{"id":7916,"date":"2026-10-27T06:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T05:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/?p=7916"},"modified":"2026-10-27T07:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T06:33:00","slug":"hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/","title":{"rendered":"Hankyu Kyoto Line Apartments: Rent at 28 Stations (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Hankyu Kyoto Line apartments cost about \u00a557,000 to \u00a581,000 a month for a studio or 1K. The line runs from Osaka-umeda to Kyoto-kawaramachi in about 43 minutes by limited express, for a \u00a5410 fare. Rent is fairly flat along the line, with only about \u00a524,000 between the cheapest and most expensive station. Karasuma in downtown Kyoto averages less than Juso in Osaka. If you commute in both directions, Takatsuki-shi and Ibaraki-shi sit near the middle, with Osaka about 20 minutes away and Kyoto about 25 to 30 minutes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Why_Choose_Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Apartments\" >Why Choose Hankyu Kyoto Line Apartments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Rent_by_Station_2026\" >Hankyu Kyoto Line Rent by Station (2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Neighborhoods_Section_by_Section\" >Hankyu Kyoto Line Neighborhoods, Section by Section<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Osaka-umeda_to_Minamikata_the_city_end\" >Osaka-umeda to Minamikata: the city end<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Awaji_and_Kami-shinjo_northeast_Osaka_value\" >Awaji and Kami-shinjo: northeast Osaka value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Shojaku_to_Ibaraki-shi_suburban_Settsu_and_Ibaraki\" >Shojaku to Ibaraki-shi: suburban Settsu and Ibaraki<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Tonda_and_Takatsuki-shi_the_halfway_point\" >Tonda and Takatsuki-shi: the halfway point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Kammaki_to_Higashi-Muko_the_Kyoto_Prefecture_border\" >Kammaki to Higashi-Muko: the Kyoto Prefecture border<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Rakusaiguchi_and_Katsura_west_Kyoto\" >Rakusaiguchi and Katsura: west Kyoto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Nishi-Kyogoku_to_Kyoto-kawaramachi_downtown_Kyoto\" >Nishi-Kyogoku to Kyoto-kawaramachi: downtown Kyoto<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Living_Between_Osaka_and_Kyoto_Which_Way_Do_You_Commute\" >Living Between Osaka and Kyoto: Which Way Do You Commute?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Which_Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Station_Is_Best_for_You\" >Which Hankyu Kyoto Line Station Is Best for You?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Office_workers_in_Umeda_Juso_or_Kami-shinjo\" >Office workers in Umeda: Juso or Kami-shinjo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Kyoto_workers_on_a_budget_Katsura\" >Kyoto workers on a budget: Katsura<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Couples_commuting_to_both_cities_Takatsuki-shi_or_Ibaraki-shi\" >Couples commuting to both cities: Takatsuki-shi or Ibaraki-shi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Students_Awaji_Kami-shinjo_or_Karasuma\" >Students: Awaji, Kami-shinjo or Karasuma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Lowest_budget_Aikawa_Tonda_or_Nagaoka-Tenjin\" >Lowest budget: Aikawa, Tonda or Nagaoka-Tenjin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_vs_JR_Kyoto_Line_Which_Is_Better\" >Hankyu Kyoto Line vs JR Kyoto Line: Which Is Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#What_Are_the_Downsides_of_Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Apartments\" >What Are the Downsides of Hankyu Kyoto Line Apartments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#How_to_Rent_a_Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Apartment_as_a_Foreigner\" >How to Rent a Hankyu Kyoto Line Apartment as a Foreigner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Find_Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Apartments_with_Arealty\" >Find Hankyu Kyoto Line Apartments with Arealty<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#About_this_guide\" >About this guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/hankyu-kyoto-line-apartments-osaka-kyoto-commute\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_key_facts\"><\/span>Hankyu Kyoto Line key facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Operator<\/td><td>Hankyu Railway<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Route<\/td><td>Osaka-umeda (Osaka) to Kyoto-kawaramachi (Kyoto)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>47.7 km from Osaka-umeda (45.3 km officially, from Juso)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stations served<\/td><td>28, including Osaka-umeda<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Osaka-umeda to Kyoto-kawaramachi<\/td><td>About 43 minutes by limited express, \u00a5410<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Branch lines<\/td><td>Senri Line from Awaji, Arashiyama Line from Katsura<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Through service<\/td><td>Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line via the Senri Line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest studio rent<\/td><td>Aikawa, about \u00a557,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Most expensive studio rent<\/td><td>Osaka-umeda, about \u00a581,400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Rent figures are LIFULL HOME&#8217;S averages for studio, 1K and 1DK apartments within a 10-minute walk of each station, checked October 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/osaka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse Osaka Apartments<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/kyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse Kyoto Apartments<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Apartments\"><\/span>Why Choose Hankyu Kyoto Line Apartments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Hankyu Kyoto Line is the cheapest rail link between central Osaka and central Kyoto. It starts at Osaka-umeda, next to JR Osaka Station, and ends at Kyoto-kawaramachi, in the middle of Kyoto&#8217;s main shopping district. The line was built by the Shin-Keihan Railway and reached Kyoto in 1928. Hankyu kept it after a wartime merger with Keihan ended in 1949.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three reasons foreign renters like Hankyu Kyoto Line apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Two big cities on one ticket.<\/strong> Most commuter lines only feed one city center. This line serves two, so you can live in between and work in either place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Low fares.<\/strong> A one-way ride from Osaka-umeda to Kyoto-kawaramachi costs \u00a5410. JR charges \u00a5580 between Osaka and Kyoto stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flat rent from end to end.<\/strong> On LIFULL HOME&#8217;S data, the gap between the cheapest and most expensive station is only about \u00a524,000. You can choose a station by commute and lifestyle, not just price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-1-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern apartment building near Hankyu Umeda Station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Rent_by_Station_2026\"><\/span>Hankyu Kyoto Line Rent by Station (2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table lists all 28 stations from Osaka to Kyoto. &#8220;Fastest stop&#8221; shows the fastest regular train that stops there. Limited express (LE) is fastest, then semi-limited express (semi-LE), then semi-express. Some small stations get local trains only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Station<\/th><th>Area<\/th><th>km from Osaka-umeda<\/th><th>Fastest stop<\/th><th>Studio\/1K rent<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Osaka-umeda<\/td><td>Kita-ku, Osaka<\/td><td>0.0<\/td><td>LE<\/td><td>\u00a581,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Juso<\/td><td>Yodogawa-ku, Osaka<\/td><td>2.4<\/td><td>LE<\/td><td>\u00a571,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minamikata<\/td><td>Yodogawa-ku, Osaka<\/td><td>4.3<\/td><td>Semi-express<\/td><td>\u00a571,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sozenji<\/td><td>Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka<\/td><td>5.6<\/td><td>Local<\/td><td>\u00a568,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Awaji<\/td><td>Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka<\/td><td>6.6<\/td><td>LE<\/td><td>\u00a567,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kami-shinjo<\/td><td>Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka<\/td><td>8.7<\/td><td>Semi-express<\/td><td>\u00a561,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aikawa<\/td><td>Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka<\/td><td>9.6<\/td><td>Local<\/td><td>\u00a557,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shojaku<\/td><td>Settsu<\/td><td>11.8<\/td><td>Local<\/td><td>\u00a563,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Settsu-shi<\/td><td>Settsu<\/td><td>13.3<\/td><td>Local<\/td><td>\u00a567,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minami-Ibaraki<\/td><td>Ibaraki<\/td><td>15.3<\/td><td>Semi-express<\/td><td>\u00a567,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ibaraki-shi<\/td><td>Ibaraki<\/td><td>17.2<\/td><td>LE<\/td><td>\u00a562,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sojiji<\/td><td>Ibaraki<\/td><td>19.2<\/td><td>Local<\/td><td>\u00a563,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tonda<\/td><td>Takatsuki<\/td><td>19.7<\/td><td>Local<\/td><td>\u00a558,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Takatsuki-shi<\/td><td>Takatsuki<\/td><td>23.0<\/td><td>LE<\/td><td>\u00a570,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kammaki<\/td><td>Takatsuki<\/td><td>27.3<\/td><td>Semi-express<\/td><td>\u00a570,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minase<\/td><td>Shimamoto<\/td><td>28.1<\/td><td>Semi-express<\/td><td>\u00a564,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oyamazaki<\/td><td>Oyamazaki, Kyoto<\/td><td>30.1<\/td><td>Semi-express<\/td><td>\u00a561,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nishiyama Tennozan<\/td><td>Nagaokakyo<\/td><td>32.6<\/td><td>Semi-express<\/td><td>\u00a576,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nagaoka-Tenjin<\/td><td>Nagaokakyo<\/td><td>34.1<\/td><td>LE<\/td><td>\u00a558,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nishi-Muko<\/td><td>Muko<\/td><td>36.0<\/td><td>Semi-express<\/td><td>\u00a559,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Higashi-Muko<\/td><td>Muko<\/td><td>37.4<\/td><td>Semi-express<\/td><td>\u00a564,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rakusaiguchi<\/td><td>Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto<\/td><td>38.7<\/td><td>Semi-express<\/td><td>\u00a573,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Katsura<\/td><td>Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto<\/td><td>40.4<\/td><td>LE<\/td><td>\u00a558,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nishi-Kyogoku<\/td><td>Ukyo-ku, Kyoto<\/td><td>42.5<\/td><td>Semi-express<\/td><td>\u00a569,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saiin<\/td><td>Ukyo-ku, Kyoto<\/td><td>44.3<\/td><td>Semi-LE<\/td><td>\u00a564,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Omiya<\/td><td>Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto<\/td><td>45.7<\/td><td>Semi-LE<\/td><td>\u00a565,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karasuma<\/td><td>Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto<\/td><td>46.8<\/td><td>LE<\/td><td>\u00a565,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kyoto-kawaramachi<\/td><td>Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto<\/td><td>47.7<\/td><td>LE<\/td><td>\u00a568,600<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Source: LIFULL HOME&#8217;S, average rent for studio, 1K and 1DK apartments within a 10-minute walk, excluding management fees, checked October 2026. Distances are Wikipedia&#8217;s figures from Juso plus 2.4 km to Osaka-umeda; train stops follow the timetable classes listed there. Semi-LE and commuter limited express trains run mainly in rush hours.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few patterns stand out. Three limited express stops are among the cheapest on the line: Nagaoka-Tenjin, Katsura and Ibaraki-shi. Central Kyoto is not expensive by this measure, since Karasuma averages about \u00a565,000. If you need more space, Nagaoka-Tenjin also has the lowest average for 1LDK, 2K and 2DK units, at about \u00a571,900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Neighborhoods_Section_by_Section\"><\/span>Hankyu Kyoto Line Neighborhoods, Section by Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Osaka-umeda_to_Minamikata_the_city_end\"><\/span>Osaka-umeda to Minamikata: the city end<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osaka-umeda is the terminal for all three Hankyu main lines. It connects to JR Osaka Station, the Midosuji Line and the Hanshin Line. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/umeda-neighborhood-guide\/\">Umeda neighborhood guide<\/a> covers living right in the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juso is one stop out and is a transfer point for the Hankyu Kobe and Takarazuka lines. Umeda is about five minutes away. The area around the station has several shopping streets and is the nearest station to the Yodogawa Ward Office. Minamikata connects to the Midosuji Line at Nishinakajima-Minamigata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Awaji_and_Kami-shinjo_northeast_Osaka_value\"><\/span>Awaji and Kami-shinjo: northeast Osaka value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Awaji is where the Senri Line branches off. Some trains run from Kyoto straight onto the Senri Line and the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line, toward Kitahama and Tengachaya. JR-Awaji Station on the Osaka Higashi Line is also nearby. The tracks around Awaji are being raised above street level, a project now expected to finish in 2031.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kami-shinjo is a semi-express stop with studios near \u00a561,000. It ranked 10th in LIFULL HOME&#8217;S 2026 list of the most searched rental stations in the Kansai region. Aikawa, one stop further, has the lowest studio average on the whole line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shojaku_to_Ibaraki-shi_suburban_Settsu_and_Ibaraki\"><\/span>Shojaku to Ibaraki-shi: suburban Settsu and Ibaraki<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shojaku and Settsu-shi are quiet local stops in Settsu City. Minami-Ibaraki adds a transfer to the Osaka Monorail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ibaraki-shi is the main hub here and a limited express stop. Osaka-umeda is about 20 minutes away and Kyoto-kawaramachi about 30 minutes. Next to the station you will find the Ibaraki Hankyu Hondori shopping street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tonda_and_Takatsuki-shi_the_halfway_point\"><\/span>Tonda and Takatsuki-shi: the halfway point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Takatsuki-shi is close to the true middle of the line. By limited express, Osaka-umeda is about 22 minutes away and Kyoto-kawaramachi about 25 minutes. The one-way fare to Umeda is \u00a5290.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JR Takatsuki Station is about a 10-minute walk away, and JR special rapid trains stop there. The Takatsuki Center-gai arcade runs between the two stations. Tonda, one stop toward Osaka, is a local-only stop with studios near \u00a558,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kammaki_to_Higashi-Muko_the_Kyoto_Prefecture_border\"><\/span>Kammaki to Higashi-Muko: the Kyoto Prefecture border<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Oyamazaki the line crosses into Kyoto Prefecture. Kammaki, Minase, Oyamazaki and Nishiyama Tennozan are small semi-express stops. Nishiyama Tennozan is the newest station on the line and opened in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nagaoka-Tenjin is the limited express stop for Nagaokakyo City. It reaches Osaka-umeda in about 33 minutes by semi-limited express. Nishi-Muko and Higashi-Muko serve Muko City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rakusaiguchi_and_Katsura_west_Kyoto\"><\/span>Rakusaiguchi and Katsura: west Kyoto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katsura is one of the best value stops on the line. Every train type stops here, and studios average about \u00a558,900. Karasuma and Kawaramachi are under 10 minutes away, and Osaka-umeda about 35 minutes by limited express.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katsura is also where the Arashiyama Line begins, so Arashiyama is about seven minutes away. The east exit connects to Mu Hankyu Katsura, with a supermarket, bookshop and pharmacy. Rakusaiguchi, one stop south, averages about \u00a514,000 more than Katsura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nishi-Kyogoku_to_Kyoto-kawaramachi_downtown_Kyoto\"><\/span>Nishi-Kyogoku to Kyoto-kawaramachi: downtown Kyoto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nishi-Kyogoku also carries the name of Nishikyogoku Athletic Park. It ranked 47th in the same LIFULL HOME&#8217;S Kansai list. Saiin and Omiya connect to the Randen tram line toward Arashiyama. Omiya was the line&#8217;s Kyoto terminal until the extension to Kawaramachi opened in 1963.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karasuma links to the Karasuma subway line at Shijo Station, and Kyoto Station is about five minutes away by subway. Daimaru Kyoto and Nishiki Market are close by. Kyoto-kawaramachi sits in Kyoto&#8217;s biggest downtown area, near Takashimaya and the Gion district across the river. For more on the city, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/kyoto-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/\">Kyoto apartments for rent<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-2-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-2-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cozy residential street along Hankyu Kyoto Line<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_Between_Osaka_and_Kyoto_Which_Way_Do_You_Commute\"><\/span>Living Between Osaka and Kyoto: Which Way Do You Commute?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Hankyu Kyoto Line works in both directions. Before choosing a station, decide which city you will travel to most days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Live at<\/th><th>To Osaka-umeda<\/th><th>To Kyoto-kawaramachi<\/th><th>Studio rent<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Osaka-umeda<\/td><td>0 min<\/td><td>About 43 min<\/td><td>\u00a581,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ibaraki-shi<\/td><td>About 20 min<\/td><td>About 30 min<\/td><td>\u00a562,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Takatsuki-shi<\/td><td>About 22 min<\/td><td>About 25 min<\/td><td>\u00a570,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Katsura<\/td><td>About 35 min<\/td><td>Under 10 min<\/td><td>\u00a558,900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Fastest limited express times. Rush-hour trains can take longer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You work in Osaka.<\/strong> Stay between Juso and Ibaraki-shi. Within Osaka City, Aikawa and Kami-shinjo have the lowest studio rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You work in Kyoto.<\/strong> Katsura is under 10 minutes from Karasuma and Kawaramachi, and Saiin and Omiya are closer still. Katsura is cheaper, and every train type stops there, including the weekend rapid limited express.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You work in both, or your partner works in the other city.<\/strong> Takatsuki-shi and Ibaraki-shi are the balanced picks. Both are limited express stops with a 20 to 30 minute ride to either end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/osaka\/osaka-shi-higashiyodogawa-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Higashiyodogawa (Awaji, Kami-shinjo)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/osaka\/ibaraki-shi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ibaraki (Ibaraki-shi, Minami-Ibaraki)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/osaka\/takatsuki-shi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Takatsuki (Takatsuki-shi, Tonda)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/kyoto\/muko-shi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muko (Higashi-Muko, Nishi-Muko)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/kyoto\/kyoto-shi-nishikyo-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nishikyo (Katsura, Rakusaiguchi)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/kyoto\/kyoto-shi-shimogyo-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shimogyo (Karasuma, Kawaramachi)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Station_Is_Best_for_You\"><\/span>Which Hankyu Kyoto Line Station Is Best for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Office_workers_in_Umeda_Juso_or_Kami-shinjo\"><\/span>Office workers in Umeda: Juso or Kami-shinjo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juso is about five minutes from Umeda and also has the Kobe and Takarazuka lines. Kami-shinjo costs about \u00a510,000 less a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kyoto_workers_on_a_budget_Katsura\"><\/span>Kyoto workers on a budget: Katsura<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katsura has the cheapest studio average among stations under 10 minutes from downtown Kyoto. It is also a stop for every train type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Couples_commuting_to_both_cities_Takatsuki-shi_or_Ibaraki-shi\"><\/span>Couples commuting to both cities: Takatsuki-shi or Ibaraki-shi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both are limited express stops in the middle of the line. Ibaraki-shi is about \u00a57,700 cheaper. Takatsuki-shi adds JR special rapid trains a short walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Students_Awaji_Kami-shinjo_or_Karasuma\"><\/span>Students: Awaji, Kami-shinjo or Karasuma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some trains run from Awaji onto the Senri Line, which serves Kansai University. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/kansai-university-student-housing-guide\/\">Kansai University student housing guide<\/a>. For Doshisha University, change at Karasuma for the subway. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/doshisha-university-student-housing-guide\/\">Doshisha University student housing<\/a> covers the Imadegawa area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lowest_budget_Aikawa_Tonda_or_Nagaoka-Tenjin\"><\/span>Lowest budget: Aikawa, Tonda or Nagaoka-Tenjin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studios average about \u00a557,000 to \u00a559,000. Nagaoka-Tenjin is the only one of the three with limited express service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_vs_JR_Kyoto_Line_Which_Is_Better\"><\/span>Hankyu Kyoto Line vs JR Kyoto Line: Which Is Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both lines link Osaka and Kyoto, but they reach different parts of each city. Our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/best-areas-to-live-in-kansai-2026-for-foreign-renters\/\">best areas to live in Kansai<\/a> compares the wider region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Hankyu Kyoto Line<\/th><th>JR Kyoto Line<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Osaka terminal<\/td><td>Osaka-umeda<\/td><td>Osaka (plus Shin-Osaka)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kyoto terminal<\/td><td>Kyoto-kawaramachi (downtown)<\/td><td>Kyoto Station<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fastest Osaka to Kyoto<\/td><td>About 43 minutes<\/td><td>About 29 minutes by special rapid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One-way fare<\/td><td>\u00a5410<\/td><td>\u00a5580<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Downtown Kyoto, west Kyoto, low fares<\/td><td>Shinkansen access, speed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you work near Shijo-Karasuma or Kawaramachi, the Hankyu Kyoto Line drops you closer. If you often take the Shinkansen, JR is easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Downsides_of_Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Apartments\"><\/span>What Are the Downsides of Hankyu Kyoto Line Apartments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No direct link to Kyoto Station or Shin-Osaka.<\/strong> To reach the Shinkansen, change at Karasuma for the subway in Kyoto, or travel to Shin-Osaka via the Midosuji Line in Osaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Many stops get limited service.<\/strong> Sozenji, Aikawa, Shojaku, Settsu-shi, Sojiji and Tonda are served only by local trains. During the day, most locals run only between Osaka and Takatsuki-shi. Check the timetable before you sign a lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Busy rush hours.<\/strong> The commuter limited express runs on weekday mornings, and car 5 on these trains is women-only. If you want a guaranteed seat, the PRiVACE reserved car costs \u00a5500 on top of the fare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A walk at Umeda.<\/strong> Hankyu Osaka-umeda is next to JR Osaka Station, but transfers on foot take about 5 to 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Rent_a_Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Apartment_as_a_Foreigner\"><\/span>How to Rent a Hankyu Kyoto Line Apartment as a Foreigner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set your budget.<\/strong> Plan for rent plus about four to six months of rent in move-in costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose your main direction.<\/strong> Decide whether you will commute to Osaka, Kyoto or both, then pick two or three stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check walking time.<\/strong> Many listings are 10 to 15 minutes from the station. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/walking-distance-to-train-stations-for-apartments-in-japan\/\">walking distance to train stations<\/a> explains what each minute really means.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare documents.<\/strong> You will usually need your residence card, passport, proof of income and a Japanese phone number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a guarantor company.<\/strong> Most landlords require one. Arealty can help you choose a company that accepts foreign tenants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit or request a video tour.<\/strong> Look at the street at night, the nearest supermarket and the route to the station.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a student in Kyoto, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/renting-apartments-kyoto-students\/\">renting apartments in Kyoto as a student<\/a> explains the extra steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-3.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-3-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hankyu-Kyoto-Line-apartments-3-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charming side street near Karasuma in Kyoto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793076325016\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much do Hankyu Kyoto Line apartments cost?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A studio or 1K costs about \u00a557,000 to \u00a581,000 a month in 2026. Osaka-umeda is the most expensive station and Aikawa is the cheapest.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793076342098\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the cheapest station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Aikawa has the lowest average studio rent, at about \u00a557,100. Among limited express stops, Nagaoka-Tenjin and Katsura are cheapest, at under \u00a559,000.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793076346722\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does the Hankyu Kyoto Line take from Osaka to Kyoto?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">About 43 minutes from Osaka-umeda to Kyoto-kawaramachi by limited express. The one-way fare is \u00a5410.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793076354214\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where should I live if I work in both Osaka and Kyoto?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Takatsuki-shi and Ibaraki-shi are the best balanced choices. Takatsuki-shi is about 22 minutes from Osaka-umeda and 25 minutes from Kyoto-kawaramachi. Ibaraki-shi is about 20 and 30 minutes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793076359896\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does the Hankyu Kyoto Line go to Kyoto Station?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Get off at Karasuma and take the Karasuma subway line from Shijo Station. Kyoto Station is about five minutes away.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793076370379\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is there a reserved seat service on the Hankyu Kyoto Line?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. PRiVACE is a reserved car on some trains between Osaka-umeda and Kyoto-kawaramachi. It costs \u00a5500 on top of the normal fare.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_Hankyu_Kyoto_Line_Apartments_with_Arealty\"><\/span>Find Hankyu Kyoto Line Apartments with Arealty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arealty lists apartments along the whole Hankyu Kyoto Line, from Osaka to central Kyoto. Every listing is in English, and our team helps with applications, guarantor companies and contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Browse all <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\">apartments for rent<\/a> on Arealty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start your search on <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\">Arealty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare more areas: <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/umeda-neighborhood-guide\/\">Umeda neighborhood guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/kyoto-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/\">Kyoto apartments for rent<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us your station, budget and move date, and our bilingual team will send matching options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find My Hankyu Kyoto Line Apartment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/inquire\/rent-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talk to Our Team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_this_guide\"><\/span>About this guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide was written by Lucy Nguyen, Marketing Specialist at Arealty, using station-level rent data and official railway information. 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