Kyoto Osaka Kobe

An affluent residential city between Osaka and Kobe, Ashiya is synonymous with old-money elegance. Tree-lined streets, well-regarded local schools, and mountain-to-sea views attract families who want a quiet, refined lifestyle with easy rail access to both cities.

The Senri and Kitasenri area in northern Osaka (Suita/Toyonaka) is a well-established expat hub, home to Osaka International School and surrounded by parks, shopping malls, and excellent transport links to central Osaka.

A man-made island in Kobe Bay, Rokko Island is a self-contained community with international schools, a hospital, and waterfront parks. It has long been a base for expat families working in Kobe's shipping, trading, and multinational sector.

Kyoto's northeastern cultural heartland, Sakyo-ku encompasses temples, the Philosopher's Path, Kyoto University, and leafy hillside neighbourhoods. Families here enjoy a slower pace, surrounded by living history and natural beauty.

A hillside ward between central Kobe and the Rokko mountains, Nada-ku offers prestigious schools (including Kobe College), sake breweries, and easy access to both the harbour waterfront and mountain hiking trails.

A vibrant central-south Osaka district combining the greenery of Tennoji Park and Zoo with the upscale residential streets of Uehommachi. Well-connected by multiple rail lines, it is a practical base for families who want urban energy with cultural depth.