Japan

Kyoto

#5 Top 5 cities

Kyoto is excellent for a culturally rich and aesthetically strong life, but housing is tight and the city is heavily shaped by tourism.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 9°C aΕΎ 33°C

Night: 1°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

Hot humid summers and cool winters with more pronounced seasons.

Distance to the sea

55 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 9/10
Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 4/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • students
  • Creatives
  • Couples
  • Retirees

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
  • πŸ‡°πŸ‡·Koreans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Tourist infrastructure
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Smaller job market