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KashiharaLivability Score

Nara·Pop. 117,603

5-axis livability scores for Kashihara, Nara based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.

Published 2026-04-05 · Data updated 2026-10-08

Where in Japan

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Map: based on Global Map Japan (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)

Overall Score

51.6
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Safety44.5Cost47.6Convenience52.6Welfare57.6Economy50.0

* 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 scores

SafetySafety44.5
CostCost47.6
ConvenienceConvenience52.6
WelfareWelfare57.6
EconomyEconomy50.0

Basic Information

Population

117,603

Prefecture

Nara

Q&A with Kai

Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.

This article's text predates the October 2026 data and scoring revision and is being rewritten.

Safety

Alex

Alex

Kashihara is a historically significant city. How's the safety situation?

Yuki

Yuki

With Kashihara Shrine and tourists, what does the crime data show?

Kai

Kashihara's crime rate is 4.52 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 54.3. This city of about 121,000 maintains a calm residential atmosphere. The historic streetscapes of Fujiwara-kyo and Imai-cho contribute to strong community bonds that help maintain safety.

Cost of Living

Alex

Alex

How much does it cost to live in Kashihara? Being a bedroom community of Osaka, is it expensive?

Yuki

Yuki

A cost score of 52.0 seems moderate. What are the specifics?

Kai

Kashihara's average land price is 104,602 yen per square meter, with a cost score of 52.0. For a Kintetsu-line commuter town with easy access to Osaka, this is quite reasonable. Average rent is 48,061 yen, offering good value given the transport convenience. Per capita taxable income is about 3.48 million yen.

Convenience

Alex

Alex

How convenient is daily life in Kashihara?

Yuki

Yuki

The Kintetsu railway must help. What does the convenience score show?

Kai

Kashihara's convenience score is 49.9. Public transit usage is 26.6%, anchored by Yamato-Yagi Station where the Kintetsu Osaka and Kashihara lines intersect. There are 447 restaurants (3.70 per 1,000) and 919 retail stores (7.60 per 1,000). Direct Kintetsu access to Osaka and Kyoto makes it a well-connected commuter base.

Welfare

Alex

Alex

How are healthcare and education services?

Yuki

Yuki

Are there enough hospitals in the area?

Kai

Kashihara's welfare score is 51.0. It has 8 hospitals and 119 clinics, with a combined medical facility density of 10.50 per 10,000. As a medical hub for central Nara Prefecture, daily healthcare access is good. With 22 schools (0.18 per 1,000 residents), it offers a balanced environment for families.

Economy

Alex

Alex

What's the economic outlook for Kashihara?

Yuki

Yuki

Is the population stable?

Kai

Kashihara's economy score is 48.6, with per capita taxable income of about 3.48 million yen. The net migration rate is -0.29%, showing a loss of 351 residents. Traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing and Kintetsu-corridor commerce form the economic base. Rich cultural resources like Kashihara Shrine and Fujiwara-kyo ruins support tourism-driven revitalization efforts.

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Detailed Data

IndicatorValueYear
Crime Rate (per 1,000)6.582025
Avg. Land Price (¥/m²)96,7622026
Avg. Rent (¥)52,1272023
Public Transit Usage (%)26.62020
Retail Establishments9192021
Retail Establishments (per 1,000)7.812021
Restaurant Establishments4472021
Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000)3.802021
Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register)99.72025
Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics)10.632023
Hospitals82023
Hospitals (per 10,000)0.682023
Clinics1172023
Clinics (per 10,000)9.952023
Schools (elementary + junior high + high)242024
Schools (per 1,000)0.2042024
Schools (per habitable km²)0.6412024
Taxable Income per Capita (¥)3,560,4322025
Net Migration-562025
Net Migration Rate (%)-0.052025
Total Population117,6032025
crime_count7742025
crime_count_pref6,2652025
crime_rate_pref_per_100052025
habitable_area_km2372024
resident_registry_population117,9682026

Data sources

IndicatorSourceYearNotes
Total Population2025 Population CensusStatistics Bureau of Japan2025
Crime Rate (per 1,000)Reported penal code offenses by municipalityNara Prefectural Police2025Counted where offenses occur; per 1,000 uses the 2025 census population
Avg. Land Price (¥/m²)Official land prices (National Land Numerical Information L01)Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism2026Residential sites only; simple average of sites
Avg. Rent (¥)2023 Housing and Land SurveyStatistics Bureau of Japan2023Monthly rent of rented housing; next survey in 2028
Public Transit Usage (%)2020 Population Census (means of commuting)Statistics Bureau of Japan2020To be updated when the 2025 census commuting tables are published
Retail Establishments (per 1,000)2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI2021Next survey in 2026
Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000)2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI2021Next survey in 2026
Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics)Survey of Medical Institutions (System of Social and Demographic Statistics)Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare2023Hospitals and clinics combined
Schools (per habitable km²)School Basic Survey and habitable area (System of Social and Demographic Statistics)MEXT and Statistics Bureau of Japan2024Elementary, junior high and high schools per habitable km²
Taxable Income per Capita (¥)Survey on municipal tax assessmentMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications2025Taxable income per taxpayer
Net Migration Rate (%)Report on Internal MigrationStatistics Bureau of Japan2025
Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register)Census population ÷ resident register populationMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications2025Resident register population as of January 1, 2026

Data years: mainly 2025 (2020–2026 by indicator)

Published 2026-04-05 · Data updated 2026-10-08