Yokose Town, Saitama埼玉県横瀬町
Living in Yokose Town, Saitama
We have Summarized the livability of Yokose Town, Saitama.
CHICHIBU AREA秩父地域
CONTENTS
- What kind of place is Yokose Town?
- Yokose TownPR video
- How is the traffic situation in Yokose Town?
- How are the rent and land prices in Yokose Town?
- How is childcare and education in Yokose Town?
- How about shopping in Yokose Town?
- How about jobs and recruitment in Yokose Town?
- Yokose Town’s unique subsidy/subsidy system
What kind of place is Yokose Town, Saitama?
Terasaka rice terraces and Mount Buko
A Utopian Town Connecting Hannō and Chichibu: Yokose Town
Located in the northwestern part of Saitama Prefecture, Yokose Town in Chichibu District serves as the eastern gateway to the Chichibu area. The town has a population of 8,051 people, consisting of 4,005 men and 4,046 women, across 3,343 households.
Most of the town is mountainous, situated to the north of Mount Bukō and at the southeastern edge of the Chichibu Basin. The town’s primary industry is limestone mining, sourced from Mount Bukō.
At Michi-no-Eki Kajukoen Ashigakubo in Yokose Town, the “Ashigakubo Icicles” event is held every year from early January to late February.
Visitors can enjoy an enchanting ice world that spans 30 meters in height and 200 meters in width. At night, the area is illuminated, making it a popular destination for dates as well as family outings.
PR video of Yokose Town, Saitama
Yokoze Town introduction video for the Principality of Andorra
Ashigakubo Icicles 2022 Trailer
How is the traffic situation in Yokose Town?
Yokoze Station
A Mountain Town Connecting Hannō and Chichibu: Yokose Town
The main road in the area is National Route 299. Additionally, Saitama Prefecture Route 11 (Kumagaya-Ogawa-Chichibu Line), Tokyo-Saitama Prefecture Route 53 (Ōme-Chichibu Line), and Saitama Prefecture Route 231 (Yokose Station Line) also pass through the town.
The Seibu Chichibu Line, operated by Seibu Railway, serves Yokose Town with two stations: Yokose Station and Ashigakubo Station. Many people use this line for access to Hannō City and Chichibu City.
Seibu Kanko Bus operates buses in the area, although many residents also use taxis. Since April 2021, a reservation-based shared taxi service has been available, allowing passengers to travel from their homes to destinations by reserving a time and sharing the ride with other passengers.
Discounts are offered to those aged 70 and older, as well as individuals who have voluntarily relinquished their driver’s license, supporting convenient mobility for seniors and others in town.
Seibu Tourist Bus operates the area and provides transportation within and outside the town.
It is an area where it is inconvenient to live without a car, so a personal car is essential.
How are the rent and land prices in Yokose Town?
A Perfect Town for Those Who Dream of Mountain Living: Yokose Town
The average rent for rental properties in Chichibu District, where Yokose Town is located, is approximately 42,000 yen for a 1DK apartment and 49,000 yen for a 2DK apartment.
As of 2021, the standard land price in Yokose Town averaged 32,625 yen per square meter. The highest land price in the town is found near Yokose Station, in the Oyatsu Yokose area at 4539-2, priced at 45,100 yen per square meter. The second-highest is a residential area about 900 meters from Yokose Station, in the Oyatsu Yokose area at 4379-6, priced at 37,200 yen per square meter. The third highest is also a residential area around 900 meters from Yokose Station, located in Oyatsu Yokose at 2171-5, priced at 33,400 yen per square meter.
About 70% of the area is covered by forest, making it a great place for those who dream of a life in the mountains that can’t be experienced in the city.
In mountainous areas, you must be careful of risks such as disasters.
How is childcare and education in Yokose Town?
Roadside Station Fruit Park Ashigakubo Yokozegawa
A Town with Limited Educational Facilities but Strong Childcare Support: Yokose Town
Yokose Town has only one elementary school, Yokose Elementary School, and one junior high school, Yokose Junior High School.
The town has a public daycare center, Yokose Town Daycare, and a private certified Kodomoen (a combined daycare and kindergarten), Chichibu Hosho Kindergarten. With zero waitlisted children, Yokose Town is friendly to dual-income households.
In Yokose Town, the Child Medical Expense Subsidy Program applies to children up to 18 years old who are enrolled in health insurance, covering out-of-pocket expenses for insured medical services. This generous support stands out, as many other municipalities only provide subsidies up to junior high school, offering significant benefits for families raising children.
Most of the town is surrounded by mountains, making it an ideal place for those who want to raise their children in an environment full of nature.
There are few educational institutions, so there are few school options.
How about shopping in Yokose Town?
Agri Marche Yokoze: From the JA Chichibu website
Yokoze Town: A town where you can eat fresh agricultural products
Yokoze Town is home to supermarkets such as Yaoyoshi and JA Chichibu’s Agri Marche Yokoze, as well as drugstores, convenience stores, home improvement centers and other commercial facilities, so you can do all your daily shopping within the town.
In addition, the town also has a roadside station called Ashigakubo Fruit Park, which is very popular with locals, where you can purchase fresh vegetables and local specialties unique to Chichibu.
The waterfront café’s premium soft serve ice cream, with its rich yet refreshing taste, is very popular.
There are local supermarkets and drug stores, making it convenient for small purchases.
There are no large stores or entertainment facilities such as shopping malls or department stores, so if you want to enjoy shopping, you will need to travel to nearby cities.
How about jobs and recruitment in Yokose Town?
Yokoze Town: A town where many people seek employment outside the town
The commuting rate to Chichibu City is 34.5%, and most of Yokoze’s residents depend on Chichibu City for their livelihoods, as there are no particularly large stores, hospitals, or high schools in the town.
There are few companies in Yokoze itself, so there are not many jobs, but we recommend that you go to work in neighboring cities and towns to make a living, just like the residents who have settled here.
Yokose Town, Saitama’s unique subsidy/subsidy system
Yokose Town, Saitama’s unique relocation assistance and relocation subsidy system
| Subsidy for promoting permanent employment Rent subsidy for newly married couples Yokoze Town Marriage and New Life Support Project Subsidy |
Yokose Town, Saitama’s unique housing assistance and subsidy system
Yokose Town, Saitama’s unique childcare support system
Yokose Town, Saitama’s unique system for further education and tuition assistance/subsidies
| School Assistance Fund Program Student Scholarship Program School Lunch Fee Subsidy Elementary School Enrollment Celebration Grant |
