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About Kagoshima

Kagoshima is a relaxed, affordable city in southern Japan with great food, friendly neighborhoods, and views of Sakurajima volcano 🌋. It’s a solid base for digital nomads who want a slower pace, good public transit, and easy access to nature. Wi‑Fi is generally reliable in cafes and coworking spots ☕💻, though English is less common than in bigger Japanese cities.

Through the year

Best in October (67) · now 67
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 72 mm Feb: 169 mm Mar: 218 mm Apr: 241 mm May: 348 mm Jun: 561 mm Jul: 227 mm Aug: 298 mm Sep: 173 mm Oct: 131 mm Nov: 115 mm Dec: 68 mm Jan: 12°C / 4°C Feb: 13°C / 5°C Mar: 17°C / 9°C Apr: 21°C / 13°C May: 23°C / 16°C Jun: 27°C / 20°C Jul: 30°C / 25°C Aug: 31°C / 25°C Sep: 30°C / 23°C Oct: 25°C / 18°C Nov: 19°C / 12°C Dec: 13°C / 5°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.5
Internet Speed 7.9
Safety 9.3
Accommodation Cost 6.2
Weather 6.1
Racial Tolerance 7.1
Nomad Friendly 4.4
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Kagoshima
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $436.80 per month
Coworking Space $124.80 per month
Coffee $2.50 per cup
Beer $3.74 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.62 per meal
Mobile Plan $21.84 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $28.08 per month
Monthly Transport Pass $68.64 per month

Other cities in Japan

Other cities in Japan
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Tokyo $3,328 7.2 Compare
2 Osaka $2,466 7.0 Compare
3 Fukuoka $2,104 7.0 Compare
4 Kobe $2,179 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kumamoto JP Japan $1,906 6.2 Compare
2 Yakushima JP Japan $2,122 4.9 Compare
3 Oita JP Japan $1,846 6.1 Compare
4 Nagasaki JP Japan $1,969 6.3 Compare

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