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Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto is Japan’s cultural center with high quality of life, strong safety, and a calm daily rhythm. It is quieter than Osaka/Tokyo but less business-oriented.
Region: asia-pacificClimate Zone: temperateUpdated: 2026-01-12Data Version: 2026-01medium
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Entry Rule
2Residency Path
1-5 JahreTop Personal Tax
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Climate
City Native- Climate Typetemperate
- Climate Comfort Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Temp Summer Avg C33 c
- Temp Winter Avg C5 c
- Rainy MonthsJun, Jul
- Best MonthsApr, Oct
Sources: Open-Meteo Climate API (api);
Environment
Hybrid- Environment Quality Score 1 54 score_1_5
- City Air Quality Referenceiqair_proxy
- Air Policy Strengthhigh
Nature
Country Proxy- Nature Access Score 1 54 score_1_5
- Coast AccessNo
Cost of Living
Country Native- Cost Value Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Col Index Ch 10068 index
- Rent 1br Usd Min800 usd
- Rent 1br Usd Max1400 usd
- Monthly Budget Usd Min1800 usd
- Monthly Budget Usd Max3000 usd
Safety
Country Native- Safety Stability Score 1 55 score_1_5
- Rule Of Law Bandvery_high
Healthcare
Country Native- Healthcare System Score 1 54 score_1_5
- Healthcare Quality Bandexcellent
Infrastructure
Hybrid- Infrastructure Connectivity Score 1 54 score_1_5
- Internet Mbps100 mbps
- Coworking Presencesome
- International SchoolsYes
Social / Community
Country Native- Social Cultural Fit Score 1 53 score_1_5
- English Accessmedium
Education
Country Native- Education Access Score 1 55 score_1_5
- International SchoolsYes
Residency Access
Country Native- Residency Access Score 1 52 score_1_5
- Visa Option Count1 count
- Entry Duration1-5 Jahre text
Sources: IATA Timatic (dataset); Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);
Residency Path
Country Native- Residency Path Score 1 51 score_1_5
- Temporary Residence1-5 Jahre text
- Permanent Residence AvailableNo
Sources: Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);
Taxes
Country Native- Tax Competitiveness Score 1 51 score_1_5
- Personal Income Tax Estimated Pct40 pct
Everyday Life
Country Proxy- Convenience Daily Life Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Seasonalitymedium
Advantages
- High safety and order
- Very high quality of life
- Good access to Osaka
- Historic city with strong identity
Disadvantages
- Less international business flow
- Costs are not low
- Residency path is demanding
Ideal For
- Quiet premium lifestyle setups
- Culture and family focus
Not Ideal For
- Hyper-fast scaling
- Budget setups
Field Intelligence
- Housing: Central areas are expensive; outer wards offer better value.
- Banking: Banking in Kyoto usually requires complete documentation.
- Bureaucracy: Prepare government workflows in Kyoto with complete documentation.
- Work: Plan work setup in Kyoto with internet and location backups.
- Expat friction: Heavy tourism in peak seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kyoto ranked as top in Atlas?
No. Atlas provides profile data without ranking or recommendation logic.
When was the Kyoto profile updated?
lastUpdated: 2026-01-12, dataVersion: 2026-01.
What source logic applies to Kyoto?
Atlas follows official > index > proxy > crowdsourced. Crowdsourced is never primary.