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Living in Matsue

Matsue is a city in Japan. At the end of 2020, unemployment in Matsue reached 2.86%.

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

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 Matsue.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesMatsue highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Matsue 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

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Matsue is 2.9%. 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%3102–3Matsue 2.9%1088 cities: 3% to under 4%10883–4688 cities: 4% to under 5%6884–5158 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 rate2.86 %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)7Official

Public employment service

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

Country-level information

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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 Matsue. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100015.15 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10002.91 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Matsue 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 10002.91 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Matsue's nearest airport was IZO, 16 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km16 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataIZO3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Matsue. 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

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

Climate and air quality

Matsue's monthly mean temperatures were 4.6°C in January and 25.8°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 153.3 mm in January and 234.1 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 67.4 hours in January and 168.6 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Matsue average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Matsue average monthly precipitation, mm060120180240153118134113130173234130204126122155JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Matsue average monthly sunshine, hours055110165220678914118220715716920114615411479JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.3 · Feb 9.4 · Mar 13.1 · Apr 18.5 · May 23.2 · Jun 26.2 · Jul 29.8 · Aug 31.6 · Sep 27.1 · Oct 22 · Nov 16.5 · Dec 10.9 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松江3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.5 · Feb 1.3 · Mar 3.6 · Apr 8.2 · May 13.5 · Jun 18.2 · Jul 22.8 · Aug 23.8 · Sep 19.6 · Oct 13.4 · Nov 8 · Dec 3.6 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松江3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 4.6 · Feb 5 · Mar 8 · Apr 13.1 · May 18 · Jun 21.7 · Jul 25.8 · Aug 27.1 · Sep 22.9 · Oct 17.4 · Nov 12 · Dec 7 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松江3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 153.3 · Feb 118.4 · Mar 134 · Apr 113 · May 130.3 · Jun 173 · Jul 234.1 · Aug 129.6 · Sep 204.1 · Oct 126.1 · Nov 121.6 · Dec 154.5 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松江3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 67.4 · Feb 88.6 · Mar 140.5 · Apr 182.4 · May 206.5 · Jun 157.1 · Jul 168.6 · Aug 201 · Sep 146.2 · Oct 154.4 · Nov 113.8 · Dec 78.8 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松江3Official · parent municipality

Population and city profile

Matsue had a population density of 355.4 people per km² at the end of 2020.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area573 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)6Official
Foreign-resident share1.22 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)9Official
Foreign residents2,353 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)9Official
Population density355.4 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)8Official

Is Matsue 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 worker60%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 50–70%
Skilled employee69%strong on work, weak on safety · range 59–79%
Student49%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Family60%strong on family, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–63%
Foreign residents2,353 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Unemployment rate2.86 %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 area573 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.22 %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 density355.4 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 2026-08-31

Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in Matsue?

The unemployment rate is 2.86 %. 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 foreign residents live in Matsue?

2,353 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 Matsue a good place to live?

Matsue 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Matsue, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/matsue/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Matsue, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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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 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 松江 JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals · 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. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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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