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About Nagano

Nagano, Japan 🇯🇵 is a calm mountain city ideal for digital nomads seeking focus and nature. It offers reliable infrastructure, good internet, and a lower-cost, less crowded lifestyle than major hubs. With easy access to ski resorts, hot springs, and scenic hikes, it’s great for work-life balance. Best for nomads who value peace, outdoor activities, and a slower pace. 🌲💻🏔️

Regions

Through the year

Best in August (61) · now 51
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 41 mm Feb: 81 mm Mar: 121 mm Apr: 129 mm May: 174 mm Jun: 177 mm Jul: 178 mm Aug: 163 mm Sep: 157 mm Oct: 109 mm Nov: 71 mm Dec: 55 mm Jan: -0°C / -9°C Feb: 1°C / -9°C Mar: 6°C / -4°C Apr: 12°C / 2°C May: 16°C / 7°C Jun: 20°C / 12°C Jul: 24°C / 17°C Aug: 24°C / 17°C Sep: 22°C / 14°C Oct: 15°C / 7°C Nov: 9°C / 1°C Dec: 3°C / -6°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 5.3
Internet Speed 8.8
Safety 9.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.2
Weather 6.7
Accommodation Cost 5.6
Female Friendly 8.4
Nomad Friendly 4.9
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Nagano
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $345.98 per month
Coworking Space $113.23 per month
Coffee $3.02 per cup
Beer $3.46 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.98 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $78.63 per month
Mobile Plan $20.13 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $33.97 per month

Other cities in Japan

Other cities in Japan
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Niseko No data — Compare
2 Tokyo $2,841 7.2 Compare
3 Osaka $2,466 7.0 Compare
4 Fukuoka $2,104 7.0 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Hakuba JP Japan $2,935 5.7 Compare
2 Karuizawa JP Japan $2,724 6.0 Compare
3 Matsumoto JP Japan $2,022 6.3 Compare
4 Takayama JP Japan $2,421 5.9 Compare

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