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Japan

Japan has 286 cities tracked for digital nomads. Explore the cost of living, weather, internet speed, and safety below, then jump into the best cities to base yourself.

Very affordable ($1,373/mo.)

Great value for long stays and everyday expenses.

Ratings

Cost of living

$1,373/mo.
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Best cities in Japan

Top-ranked destinations based on cost of living, weather, internet, and safety.

Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi

3.6

Japan

19°C
$975 / mo
Obihiro
Obihiro

Obihiro

3.5

Japan

10°C
$1,365 / mo
Saikai
Saikai

Saikai

3.5

Japan

22°C
$1,003 / mo
Nagato
Nagato

Nagato

3.5

Japan

19°C
$975 / mo
Kashiwa
Kashiwa

Kashiwa

3.4

Japan

19°C
$1,327 / mo
Taketa
Taketa

Taketa

3.4

Japan

20°C
$1,074 / mo
Ueda
Ueda

Ueda

3.3

Japan

16°C
$1,250 / mo
Iizaka
Iizaka

Iizaka

3.3

Japan

16°C
$1,085 / mo
Shiroishi
Shiroishi

Shiroishi

3.3

Japan

16°C
$1,085 / mo
Hazu
Hazu

Hazu

3.2

Japan

20°C
$1,110 / mo
Niigata
Niigata

Niigata

3.2

Japan

17°C
$1,174 / mo
Uozu
Uozu

Uozu

3.2

Japan

18°C
$1,147 / mo

Weather

Typical temperatures and rainfall by month, based on recent historical averages.

JanJanuary
20°C
20°C
FebFebruary
20°C
20°C
MarMarch
20°C
20°C
AprApril
20°C
20°C
MayMay
20°C
20°C
JunJune
20°C
20°C
JulJuly
20°C
20°C
AugAugust
20°C
20°C
SepSeptember
20°C
20°C
OctOctober
20°C
20°C
NovNovember
20°C
20°C
DecDecember
20°C
20°C
Best time
Year-round
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Top attractions

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji

Cherry Blossom

Cherry Blossom

Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine

Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya Crossing

Dotonbori District

Dotonbori District

Peace Memorial Park

Peace Memorial Park

Kenroku-en Garden

Kenroku-en Garden

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Higashi Chaya District

Higashi Chaya District

Shinsekai District

Shinsekai District

21st Century Museum

21st Century Museum