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Kyoto

Japan's historic former capital, a globally iconic cultural destination distinct from Tokyo.

In Kyoto, a mid-range month runs about $1,234 (¥191,250) 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)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 65% of cities

Internet3.4/10

Slower internet than about 65% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking6.4/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English5/10

Less English-friendly than about 80% of cities

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness8.8/10

Better wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There1.9/10

Harder to reach than about 90% 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

32 categories for Kyoto, 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

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Osaka (~40 km) · Tokyo (~350 km)
  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Fukuoka (~500 km) · Seoul (~850 km)
  • Freediving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Tokyo (~350 km) · Seoul (~850 km)

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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