Neighborhoods
Camp Zama Main Post Housing
On-Post Family HousingOn-Post OHA/mo
Comfortable housing on a compact, walkable post with a strong sense of community.
Sagamihara Off-Post
Off-Post Japanese Suburb$1,400 to $2,000 equiv/mo
Adjacent city with Japanese apartments, great local restaurants, and train access.
Atsugi / Ayase Area
Off-Post$1,200 to $1,800 equiv/mo
Near NAF Atsugi; popular with dual-military and unaccompanied personnel.
Yamato City
Off-Post Urban$1,300 to $1,900 equiv/mo
Larger city on the Odakyu Line with direct trains to Shinjuku in 40 minutes.
Schools
Zama American Elementary School
Grades K-5
On-post DoDEA school with excellent enrichment programs and Japanese cultural activities.
Zama Middle High School
Grades 6-12
Combined DoDEA 6-12 school with AP courses, sports, and Japanese club exchange programs.
St. Mary International School
Grades K-12
Off-post international option near Tokyo for families preferring a non-DoDEA curriculum.
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
Available; waitlist is common for larger units
Off-Post Rental Market
Japanese apartments available; units are smaller than American standards
Commute
Odakyu Line train from Sagami-Ono or Yamato reaches Shinjuku in 40 to 50 minutes. On-post commutes are short.
Installation Highlights
- Spectacular views of Mount Fuji from post on clear days
- Headquarters for US Army Japan
- Tokyo and Yokohama accessible by Odakyu Line train
- Deep immersion in Japanese culture, food, onsen, and temples
- Low crime and exceptionally clean, safe environment for families