Livability Report
TakamatsuLivability Score
Kagawa·Pop. 417,496
Livability analysis of Takamatsu, Kagawa across 5 axes: safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Overall Score
43.5
52.9
50.7
52.4
49.8* 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
Safety43.5/100Cost52.9/100Convenience50.7/100Welfare52.4/100Economy49.8/100Basic Information
Population
417,496
Prefecture
Kagawa
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Takamatsu? It's the central city of Shikoku.
Yuki
What does the crime data show?
Kai
Takamatsu's crime rate is 6.22 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 43.5. As a core city of about 417,000 and Shikoku's political and economic hub, it sees significant foot traffic. The redeveloped Marugame-machi shopping street is lively with heavy foot traffic, while the area around Ritsurin Garden offers a well-maintained, calm environment.
Cost of Living
Alex
How affordable is Takamatsu? Kagawa has a reputation for low costs.
Yuki
What are the specific land and rent prices?
Kai
Takamatsu's average land price is 87,883 yen per square meter, and the average rent is 47,607 yen, with a cost score of 52.8. This is quite affordable for a prefectural capital. The sanuki udon culture helps keep dining costs down. The Seto Ohashi Bridge connects directly to Honshu, bringing Okayama's commercial facilities within practical reach.
Convenience
Alex
How's the transportation access in Takamatsu?
Yuki
How developed is public transit and retail?
Kai
The public transit usage rate is 6.4%, with a convenience score of 49.8. Via the Seto Ohashi Bridge, the Rapid Marine Liner reaches Okayama in about one hour, and limited express trains connect to all Shikoku prefectural capitals. Retail density is 8.16 per 1,000 residents with 5.44 restaurants. The Marugame-machi shopping street redevelopment is nationally recognized as a model for maintaining downtown commercial vitality.
Welfare
Alex
How are healthcare and education in Takamatsu?
Yuki
Are hospitals and schools sufficient?
Kai
The welfare score is 52.2. Medical facilities total 10.78 per 10,000 residents with 33 hospitals and 417 clinics — a comprehensive healthcare system befitting Shikoku's central hub. Schools number 0.20 per 1,000 across 82 facilities. The Seto Inland Sea climate provides just 1,150mm of rainfall and 2,046 hours of sunshine annually, making for pleasant living conditions.
Economy
Alex
How's the economy in Takamatsu? I've heard it's a 'branch office city.'
Yuki
What are the income levels and population trends?
Kai
The economy score is 49.8. Taxable income per capita is approximately 3.45 million yen. As headquarters to Shikoku Electric Power and JR Shikoku, plus numerous government branch offices, it serves as Shikoku's administrative hub. Net migration is -624 with a rate of -0.15%, showing only slight population outflow. Ritsurin Garden's Michelin three-star rating makes it a significant tourist draw as well.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 87,883 |
| avg_rent | 47,607 |
| Clinics | 417 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 9.99 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.22 |
| Hospitals | 33 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.79 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 10.78 |
| net_migration | -624 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.15 |
| Total Population | 417,496 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 6.4 |
| restaurant_count | 2,272 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 5.44 |
| retail_count | 3,408 |
| retail_per_1000 | 8.16 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 82 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.2 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,450,732 |
Data: 2024