Livability Report
HimejiLivability Score
Hyogo·Pop. 530,495
5-axis livability scores for Himeji, Hyogo based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, transport, education, and healthcare.
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Overall Score
38.9
52.3
49.3
45.8
51.5* 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
Safety38.9/100Cost52.3/100Convenience49.3/100Welfare45.8/100Economy51.5/100Basic Information
Population
530,495
Prefecture
Hyogo
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
Safety scores 39.0 with a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000. How safe is Himeji?
Yuki
Is that crime rate typical for a city of about 530,495 in Hyogo?
Kai
The crime rate is 6.94 per 1,000 residents, giving a safety score of 39.0. This is a moderate rate for a Japanese city. Himeji offers a generally safe living environment, particularly in residential neighborhoods.
Cost of Living
Alex
Cost scores 52.3. Is Himeji affordable to live in?
Yuki
Land price at 97,113 yen/m² and rent around 47,865 yen — what does that tell us?
Kai
Average land price is 97,113 yen per square meter and average rent is about 47,865 yen, giving a cost score of 52.3. Housing costs are moderate. With taxable income at about 3,566,527 yen per capita, the balance between income and expenses is manageable.
Convenience
Alex
Convenience scores 48.9 with 13.0% public transit usage. Is transportation good?
Yuki
With 2508 restaurants and 3951 retail shops, how's daily life?
Kai
Public transit usage is 13.0%, giving a convenience score of 48.9. Public transit options are limited, so having a car significantly improves daily life. There are 2508 restaurants (4.73 per 1,000) and 3951 retail shops (7.45 per 1,000), providing excellent shopping and dining options.
Welfare
Alex
Welfare scores 46.4. How are medical and education facilities?
Yuki
Schools at 0.2 per 1,000 and medical facilities at 8.46 per 10,000 — what's the picture?
Kai
Welfare scores 46.4. There are 104 schools (0.2 per 1,000 residents) and medical facilities total 8.46 per 10,000 residents (34 hospitals, 415 clinics). Both education and healthcare infrastructure are well-developed.
Economy
Alex
Economy scores 51.2. How strong is Himeji's economic base?
Yuki
Taxable income per capita is about 3,566,527 yen. What about population trends?
Kai
Economy scores 51.2. Taxable income per capita is about 3,566,527 yen, with net migration of -641 (-0.12%). Income levels are near the national average, providing a stable economic foundation.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 97,113 |
| avg_rent | 47,865 |
| Clinics | 415 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 7.82 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.94 |
| Hospitals | 34 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.64 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 8.46 |
| net_migration | -641 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.12 |
| Total Population | 530,495 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 13 |
| restaurant_count | 2,508 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.73 |
| retail_count | 3,951 |
| retail_per_1000 | 7.45 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 104 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.2 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,566,527 |
Data: 2024