Daito Kentaku Announces "Ii Heya Net Want to Live Town Ranking 2026 <Kansai Edition>"

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  • Daito Kentaku Announces "Ii Heya Net Want to Live Town Ranking 2026 <Kansai Edition>"
  • Daito Kentaku has released the "Ii Heya Net Want to Live Town Ranking 2026 ". Umeda A ranked first for the fourth consecutive year in the station ranking, and Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, ranked first for the eighth consecutive year in the municipality ranking. 77.3% of respondents positively evaluated their current living area, citing convenience and beautiful townscapes as reasons for wanting to live there.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 10, 2026

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Daito Kentaku has released the "Ii Heya Net Want to Live Town Ranking 2026 ". Umeda A ranked first for the fourth consecutive year in the station ranking, and Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, ranked first for the eighth consecutive year in the municipality ranking. 77.3% of respondents positively evaluated their current living area, citing convenience and beautiful townscapes as reasons for wanting to live there.

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Daito Kentaku Announces "Ii Heya Net Want to Live Town Ranking 2026 <Kansai Edition>" (June 10, 2026), PR Times
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June 10, 2026
Daito Kentaku has released the "Ii Heya Net Want to Live Town Ranking 2026 <Kansai Edition>". Umeda A ranked first for the fourth consecutive year in the station ranking, and Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, ranked first for the eighth consecutive year in the municipality ranking. 77.3% of respondents positively evaluated their current living area, citing convenience and beautiful townscapes as reasons for wanting to live there.
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Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kei Takeuchi) conducted its largest-ever resident satisfaction survey and compiled the results into the "Ii Heya Net Want to Live Town Ranking 2026 ". *When two or more adjacent stations are integrated, 'A' (area) is appended after the station name. *"Umeda A" integrates Umeda, Osaka-Umeda (Hankyu Kobe Line/Hanshin Main Line), Osaka, Kitashinchi, Nishi-Umeda, and Higashi-Umeda. "Kobe Sannomiya A" integrates Sannomiya, Kobe-Sannomiya (Hankyu Kobe Line/Hanshin Main Line/Kobe Rapid Railway Tozai Line), Sannomiya-Hanaokei-mae. "Kobe A" integrates Kosoku Kobe, Kobe, and Harborland. "Tennoji A" integrates Abeno (Chuo Line/Hankai Tramway Uemachi Line), Osaka Abenobashi, Tennoji (Midosuji Line/JR Osaka Loop Line), and Tennoji-ekimae. "Takatsuki A" integrates Takatsuki and Takatsuki-shi. "Akashi A" integrates Akashi and Sanyo-Akashi. "Namba A" integrates Osaka-Namba, JR Namba, Namba, and Namba. *The "Want to Live Town Ranking" is compiled using only responses from 2026. *The "Want to Live Town (Station) Ranking" compiles rankings targeting stations within the Kansai area based on responses from Kansai residents in 2026. The "Want to Live Town (Municipality) Ranking" compiles rankings targeting municipalities nationwide based on responses from Kansai residents in 2026. *For the "Want to Live Town (Station) Ranking," if the previous year's rank was outside the TOP 10, and for the "Want to Live Town (Municipality) Ranking," if the previous year's rank was outside the TOP 20, it is displayed as "-". *In the "Want to Live Town Ranking," administrative wards are aggregated as a single municipality, but Osaka City, Sakai City, Kyoto City, and Kobe City are aggregated separately by administrative ward. Overall Evaluation ■ Umeda A Ranks First in Want to Live Town (Station) Ranking for the Fourth Consecutive Year Umeda A (integrating Umeda, Osaka-Umeda, Osaka, Kitashinchi, Nishi-Umeda, and Higashi-Umeda) has taken the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. For the second consecutive year, Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi (Hankyu Kobe Line) in Nishinomiya City ranks second, and Kobe Sannomiya A (integrating Sannomiya, Kobe-Sannomiya, Sannomiya, and Hanaokei-mae) ranks third. Within the top 10, Nishi-Miya, which was outside the top 10 last year, and Namba A, which was also outside the top 10 last year, have newly entered the rankings at 8th and 10th place, respectively. ■ Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Ranks First in Want to Live Town (Municipality) Ranking for the Eighth Consecutive Year Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, has been awarded first place for the eighth consecutive year. For the fifth consecutive year, the 23 Special Wards of Tokyo rank second. Third place is Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, which moved up one spot from fourth place last year. Within the top 10, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (13th last year) and Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture (11th last year) have moved up from last year to enter the top 10. From 11th to 20th place, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, ranked 15th, and Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, ranked 20th, have entered the top 20 after being outside the top 20 last year. ■ 77.3% of Respondents Are Satisfied with Their Current Living Area In the "Want to Live Town (Municipality) Ranking," the combined percentage of those who responded "No particular town I want to live in" (56.2%) and "I want to continue living in my current town" (21.1%) is 77.3%, indicating that approximately three-quarters of people evaluate their current living area positively. ■ Reasons for Choosing a Desired Town Include Convenience and Aesthetic Appeal The top three reasons for choosing a desired town include comments citing good living and transportation convenience, as well as admiration for beautiful townscapes and fashionable environments. On the other hand, reasons for "not living there" often include high rent or property prices and inconvenience in commuting. Top 3 Reasons for Wanting to Live & Reasons for Not Living There (Stations and Municipalities) in the Want to Live Town Ranking Want to Live Town Ranking 2026 Station Top 10 by Respondent Attributes ● The top four in each age group are largely the same, with only differences in ranking, continuing the trend from previous years for the "Want to Live Town (Station) Ranking." Umeda A, a bustling downtown area, ranks first for the 20-50 age groups. However, for those aged 60 and over, Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi, located in Nishinomiya City, has moved up one spot from second place last year to rank first. ● For the 20-30 age groups, Akashi A (5th last year) and Nishi-Miya (New) are tied for 8th place. Kusatsu newly ranks 10th. For the 40-50 age groups, Nishi-Miya newly ranks 9th. For those aged 60 and over, Tennoji A, Takarazuka, and Akashi A have newly ranked, with seven stations in Hyogo Prefecture appearing in the top 10. ● For men and women under 40, and for couples with children under 50, Umeda A ranks first, continuing from last year. Furthermore, the top four for women under 40 and for couples with children under 50 have the same lineup and rankings. ● As age increases, the proportion of respondents who answered "No particular town I want to live in" and "I want to continue living in my current town" tends to increase. Survey Overview ◇ Survey Method Survey forms were distributed and collected via the internet from registered monitors of Macromill, Inc. ◇ Respondents The survey targeted 29,921 men and women aged 20 and over residing in the Kansai area (Osaka Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, Wakayama Prefecture). [Gender Ratio] Male 53.6% : Female 46.4% [Marital Status] Unmarried 37.4% : Married 62.6% [Children] None 40.8% : Yes 59.2% [Age Group Ratio] 20s: 7.1%, 30s: 15.0%, 40s: 20.9%, 50s: 27.4%, 60s: 20.1%, 70s: 9.5% ◇ Survey Period February 10, 2026 (Tuesday) - March 22, 2026 (Sunday): 2026 Survey (Number of respondents: 29,921) ◇ Survey System Survey Planning, Questionnaire Design, Analysis: Ken So, Fellow, Daito Kentaku Living Future Research Institute; Questionnaire Distribution and Collection: Macromill, Inc. ◇ Response Method The Want to Live Town Ranking was created by aggregating voting numbers from free-word and suggestion-based responses, where multiple candidates are displayed and selected based on the entered municipality or station name. *Reproduction, public transmission, distribution, alteration, or reprinting of this release, in whole or in part, on other websites without prior permission from the copyright holder is prohibited, except for printing or saving for personal use or as otherwise permitted by copyright law. *Media organizations such as newspapers, magazines, television, and radio are requested to indicate "Ii Heya Net Want to Live Town Ranking 2026 " and the source when publishing, reporting, or quoting this release. *For academic research purposes, individual-level data from this survey may be available upon request. *The "Living Comfort Ranking" website features articles explaining academic papers and survey data related to "living comfort" and town development. For details, please visit the website. ▼Details here https://www.eheya.net/sumicoco/ ▼Press release here https://www.kentaku.co.jp/news/survey/2026/sumicoco_kansai2026.html Keywords:

FAQ

What is the most desired station in Kansai?

Umeda A ranked first for the fourth consecutive year, followed by Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi and Kobe Sannomiya A.

What is the most desired municipality in Kansai?

Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, ranked first for the eighth consecutive year, followed by the 23 Special Wards of Tokyo and Kita Ward, Osaka City.

Why are these areas popular?

Reasons cited include convenience in living and transportation, beautiful townscapes, and admiration for fashionable environments.

Are many people satisfied with their current living areas?

Yes, 77.3% of respondents indicated they either have no particular town they wish to live in or want to continue living in their current town, showing high satisfaction.

How was this ranking compiled?

It was compiled through an internet survey targeting approximately 30,000 men and women aged 20 and over residing in the Kansai region.

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