KyotoLivability Score

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Kyoto's crime rate is 4.69 per 1,000 residents, giving it a safety score of 73.1. Despite the large tourist population, the numbers remain relatively calm. The Shijo-Kawaramachi area and Kyoto Station get busy and require awareness, but residential neighborhoods in Kita-ku, Sakyo-ku, and Yamashina-ku are quieter and popular with families.

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Kyoto's average land price is 539,941 yen per square meter, earning a cost score of 48.4. The preservation of historic cityscapes and tourism demand contribute to the somewhat elevated land prices. Central Nakagyo-ku and Shimogyo-ku are particularly expensive, while suburban areas like Fushimi-ku and Nishikyo-ku offer lower price ranges. Choosing the right neighborhood significantly impacts living costs in this city.

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Kyoto's public transit usage rate is 31.9%, with a transport score of 45.6. The subway has two lines — Karasuma and Tozai — plus JR, Hankyu, Keihan, and Kintetsu railways serve the city. Limited subway coverage means heavy reliance on city buses, which get crowded during tourist seasons, requiring some planning for commuters. Cycling is also popular given the flat city center.

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Kyoto has 255 schools at a density of 0.17 per 1,000 residents, giving an education score of 48.0. With numerous universities and colleges, higher education is outstanding, but this score measures K-12 school density, so the large population of 1.46 million brings the ratio down. Historically, Kyoto is known for its strong emphasis on education, and the quality of schooling is highly regarded.

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Kyoto has 95 hospitals (0.65 per 10,000 residents) and 1,621 clinics (11.07 per 10,000), totaling 11.72 medical facilities per 10,000 people. While the healthcare score is 44.8, the clinic density of 11.07 is very strong. With Kyoto University Hospital and other advanced medical institutions, healthcare access — from everyday family doctors to specialist treatment — is quite comprehensive.