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Living in Kagoshima

Kagoshima is a city in Japan. The city faced an unemployment rate of 4.14% at the end of 2020. In March 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 9.8 µg/m³.

Which Japan-wide rules apply when you move to Kagoshima?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in JapanNational rates and thresholds that apply in Kagoshima.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Kagoshima yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Net rent across major citiesKagoshima highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Kagoshima highlighted€15.18川崎市€13.60Yokohama€12.11大阪市€11.89京都市€11.78さいたま市€10.32千葉市€10.23福岡市€10.08神戸市€10.06仙台市€10.01名古屋市€9.52広島市€8.59札幌市net rent, € / m² / month

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 5,592 people of 587,255 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Kagoshima is 4.1%. Of 2,344 cities with data, 1,088 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Japan per band1 city: 0% to under 1%10–125 cities: 1% to under 2%251–2310 cities: 2% to under 3%3102–31088 cities: 3% to under 4%10883–4688 cities: 4% to under 5%6884–5Kagoshima 4.1%158 cities: 5% to under 6%1585–649 cities: 6% to under 7%496–714 cities: 7% to under 8%147–84 cities: 8% to under 9%48–97 cities: 9% to under 10%79–10

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate4.14 %country median 3.7%31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Kagoshima. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Hello Work — Public employment service

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Kagoshima. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100020.79 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10004.58 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Kagoshima when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Physicians Per 10004.58 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Kagoshima's nearest airport was KOJ, 31 km away and offered 12 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count12 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km31 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataKOJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Kagoshima. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Japanese Language Education Program for Foreigners Living in Japan — State Language Course

Agency for Cultural Affairs

For foreigners living in Japan.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Kagoshima.

Climate and air quality

Kagoshima's monthly mean temperatures were 8.7°C in January and 28.1°C in July. Kagoshima's monthly precipitation totalled 78.3 mm in January and 365.1 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 132.6 hours in January and 185.5 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Kagoshima average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Kagoshima average monthly precipitation, mm01452904355807811316119520557036522422310510393JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Kagoshima average monthly sunshine, hours055110165220133139163176178109186207176184158143JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 13.1 · Feb 14.6 · Mar 17.5 · Apr 21.8 · May 25.5 · Jun 27.5 · Jul 31.9 · Aug 32.7 · Sep 30.2 · Oct 25.8 · Nov 20.6 · Dec 15.3 °C31 Dec 2020JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Kagoshima3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.9 · Feb 5.8 · Mar 8.7 · Apr 12.9 · May 17.3 · Jun 21.3 · Jul 25.3 · Aug 26 · Sep 23.2 · Oct 18 · Nov 12.2 · Dec 6.9 °C31 Dec 2020JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Kagoshima3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 8.7 · Feb 9.9 · Mar 12.8 · Apr 17.1 · May 21 · Jun 24 · Jul 28.1 · Aug 28.8 · Sep 26.3 · Oct 21.6 · Nov 16.2 · Dec 10.9 °C31 Dec 2020JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Kagoshima3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 78.3 · Feb 112.7 · Mar 161 · Apr 194.9 · May 205.2 · Jun 570 · Jul 365.1 · Aug 224.3 · Sep 222.9 · Oct 104.6 · Nov 102.5 · Dec 93.2 mm31 Dec 2020JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Kagoshima3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 132.6 · Feb 139.3 · Mar 163.2 · Apr 175.6 · May 178.2 · Jun 109.3 · Jul 185.5 · Aug 206.9 · Sep 176.4 · Oct 184 · Nov 157.7 · Dec 143.2 hours31 Dec 2020JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Kagoshima3Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Japan cities
鹿児島市593,128 residents川口市594,274 residents八王子市579,355 residentsKawaguchi608,515 residentsHachiōji558,755 residents船橋市642,907 residents

Population and city profile

The population density of Kagoshima stood at 1,083.2 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Kagoshima residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99%Foreign residents 1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area547.8 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share0.952 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)10Official
Foreign residents5,592 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density1,083 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population587,255 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey — Total, 1 January 20266Official

Is Kagoshima a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–67%
Skilled employee65%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–75%
Student53%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–67%
Foreign residents5,592 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population587,255 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey — Total, 1 January 2026
Unemployment rate4.14 %31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)
City area547.8 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share0.952 %3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)
Population density1,083 people/km²31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Kagoshima?

The unemployment rate is 4.14 %. Source: 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表).

How many people live in Kagoshima?

The published population is 587,255 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey — Total, 1 January 2026.

How many foreign residents live in Kagoshima?

5,592 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民).

Is Kagoshima a good place to live?

Kagoshima may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  2. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  3. JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Kagoshima JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) · data.jma.go.jp · checked 2026-07-26
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey — Total, 1 January 2026 Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey · e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  7. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  8. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  9. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  10. 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民) soumu.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03

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