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About Takayama

Takayama, Japan 🇯🇵 is a charming mountain town with a relaxed pace, historic streets, and great access to nature. For digital nomads, it offers a peaceful work environment, cozy cafés, and a strong local culture. Wi‑Fi is decent in town, but it’s best for those who value calm over big-city coworking options. 🏔️☕️

Through the year

Best in July (57) · now 40
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 114 mm Feb: 127 mm Mar: 162 mm Apr: 179 mm May: 228 mm Jun: 200 mm Jul: 221 mm Aug: 214 mm Sep: 183 mm Oct: 138 mm Nov: 128 mm Dec: 146 mm Jan: 4°C / -6°C Feb: 5°C / -5°C Mar: 11°C / -1°C Apr: 17°C / 5°C May: 21°C / 9°C Jun: 25°C / 15°C Jul: 29°C / 20°C Aug: 30°C / 21°C Sep: 27°C / 18°C Oct: 20°C / 10°C Nov: 14°C / 4°C Dec: 7°C / -2°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 8.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.6
Safety 9.5
Accommodation Cost 5.1
Weather 6.5
Racial Tolerance 7.1
Nomad Friendly 4.3
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Takayama
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $405.60 per month
Coworking Space $249.60 per month
Coffee $2.50 per cup
Beer $3.74 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.62 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $62.40 per month
Mobile Plan $24.96 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $31.20 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 Matsumoto JP Japan $2,022 6.3 Compare
2 Kanazawa JP Japan $1,975 6.4 Compare
3 Hakuba JP Japan $2,935 5.7 Compare
4 Gifu JP Japan $1,925 6.0 Compare

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