{"id":7775,"date":"2026-10-23T10:32:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/?p=7775"},"modified":"2026-10-23T10:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:32:12","slug":"kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Karasuma Line Apartments in Kyoto: Rent by Station (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Karasuma Line apartments cost about \u00a545,000 to \u00a574,000 a month for a studio or 1K. The Karasuma Line is Kyoto&#8217;s main north-south subway, linking Kyoto Station with downtown Shijo and the university areas in the north. Rent is lowest in the north, from Kokusaikaikan to Kitaoji, at about \u00a545,000 to \u00a555,000. For students, Kitaoji and Imadegawa offer the best mix of price and campus access.<\/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 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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Choose Karasuma 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.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#How_Much_Do_Karasuma_Line_Apartments_Cost_at_Each_Station\" >How Much Do Karasuma Line Apartments Cost at Each Station?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#What_the_numbers_tell_you\" >What the numbers tell you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#What_Is_Each_Section_of_the_Karasuma_Line_Like\" >What Is Each Section of the Karasuma Line Like?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#North_Kokusaikaikan_to_Kitaoji\" >North: Kokusaikaikan to Kitaoji<\/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.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Center-north_Kuramaguchi_to_Marutamachi\" >Center-north: Kuramaguchi to Marutamachi<\/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.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Downtown_Karasuma_Oike_to_Gojo\" >Downtown: Karasuma Oike to Gojo<\/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.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#South_Kyoto_Station_to_Takeda\" >South: Kyoto Station to Takeda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Which_Karasuma_Line_Station_Is_Best_for_You\" >Which Karasuma 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Students_at_Doshisha_Imadegawa_or_Kuramaguchi\" >Students at Doshisha: Imadegawa or Kuramaguchi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Students_on_a_tight_budget_Kitaoji_or_Kokusaikaikan\" >Students on a tight budget: Kitaoji or Kokusaikaikan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Office_workers_downtown_Marutamachi_or_Gojo\" >Office workers downtown: Marutamachi or Gojo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Commuters_to_Osaka_Shijo_or_Gojo\" >Commuters to Osaka: Shijo or Gojo<\/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.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Frequent_travelers_Kyoto_Kuinabashi_or_Takeda\" >Frequent travelers: Kyoto, Kuinabashi or Takeda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#How_Does_the_Karasuma_Line_Compare_with_the_Tozai_Line\" >How Does the Karasuma Line Compare with the Tozai Line?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#What_Are_the_Downsides_of_Karasuma_Line_Apartments\" >What Are the Downsides of Karasuma Line Apartments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#How_Do_You_Rent_Karasuma_Line_Apartments_as_a_Foreigner\" >How Do You Rent Karasuma Line Apartments as a Foreigner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Is_the_Karasuma_Line_good_for_living_in_Kyoto\" >Is the Karasuma Line good for living in Kyoto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#What_is_the_cheapest_station_on_the_Karasuma_Line\" >What is the cheapest station on the Karasuma Line?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Which_Karasuma_Line_station_is_closest_to_Doshisha_University\" >Which Karasuma Line station is closest to Doshisha University?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Does_the_Karasuma_Line_go_to_Osaka\" >Does the Karasuma Line go to Osaka?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Does_the_Karasuma_Line_go_to_Nara\" >Does the Karasuma Line go to Nara?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Find_Karasuma_Line_Apartments_with_Arealty\" >Find Karasuma 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-26\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karasuma_Line_key_facts\"><\/span>Karasuma 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>Kyoto City Transportation Bureau<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Route<\/td><td>Kokusaikaikan (north) to Takeda (south)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>13.7 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stations<\/td><td>15 (K01 to K15)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>End-to-end time<\/td><td>About 26 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key transfers<\/td><td>JR and Shinkansen at Kyoto, Hankyu at Shijo, Tozai Line at Karasuma Oike, Kintetsu at Takeda<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest studio rent<\/td><td>Kokusaikaikan, about \u00a544,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Most expensive studio rent<\/td><td>Kujo, about \u00a573,500<\/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<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.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Karasuma-Line-apartments-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Karasuma-Line-apartments-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Karasuma-Line-apartments-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Karasuma-Line-apartments-1-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Quiet residential street in northern Kyoto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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.jp\/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_Karasuma_Line_Apartments\"><\/span>Why Choose Karasuma Line Apartments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyoto is a city of buses, and the buses are often slow and crowded with tourists. The subway is the most reliable way to get around, and the Karasuma Line is its backbone. It runs straight under Karasuma Street, from Kyoto Station in the south to the quiet residential north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three good reasons to live along it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, it avoids traffic. Buses share the roads with heavy traffic and tourist crowds, especially in spring and autumn. The whole Karasuma Line takes about 26 minutes from end to end, whatever the traffic is like above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second, it connects everything you need. Kyoto Station gives you JR lines and the Shinkansen. Shijo links to the Hankyu Line to Osaka. Karasuma Oike connects to the Tozai Line, and at Takeda some trains run straight through to Nara on the Kintetsu Line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Third, it serves several universities. Doshisha, Otani and the Kyoto Institute of Technology are all close to Karasuma Line stations. That makes the line a natural choice for international students. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kyoto apartments for foreigners guide<\/a> covers the rest of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Do_Karasuma_Line_Apartments_Cost_at_Each_Station\"><\/span>How Much Do Karasuma Line Apartments Cost at Each Station?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table lists all 15 stations from north to south. The last column shows how many stops it takes to reach Kyoto Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Station<\/th><th>Studio \/ 1K \/ 1DK rent<\/th><th>Stops to Kyoto Station<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Kokusaikaikan (K01)<\/td><td>\u00a544,800<\/td><td>10 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matsugasaki (K02)<\/td><td>\u00a554,200<\/td><td>9 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kitayama (K03)<\/td><td>\u00a555,300<\/td><td>8 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kitaoji (K04)<\/td><td>\u00a550,600<\/td><td>7 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kuramaguchi (K05)<\/td><td>\u00a562,000<\/td><td>6 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Imadegawa (K06)<\/td><td>\u00a560,900<\/td><td>5 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marutamachi (K07)<\/td><td>\u00a563,600<\/td><td>4 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karasuma Oike (K08)<\/td><td>\u00a572,400<\/td><td>3 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shijo (K09)<\/td><td>\u00a565,400<\/td><td>2 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gojo (K10)<\/td><td>\u00a567,000<\/td><td>1 stop<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kyoto (K11)<\/td><td>\u00a568,400<\/td><td>0 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kujo (K12)<\/td><td>\u00a573,500<\/td><td>1 stop<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jujo (K13)<\/td><td>\u00a572,500<\/td><td>2 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kuinabashi (K14)<\/td><td>\u00a558,300<\/td><td>3 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Takeda (K15)<\/td><td>\u00a556,300<\/td><td>4 stops<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_numbers_tell_you\"><\/span>What the numbers tell you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The north is the cheapest part of the line. Kokusaikaikan, Kitaoji, Matsugasaki and Kitayama all average under \u00a556,000. A likely reason is that these university areas have many small, older studios aimed at students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rent rises as you move toward the center. Karasuma Oike, the heart of Kyoto&#8217;s business district, averages about \u00a572,400. It is the only station where you can change to the Tozai Line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The surprise is just south of Kyoto Station. Kujo and Jujo are the most expensive stations on the line, most likely because many of the studios there are in newer buildings. Go two more stops south to Kuinabashi or Takeda, and rent drops to about \u00a556,000 to \u00a558,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared with Tokyo or Osaka, the gap between cheap and expensive stations is small. A studio anywhere on the line costs less than an average studio on the <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/midosuji-line-apartments-osaka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Midosuji Line<\/a> in central Osaka.<\/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.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Karasuma-Line-apartments-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Karasuma-Line-apartments-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Karasuma-Line-apartments-2-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Karasuma-Line-apartments-2-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern subway entrance in downtown Kyoto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Each_Section_of_the_Karasuma_Line_Like\"><\/span>What Is Each Section of the Karasuma Line Like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"North_Kokusaikaikan_to_Kitaoji\"><\/span>North: Kokusaikaikan to Kitaoji<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the quietest and greenest part of the line. Kokusaikaikan is the northern terminal, next to the Kyoto International Conference Center and surrounded by hills. Matsugasaki is about an 8-minute walk from the Kyoto Institute of Technology. Kitayama sits beside the Kyoto Botanical Gardens and has stylish cafes and bakeries. Kitaoji has a large bus terminal, a shopping complex above the station, and Otani University right outside exit 6. Browse current <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/rent\/kyoto\/kyoto-shi-kita-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kita-ku listings<\/a> to see what is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Center-north_Kuramaguchi_to_Marutamachi\"><\/span>Center-north: Kuramaguchi to Marutamachi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imadegawa is the main stop for Doshisha University&#8217;s Imadegawa Campus, which is about a 1-minute walk from the station. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/doshisha-university-student-housing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doshisha University student housing guide<\/a> explains housing options in detail. Marutamachi sits next to the Kyoto Imperial Palace park, a huge open space that is great for running and cycling. Kuramaguchi is a calm residential area between the two. Rent here is a little higher than in the north, but you are within walking or cycling distance of downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downtown_Karasuma_Oike_to_Gojo\"><\/span>Downtown: Karasuma Oike to Gojo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is central Kyoto. Karasuma Oike and Shijo are surrounded by offices, department stores and the Nishiki Market area. Shijo also connects to Hankyu&#8217;s Karasuma Station, with direct trains to Osaka. Gojo is quieter and slightly cheaper while still being close to everything. This section suits professionals and anyone who wants to walk to restaurants and shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Kyoto_Station_to_Takeda\"><\/span>South: Kyoto Station to Takeda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyoto Station is the city&#8217;s transport hub, with JR lines, the Shinkansen and airport buses. Kujo and Jujo are residential areas just south of the station. Kuinabashi is one of the two nearest stations to Ryukoku University&#8217;s Fukakusa Campus, and the station carries a &#8220;Ryukoku University&#8221; sign. Takeda is the southern end, where some trains continue on the Kintetsu Line to Nara. For Fushimi and the south side, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/budget-student-rooms-near-kyoto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budget student rooms near Kyoto<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Karasuma_Line_Station_Is_Best_for_You\"><\/span>Which Karasuma Line Station Is Best for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to compare real listings along the line? Start with the areas below. <\/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.jp\/rent\/kyoto\/kyoto-shi-kita-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kita (Kitaoji, Kitayama)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/rent\/kyoto\/kyoto-shi-nakagyo-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nakagyo (Karasuma Oike)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/rent\/kyoto\/kyoto-shi-fushimi-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fushimi (Takeda)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Students_at_Doshisha_Imadegawa_or_Kuramaguchi\"><\/span>Students at Doshisha: Imadegawa or Kuramaguchi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can walk to class from either station. Studios cost about \u00a561,000 to \u00a562,000. For a cheaper option, live at Kitaoji and ride two stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Students_on_a_tight_budget_Kitaoji_or_Kokusaikaikan\"><\/span>Students on a tight budget: Kitaoji or Kokusaikaikan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the cheapest stations on the line, at about \u00a545,000 to \u00a551,000. Kitaoji also has the bus terminal and shopping, which makes daily life easy. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/renting-apartments-kyoto-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">renting apartments in Kyoto as a student<\/a> has more tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Office_workers_downtown_Marutamachi_or_Gojo\"><\/span>Office workers downtown: Marutamachi or Gojo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both are one or two stops from Karasuma Oike and Shijo but cost less than the downtown stations themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commuters_to_Osaka_Shijo_or_Gojo\"><\/span>Commuters to Osaka: Shijo or Gojo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shijo connects to the Hankyu Kyoto Line for Umeda. Gojo is one stop away and slightly cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_travelers_Kyoto_Kuinabashi_or_Takeda\"><\/span>Frequent travelers: Kyoto, Kuinabashi or Takeda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyoto Station has the Shinkansen and airport buses. Kuinabashi and Takeda are cheaper and only three or four stops away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Karasuma_Line_Compare_with_the_Tozai_Line\"><\/span>How Does the Karasuma Line Compare with the Tozai Line?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyoto has only two subway lines, and they meet at Karasuma Oike. The Karasuma Line runs north to south. The Tozai Line runs east to west, from Uzumasa Tenjingawa in the west through Sanjo Keihan, near Gion, and on toward Yamashina in the east.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most renters, the Karasuma Line is the more useful of the two. It reaches Kyoto Station, the Hankyu Line at Shijo and the northern university areas. The Tozai Line is better if you work or study in the east of the city, or if you want quick access to Gion and the Keihan Line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good compromise is to live near Karasuma Oike. From there, you can ride either line without changing stations, although rent is higher than at most other stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Downsides_of_Karasuma_Line_Apartments\"><\/span>What Are the Downsides of Karasuma Line Apartments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Only one direction.<\/strong> The Karasuma Line runs north to south only. To go east to Gion or west to Arashiyama, you will need a bus, the Tozai Line or a bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tourist crowds downtown.<\/strong> Kyoto Station, Shijo and Karasuma Oike can be very busy during cherry blossom and autumn leaf seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Older buildings in the north.<\/strong> Many cheap studios near the universities are older and small. Check insulation, as Kyoto winters are cold and summers are humid. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/japan-apartment-viewing-checklist-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apartment viewing checklist<\/a> helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Competition in spring.<\/strong> Student areas fill fast between January and March. Start your search early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Rent_Karasuma_Line_Apartments_as_a_Foreigner\"><\/span>How Do You Rent Karasuma Line Apartments as a Foreigner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose by campus or workplace first.<\/strong> Then pick the cheapest station within a short ride.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider a bicycle.<\/strong> Kyoto is flat in the center, and many residents combine the subway with a bike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look for foreigner-friendly listings.<\/strong> Arealty marks listings that accept international tenants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare your documents.<\/strong> Students should read our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/student-visa-japan-apartment-screening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student visa apartment screening<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget for move-in costs and a guarantor.<\/strong> See our <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/apartment-move-in-cost-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apartment move-in cost guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/apartments-japan-no-guarantor-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apartments in Japan with no guarantor<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Karasuma_Line_good_for_living_in_Kyoto\"><\/span>Is the Karasuma Line good for living in Kyoto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Karasuma Line apartments give you fast, traffic-free access to Kyoto Station, downtown Shijo and several universities. The whole line takes about 26 minutes from end to end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_station_on_the_Karasuma_Line\"><\/span>What is the cheapest station on the Karasuma Line?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kokusaikaikan is the cheapest, at about \u00a544,800 for a studio. Kitaoji is also low, at about \u00a550,600, and has better shops and bus links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Karasuma_Line_station_is_closest_to_Doshisha_University\"><\/span>Which Karasuma Line station is closest to Doshisha University?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imadegawa Station is the closest stop for Doshisha&#8217;s Imadegawa Campus. The campus is about a 1-minute walk from the station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Karasuma_Line_go_to_Osaka\"><\/span>Does the Karasuma Line go to Osaka?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, but you can change at Shijo to the Hankyu Kyoto Line for Osaka-Umeda. You can also change at Kyoto Station for JR trains to Osaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Karasuma_Line_go_to_Nara\"><\/span>Does the Karasuma Line go to Nara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some trains run through from the Karasuma Line onto the Kintetsu Kyoto Line at Takeda and continue toward Nara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_Karasuma_Line_Apartments_with_Arealty\"><\/span>Find Karasuma Line Apartments with Arealty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arealty lists foreigner-friendly apartments along the Karasuma Line, from student studios near Kitaoji to downtown homes near Karasuma Oike. 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.jp\/rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apartments for rent<\/a> on Arealty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start your search on <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arealty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare more areas: <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/best-areas-to-live-in-kansai-2026-for-foreign-renters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best areas to live in Kansai<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/mastering-student-housing-japan-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student housing in Japan<\/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.jp\/rent\/kyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find My Kyoto Apartment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/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 university access information. Rent and train details change, so check current listings before you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homes.co.jp\/chintai\/kyoto\/kyotoshieikarasuma-line\/price\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LIFULL HOME&#8217;S: Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line rent by station<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karasuma_Line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikipedia: Karasuma Line<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kit.ac.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oc2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kyoto Institute of Technology: Open Campus 2025 access guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univpress.co.jp\/wp-content\/themes\/cnn3.0\/pubdata\/2025\/ocnavi\/0537.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Otani University access information (Univpress)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/search.keinet.ne.jp\/2498\/outline\/campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kawaijuku Keinet: Doshisha University campus access<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalpr.jp\/r\/17593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryukoku University: station signage at Kuinabashi (press release)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick answer: Karasuma Line apartments cost about \u00a545,000 to \u00a574,000 a month for a studio or 1K. The Karasuma Line is Kyoto&#8217;s main north-south subway, linking Kyoto Station with downtown Shijo and the university areas in the north. Rent is lowest in the north, from Kokusaikaikan to Kitaoji, at about \u00a545,000 to \u00a555,000. For students, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7776,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[592,712],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-area-guide","category-kyoto-area-guide"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Karasuma Line Apartments in Kyoto: Rent by Station (2026) - A-Realty Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Karasuma Line apartments in Kyoto compared at all 15 subway stations: 2026 studio rent, university access and the best stops for students and foreigners.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/kyoto-karasuma-line-apartments-student-guide-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Karasuma Line Apartments in Kyoto: Rent by Station (2026) - 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