Livability Report
TakayamaLivability Score
Gifu·Pop. 84,419
Livability analysis of Takayama, Gifu across 5 axes: safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Overall Score
43.9
51.8
63.5
56.8
43.5* 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
Safety43.9/100Cost51.8/100Convenience63.5/100Welfare56.8/100Economy43.5/100Basic Information
Population
84,419
Prefecture
Gifu
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Takayama? It's called 'Little Kyoto of Hida.'
Yuki
What are the crime rate figures?
Kai
Takayama's crime rate is 6.17 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 43.9. With a population of about 84,000, it has the largest municipal area in Japan. The preserved Sanmachi-suji old town is busy with tourists, but residential areas retain the tranquil Hida mountain atmosphere. The community's strong attachment to traditional culture, exemplified by the Takayama Festival, contributes to social cohesion.
Cost of Living
Alex
How expensive is Takayama? Tourist areas tend to be pricey.
Yuki
What are the land and rent levels?
Kai
Takayama's average land price is 137,806 yen per square meter, and the average rent is 45,321 yen, with a cost score of 52.1. Land prices are more moderate than the tourist image might suggest. Rent is quite affordable. Local specialties like Hida beef and hoba miso are readily available, adding to daily life quality. However, heating costs during winter are a notable mountain-area expense.
Convenience
Alex
How's transportation in Takayama? Mountain areas seem inconvenient.
Yuki
What about public transit and shops?
Kai
The public transit usage rate is 1.5%, with a convenience score of 63.6. It's car-dependent, but the JR Takayama Line connects to Nagoya and Toyama. Retail density is remarkably high at 14.10 per 1,000 residents, with 9.22 restaurants — reflecting its status as a tourist city. Morning markets and old town shops serve everyday shopping needs, with a unique local lifestyle culture deeply rooted here.
Welfare
Alex
How are healthcare and education in Takayama?
Yuki
Are there enough hospitals and schools?
Kai
The welfare score is 54.3. Medical facilities total 9.95 per 10,000 residents with 4 hospitals and 80 clinics — appropriate for the population. Schools number 0.37 per 1,000 across 31 facilities, enabling small-class education. Given the vast municipal area, some mountain districts face longer travel times to medical and educational facilities. Nature-based education programs leveraging the Hida environment are a distinctive feature.
Economy
Alex
How's Takayama's economy? Is tourism the main driver?
Yuki
What are the income and population trends?
Kai
The economy score is 44.4. Taxable income per capita is approximately 3.00 million yen, with inbound tourism as a crucial economic pillar. Net migration is -183 with a rate of -0.22%, showing gentle population decline. The preserved old town and Takayama Festival attract visitors from Japan and abroad, while traditional Hida carpentry and furniture industries continue to support the local economy.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 137,806 |
| avg_rent | 45,321 |
| Clinics | 80 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 9.48 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.17 |
| Hospitals | 4 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.47 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 9.95 |
| net_migration | -183 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.22 |
| Total Population | 84,419 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 1.5 |
| restaurant_count | 778 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 9.22 |
| retail_count | 1,190 |
| retail_per_1000 | 14.1 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 31 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.37 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,000,952 |
Data: 2024