers, its upscale residential landscape is distinguished by Mikage stone walls and hedges. It is a rare location where two lines, Hanshin and Hankyu, overlap within walking distance, but in exchange JR has no station named Mikage, so you must walk 1 km to the nearest JR station. Rents carry a clear wealthy-district premium over central Kobe.

This is a leading upscale residential area in Higashinada Ward, close to Hanshin, Hankyu and JR alike. With the image of a wealthy district known for Mikage stone, it is quiet and has a good educational environment, so it is preferred by families for long-term residence, and stylish residential streets spread widely. Because it is a wealthy district, rents are on the high side. Three lines give good access to Sannomiya and Osaka, so it suits families who want a dignified place to live.