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Tottori·Pop. 179,243

5-axis livability scores for Tottori, Tottori based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.

Published 2026-04-14 · Data updated 2026-10-08

Where in Japan

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Map: based on Global Map Japan (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)

Overall Score

48.2
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Safety49.4Cost57.0Convenience52.4Welfare48.6Economy38.6

* 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 scores

SafetySafety49.4
CostCost57.0
ConvenienceConvenience52.4
WelfareWelfare48.6
EconomyEconomy38.6

Basic Information

Population

179,243

Prefecture

Tottori

Q&A with Kai

Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.

This article's text predates the October 2026 data and scoring revision and is being rewritten.

Safety

Alex

Alex

Tottori is famous for its sand dunes. How's the safety situation?

Yuki

Yuki

What are the specific crime rate figures?

Kai

Tottori's crime rate is 3.91 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 58.2. As a core city of about 188,000, it maintains a relatively calm safety environment. The historic castle town heritage and nature-rich setting facing the Sea of Japan support a peaceful lifestyle. It's also an academic city, home to Tottori University and the Tottori University of Environmental Studies.

Cost of Living

Alex

Alex

The cost score of 57.4 suggests affordable living. Is that accurate?

Yuki

Yuki

What are the specific land price and rent figures?

Kai

Tottori's average land price is 44,559 yen per square meter, with average rent around 41,467 yen. The cost score of 57.4 confirms quite affordable housing for a prefectural capital. Even in the central area, housing can be secured at reasonable prices. Retail stores at 8.13 per 1,000 residents ensure convenient daily shopping.

Convenience

Alex

Alex

The convenience score is 48.3. How's transportation access?

Yuki

Yuki

Is access to the Kansai region convenient?

Kai

Tottori's public transit usage rate is 4.0%, with a convenience score of 48.3. It sits at the junction of the JR San'in and Inbi Lines, with direct limited express services to Kansai via the Chizu Express. Tottori Airport offers flights to Tokyo. Restaurants at 4.90 and retail stores at 8.13 per 1,000 residents provide essential commercial amenities.

Welfare

Alex

Alex

The welfare score is 49.1. How's healthcare?

Yuki

Yuki

How well-equipped are the medical facilities?

Kai

Tottori has 12 hospitals (0.64 per 10,000) and 150 clinics (7.96 per 10,000), with a combined density of 8.60 per 10,000. The welfare score of 49.1 reflects standard healthcare for a prefectural capital. Education is well-served with 56 schools at 0.30 per 1,000 residents. Advanced medical care is available at the Tottori University Hospital.

Economy

Alex

Alex

The economy score is 42.1. What's the economic outlook?

Yuki

Yuki

What about income and population trends?

Kai

Tottori's taxable income per capita is about 2.97 million yen, with an economy score of 42.1. Net migration is -769 (-0.41%), indicating population outflow. Electronic equipment and ceramics manufacturing form the industrial base, with companies like Japan Ceramic headquartered here. Tourism centered on the Tottori Sand Dunes is also vital, and unique local culture like Sunaba Coffee has emerged.

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Detailed Data

IndicatorValueYear
Crime Rate (per 1,000)5.702025
Avg. Land Price (¥/m²)39,6662026
Avg. Rent (¥)44,5542023
Public Transit Usage (%)4.02020
Retail Establishments1,5322021
Retail Establishments (per 1,000)8.552021
Restaurant Establishments9232021
Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000)5.152021
Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register)101.22025
Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics)8.982023
Hospitals122023
Hospitals (per 10,000)0.672023
Clinics1492023
Clinics (per 10,000)8.312023
Schools (elementary + junior high + high)672024
Schools (per 1,000)0.3742024
Schools (per habitable km²)0.3162024
Taxable Income per Capita (¥)3,072,4002025
Net Migration-9142025
Net Migration Rate (%)-0.512025
Total Population179,2432025
crime_count1,0212025
crime_count_pref3,0452025
crime_rate_pref_per_100062025
habitable_area_km22122024
resident_registry_population177,0352026

Data sources

IndicatorSourceYearNotes
Total Population2025 Population CensusStatistics Bureau of Japan2025
Crime Rate (per 1,000)Reported penal code offenses by municipalityTottori Prefectural Police2025Counted where offenses occur; per 1,000 uses the 2025 census population
Avg. Land Price (¥/m²)Official land prices (National Land Numerical Information L01)Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism2026Residential sites only; simple average of sites
Avg. Rent (¥)2023 Housing and Land SurveyStatistics Bureau of Japan2023Monthly rent of rented housing; next survey in 2028
Public Transit Usage (%)2020 Population Census (means of commuting)Statistics Bureau of Japan2020To be updated when the 2025 census commuting tables are published
Retail Establishments (per 1,000)2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI2021Next survey in 2026
Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000)2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI2021Next survey in 2026
Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics)Survey of Medical Institutions (System of Social and Demographic Statistics)Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare2023Hospitals and clinics combined
Schools (per habitable km²)School Basic Survey and habitable area (System of Social and Demographic Statistics)MEXT and Statistics Bureau of Japan2024Elementary, junior high and high schools per habitable km²
Taxable Income per Capita (¥)Survey on municipal tax assessmentMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications2025Taxable income per taxpayer
Net Migration Rate (%)Report on Internal MigrationStatistics Bureau of Japan2025
Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register)Census population ÷ resident register populationMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications2025Resident register population as of January 1, 2026

Data years: mainly 2025 (2020–2026 by indicator)

Published 2026-04-14 · Data updated 2026-10-08