KyotoJapan · Asia

Japan · Asia · Population 1,463,723 · Asia/Tokyo

Kyoto in Japan (Asia) offers pending official cost data, an average annual temperature of 15.1°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

Data pending

Source: no city-level public estimate available (we do not fabricate data)

Safety index

Data pending (see country-level)

Source: no city-level safety estimate

Climate (10-yr avg)

15.1°C avg/yr

1818mm · 3048h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

163Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

11.6µg/m³ PM2.5 · Fair

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official digital-nomad visa (since 2024, 6 months; requires annual income of about ¥10,000,000)

Source: Japan snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Kyoto?

Reliable public cost details for Kyoto are not yet available (no city-level public estimate); we do not fabricate data — see country-level figures instead.

Is Kyoto safe?

City-level safety index is pending; country-level reference for Japan is 77.8/100 (Global Peace Index rank #20). Always check the latest official travel advisories.

How can Chinese passport holders enter Japan?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Japan. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Kyoto?

Median fixed broadband download is about 163 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Japan

Japan: GDP per capita ~$0 (World Bank), HDI 0.92, Global Peace Index rank #20 (IEP 2024). Open Japan country page →

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