Livability Report
TambasasayamaLivability Score
Hyogo·Pop. 39,611
Livability analysis of Tambasasayama, Hyogo across 5 axes: safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Mar 20, 2026
Overall Score
38.9
54.5
52.9
58.7
39* 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
Safety38.9/100Cost54.5/100Convenience52.9/100Welfare58.7/100Economy39/100Basic Information
Population
39,611
Prefecture
Hyogo
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Tambasasayama? It seems like a peaceful rural town.
Yuki
What does the crime rate data show?
Kai
Tambasasayama's crime rate is 6.94 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 39.0. It's a small city of about 39,000 people with a calm atmosphere centered on the historic Sasayama castle town. The preserved samurai residence districts and merchant house areas create strong community bonds that serve as natural neighborhood watch systems.
Cost of Living
Alex
How affordable is Tambasasayama? Being rural, I'd expect low costs.
Yuki
What are the land price and rent levels?
Kai
Tambasasayama's average land price is 35,183 yen per square meter, and the average rent is 49,313 yen, giving a cost score of 53.9. Land prices are very affordable compared to urban areas. The city supports migration through renovated traditional farmhouses, enabling lower housing costs. The abundance of local produce like Tamba black soybeans and chestnuts also adds value to daily life.
Convenience
Alex
How convenient is Tambasasayama for daily needs? Is a car essential?
Yuki
What's the public transit situation?
Kai
The public transit usage rate is 7.0%, with a convenience score of 51.3. Sasayamaguchi Station on the JR Fukuchiyama Line reaches Osaka in 60-70 minutes. The Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway also passes through. Retail density is 10.40 stores per 1,000 residents, with 4.70 restaurants — quite well-served for a small city. The UNESCO-designated Tamba pottery culture is woven into everyday life here.
Welfare
Alex
How are healthcare and education in Tambasasayama?
Yuki
Does a small town have enough hospitals and schools?
Kai
The welfare score is 54.9. Medical facilities total 9.09 per 10,000 residents with 4 hospitals and 32 clinics — appropriate for the population size. Schools number 0.48 per 1,000 residents across 19 facilities, allowing for smaller class sizes. The inland basin climate creates significant temperature variation, and the 'Tamba fog' that blankets the area in autumn and winter creates a distinctive atmospheric charm.
Economy
Alex
How's the economy in Tambasasayama? Is agriculture the mainstay?
Yuki
What are the income levels and population trends?
Kai
The economy score is 41.0. Taxable income per capita is approximately 2.98 million yen, reflecting an agriculture-based economic structure. Net migration is -208 with a rate of -0.53%, indicating population decline. However, nationally recognized specialty products like Tamba black soybeans, chestnuts, and matsutake mushrooms sustain the local economy. Tourism is also active, with cultural assets like Dekansho Festival and Tamba pottery driving regional revitalization.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 35,183 |
| avg_rent | 49,313 |
| Clinics | 32 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 8.08 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.94 |
| Hospitals | 4 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 1.01 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 9.09 |
| net_migration | -208 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.53 |
| Total Population | 39,611 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 7 |
| restaurant_count | 186 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.7 |
| retail_count | 412 |
| retail_per_1000 | 10.4 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 19 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.48 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 2,979,948 |
Data: 2024