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Fukuoka

Japan's most nomad-friendly city — cheaper than Tokyo, strong infrastructure

In Fukuoka, a mid-range month runs about $1,698 (¥263,259) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 55% of cities

Internet6.7/10

Faster internet than about 65% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking5.8/10

Better coworking than about 55% of cities

English4/10

Less English-friendly than about 90% of cities

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness6.3/10

Better wellness options than about 60% of cities

Getting There5.4/10

Harder to reach than about 50% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

34 categories for Fukuoka, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Freediving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Seoul (~550 km) · Tokyo (~900 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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