Livability Report
HamamatsuLivability Score
ShizuokaยทPop. 790,718
5-axis livability analysis of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Overall Score
55.3
51.1
45.7
46.3
50.7* These scores are based on statistical analysis of public data and do not represent a definitive assessment of any area. Actual livability varies depending on individual values and lifestyle.
5-Axis Score Breakdown
Safety55.3/100Cost51.1/100Convenience45.7/100Welfare46.3/100Economy50.7/100Basic Information
Population
790,718
Prefecture
Shizuoka
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Hamamatsu? It's a big city.
Yuki
What are the specific crime rate numbers?
Kai
Hamamatsu's crime rate is 4.39 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 55.2. For a designated city of about 791,000, this is quite good. The city has historical roots as a company town for Yamaha and Kawai musical instruments, and actively promotes multicultural coexistence. Despite hosting one of Japan's largest Brazilian communities, the crime rate remains low.
Cost of Living
Alex
What's the cost of living in Hamamatsu?
Yuki
How are land prices for a city between Tokyo and Osaka?
Kai
Hamamatsu's average land price is 88,680 yen per square meter, with average rent at 50,623 yen. The cost score is 51.2, which is relatively affordable for a designated city. Considering it has a Tokaido Shinkansen stop, the cost performance is favorable. Known for the 'Enshu dry wind,' the plains area offers a mild climate and comfortable living.
Convenience
Alex
Is Hamamatsu convenient? It has the Shinkansen, right?
Yuki
How's the shopping environment within the city?
Kai
Hamamatsu's public transit usage rate is 6.0%, with a convenience score of 45.8. A Tokaido Shinkansen stop places it roughly midway between Tokyo and Osaka. Daily commuting relies primarily on cars. There are 3,247 restaurants (4.11 per 1,000 people) and 5,614 retail shops (7.1 per 1,000), providing commercial capacity befitting a city of 791,000. Lake Hamana area leisure facilities add to the lifestyle options.
Welfare
Alex
What's the medical system like in Hamamatsu?
Yuki
Are there enough medical facilities for the population?
Kai
Hamamatsu has 32 hospitals (0.4 per 10,000 residents) and 651 clinics (8.23 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 8.64 per 10,000. The welfare score is 46.8, with particularly strong clinic coverage. Schools number 157 at 0.2 per 1,000 residents. A medical network covers the city's wide area, centered on Hamamatsu University School of Medicine.
Economy
Alex
How strong is Hamamatsu's economy? It's known for manufacturing.
Yuki
Is the population growing or declining?
Kai
Hamamatsu's taxable income per capita is approximately 3.51 million yen, with an economy score of 50.5. Net migration is -1,033 (rate of -0.13%), showing a slight decline. The economy is powered by musical instrument makers like Yamaha, Kawai, and Roland, transportation equipment as the birthplace of Honda and Suzuki, plus photonics industries. Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Music, Hamamatsu's manufacturing heritage remains very much alive.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (ยฅ/mยฒ) | 88,680 |
| avg_rent | 50,623 |
| Clinics | 651 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 8.23 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 4.39 |
| Hospitals | 32 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.4 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 8.64 |
| net_migration | -1,033 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.13 |
| Total Population | 790,718 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 6 |
| restaurant_count | 3,247 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.11 |
| retail_count | 5,614 |
| retail_per_1000 | 7.1 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 157 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.2 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,506,667 |
Data: 2024