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About Kanazawa

Kanazawa is a calm, beautiful city in Japan with a strong traditional vibe and great quality of life 🌸🏯. For digital nomads, it offers reliable internet, walkable neighborhoods, good cafés, and a lower-key atmosphere than Tokyo or Osaka. It’s ideal if you want a productive base with culture, nature, and excellent food nearby 🍣💻.

Regions

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 198 mm Feb: 178 mm Mar: 154 mm Apr: 159 mm May: 169 mm Jun: 172 mm Jul: 219 mm Aug: 208 mm Sep: 209 mm Oct: 169 mm Nov: 197 mm Dec: 252 mm Jan: 6°C / 0°C Feb: 7°C / 0°C Mar: 12°C / 3°C Apr: 17°C / 8°C May: 21°C / 12°C Jun: 25°C / 18°C Jul: 30°C / 23°C Aug: 31°C / 24°C Sep: 28°C / 21°C Oct: 21°C / 14°C Nov: 16°C / 8°C Dec: 9°C / 3°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 5.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.3
Safety 9.4
Internet Speed 8.6
Weather 6.4
Accommodation Cost 5.6
Female Friendly 8.4
Nomad Friendly 5.2
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Kanazawa
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $364.85 per month
Coworking Space $94.36 per month
Coffee $3.15 per cup
Beer $3.46 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.29 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $59.76 per month
Mobile Plan $22.02 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $32.71 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 Hakuba JP Japan $2,935 5.8 Compare
2 Gifu JP Japan $1,925 6.0 Compare
3 Takayama JP Japan $2,421 5.9 Compare
4 Matsumoto JP Japan $2,022 6.3 Compare

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