Livability Report
TokushimaLivability Score
Tokushima·Pop. 252,391
5-axis livability scores for Tokushima, Tokushima based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Overall Score
58.8
54.5
54.1
58.8
49.6* 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
Safety58.8/100Cost54.5/100Convenience54.1/100Welfare58.8/100Economy49.6/100Basic Information
Population
252,391
Prefecture
Tokushima
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
Tokushima is famous for the Awa Odori dance festival. How does safety look?
Yuki
What are the specific crime rate figures?
Kai
Tokushima's crime rate is 3.85 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 58.6. For a prefectural capital, this represents a calm safety environment. Located at the mouth of the Yoshino River, 134 rivers flow through this 'water city,' and this unique geography fosters distinct community networks across neighborhoods. The city center spreading at the foot of Mount Bizan maintains a gentle, traditional atmosphere.
Cost of Living
Alex
The cost score is 54.0. Is it expensive to live here?
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent levels?
Kai
Tokushima's average land price is 91,608 yen per square meter, with average rent around 44,787 yen. The cost score of 54.0 indicates affordable living costs for a prefectural capital. Even central areas offer reasonably priced housing. Retail stores at 8.90 per 1,000 and restaurants at 6.68 per 1,000 ensure convenient shopping and dining options.
Convenience
Alex
The convenience score is 52.3. What's transportation like?
Yuki
Is access to the Kansai region convenient?
Kai
Tokushima's public transit usage rate is 2.3%, with a convenience score of 52.3. Daily commuting relies primarily on cars, but the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway directly connects to the Kansai region, with frequent highway buses to Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto. Uniquely, Kansai TV and radio stations can be received here, reflecting deep ties with the region. Commercial density is strong with 6.68 restaurants and 8.90 retail stores per 1,000 residents.
Welfare
Alex
The welfare score of 57.7 is quite high. Is healthcare good?
Yuki
What's the medical facility density like?
Kai
Tokushima has 46 hospitals (1.82 per 10,000) and 279 clinics (11.05 per 10,000), with a combined density of 12.88 per 10,000. The welfare score of 57.7 reflects excellent healthcare infrastructure. Clinic density is notably high, ensuring good access to primary care. There are 52 schools at 0.21 per 1,000 residents, and higher education including the University of Tokushima is well-established.
Economy
Alex
The economy score is 49.7. What are the main industries?
Yuki
What about income levels and population trends?
Kai
Tokushima's taxable income per capita is about 3.49 million yen, with an economy score of 49.7. Net migration is -474 (-0.19%), showing slight population outflow. Otsuka Pharmaceutical and other chemical industries dominate manufacturing output, continuing a manufacturing tradition that traces back to the Edo-period indigo industry. As a prefectural capital of about 252,000, the Awa Odori-related tourism industry also supports the local economy.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 91,608 |
| avg_rent | 44,787 |
| Clinics | 279 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 11.05 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 3.85 |
| Hospitals | 46 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 1.82 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 12.88 |
| net_migration | -474 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.19 |
| Total Population | 252,391 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 2.3 |
| restaurant_count | 1,687 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 6.68 |
| retail_count | 2,247 |
| retail_per_1000 | 8.9 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 52 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.21 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,488,082 |
Data: 2024