TakayamaLivability Score

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.