【Latest Edition】 Shonan・Kamakura Child-Rearing Actual Conditions Survey 2025 Which Town Was Selected for "Safety × Nature × Community"? "Most Child-Friendly Town Ranking" Answered by 329 People

# Roomap Conducts Childcare Environment Survey in Shonan/Kamakura Area – "Over 60% Satisfied" with the Region as a Child-Friendly Community

Garage Standard Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; Representative Director: Toshizumi Hotta), which operates "roomap," a real estate service specializing in the Shonan/Kamakura area, conducted a survey on "ease of child-rearing and the appeal of the community" targeting 329 child-rearing households residing in the Shonan region. The survey revealed what "selected communities" truly look like through authentic voices, examining how various elements supporting child-rearing environments—such as safety, natural surroundings, and educational facilities—are being evaluated.

Survey Overview

- Survey Theme: Child-Rearing Reality Survey 2025 for Shonan/Kamakura Area

- Survey Period: October 27, 2025 – November 3, 2025

- Survey Target: Child-rearing households residing in Kanagawa Prefecture's Shonan/Kamakura area

- Valid Responses: 329 respondents

- Survey Method: Internet survey

- Survey Organization: Garage Standard Co., Ltd. (roomap)

【Q1】"Over 60% Satisfied" – Shonan Receives High Marks as a "Child-Friendly Community"

When combining "strongly agree" and "agree" responses, 60.8% of households expressed satisfaction with the community's child-rearing environment—well over half. Particularly noteworthy is that this satisfaction is supported not by a single factor but by "multiple facets of community appeal."

- The richness of "natural environment" with the ocean and parks

- The safety of a "calm, secure neighborhood"

- "Educational environment options" such as school districts and daycare centers

- "Moderate urbanity" that doesn't compromise daily convenience

The fact that these elements are balanced without excess or deficit provides great reassurance for child-rearing households.

Additionally, while urban areas often experience stress from "environmental disparities," Shonan maintains a daily balance between nature and urban life, creating a stable foundation for stable family child-rearing. The region's characteristic of "not leaning too far in either direction" has led to its high evaluation as a child-friendly community.

【Q2】Child-Rearing Households Prioritize "Security × Nature"

Safety (59.9%), natural environment (47.7%), and educational facilities (46.8%) emerged as the most critical factors in child-rearing. Among these, "safety and security" was the most frequently selected condition that child-rearing households seek in a community.

It became clear that many residents prioritize "an environment where children can be raised with peace of mind" above all else.

Simultaneously, "abundant natural environment" and "excellent educational facilities" occupied high percentages, suggesting that the combination of "safety × nature × education" drives child-rearing satisfaction in Shonan.

A notable trend is the strong desire for not just urban convenience, but also environments where children can develop mentally and physically within nature.

【Q3】"Child-Friendly Community" Ranking – 1st: Fujisawa City | 2nd: Chigasaki City | 3rd: Kamakura City

Fujisawa dominates overwhelmingly at 29.5%!

The reason for this high evaluation is the balance of "convenience × nature × child-rearing infrastructure." Fujisawa is highly rated for transportation access and the wealth of shopping and medical facilities, while also being near Enoshima and the ocean, making it an "ideal suburb where urban functionality and nature coexist." This appears to be why it gained support from child-rearing households.

Meanwhile, Chigasaki City is valued for "community warmth," and Kamakura City for "nature and educational environment," with each community's distinctive character clearly reflected in the reasons they are chosen.

【Q4】The Most Common Reason for Choosing a Community is "Rich Natural Environment" (47.2%) – "Living Close to Nature with Children" is the Decisive Factor in Community Selection

Followed by safety (43.7%), transportation access (41.1%), and residential environment (32.9%), with the characteristic that "living paths where children can grow freely" are prioritized.

Notably, communities where "nature × security" coexist are preferred, and the "abundance of opportunities for children to grow up in nature" unique to the Shonan area stands out as a distinctive appeal compared to urban areas.

【Q5】"What Has Been Good About Child-Rearing in Shonan" – 1st: "Parks and Natural Environment Are Abundant" (44.4%) – A Unique Child-Rearing Environment Where Nature Becomes "An Everyday Playground"

While "good safety" (33.7%) and "adequate medical and administrative services" (21.9%) are also evaluated, "nature becoming an everyday activity" was supported as the greatest charm.

Seaside walks, spacious parks, and a lifestyle where seasonal changes are felt—"daily enjoyment with children without needing to make special plans" emerges as a distinctly Shonan approach to child-rearing.

【Q6】What Is Desired for the Future: "Play Spaces for Children" (46.5%) and "Support for Working Parents" (33.7%) Rank High – Clear Needs Reflecting the Increase in Dual-Income Households

While outdoor play environments like beaches and parks are well-developed, there is high demand for "indoor environments where children can play on rainy or winter days."

Additionally, "support for working parents" and "family events" reflect the real-life burdens of dual-income households, revealing a forward-looking desire to "enrich family time further."

【Conclusion/Analysis】"Choosing Richness Over Convenience" – Why Shonan/Kamakura Continues to Be Chosen by Child-Rearing Households

What emerged from this survey is that the Shonan/Kamakura area is not a "city of functions" but a "city chosen by values."

Beyond the convenience and multi-functionality typical of urban areas:

- Daily life lived within nature

- The warmth of community bonds

- Safety and security in living

- Educational environment with options

The "quality of life itself" in these dimensions elevates child-rearing household satisfaction.

What is particularly striking is that "living alongside nature" benefits not only children's growth but also provides parents with peace of mind.

Rather than accepting minor inconveniences, households choosing this region prioritize "a life where children smile more," "an environment where family time is enriched." Shonan/Kamakura is not merely a place to live, but a "community that nurtures family values."

This survey's results substantiate that essential nature.