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Living in Takamatsu

Takamatsu is a city in Japan. Takamatsu had an unemployment rate of 3.44% at the end of 2020. In March 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 8.5 µg/m³.

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

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 Takamatsu.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesTakamatsu highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Takamatsu 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 Takamatsu is 3.4%. 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%10883–4Takamatsu 3.4%688 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 rate3.44 %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 Takamatsu. 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 Takamatsu. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100013.18 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10002.96 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Takamatsu 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 10002.96 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Takamatsu's nearest airport was TAK, 14 km away and offered 6 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count6 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km14 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataTAK3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

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

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For foreigners living in Japan.

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 5.9°C in January to 27.5°C in July. Takamatsu's monthly precipitation totalled 39.4 mm in January and 159.8 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 141.4 hours in January and 191.8 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Takamatsu average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Takamatsu average monthly precipitation, mm04590135180394681751011531601061671205547JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Takamatsu average monthly sunshine, hours060120180240141144175195210158192221160165146143JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 9.7 · Feb 10.5 · Mar 14.1 · Apr 19.8 · May 24.8 · Jun 27.5 · Jul 31.7 · Aug 33 · Sep 28.8 · Oct 23.2 · Nov 17.5 · Dec 12.1 °C31 Dec 2020JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Takamatsu3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.1 · Feb 2.2 · Mar 5 · Apr 9.9 · May 15.1 · Jun 19.8 · Jul 24.1 · Aug 25.1 · Sep 21.2 · Oct 15.1 · Nov 9.1 · Dec 4.3 °C31 Dec 2020JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Takamatsu3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 5.9 · Feb 6.3 · Mar 9.4 · Apr 14.7 · May 19.8 · Jun 23.3 · Jul 27.5 · Aug 28.6 · Sep 24.7 · Oct 19 · Nov 13.2 · Dec 8.1 °C31 Dec 2020JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Takamatsu3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 39.4 · Feb 45.8 · Mar 81.4 · Apr 74.6 · May 100.9 · Jun 153.1 · Jul 159.8 · Aug 106 · Sep 167.4 · Oct 120.1 · Nov 55 · Dec 46.7 mm31 Dec 2020JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Takamatsu3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 141.4 · Feb 143.8 · Mar 175 · Apr 194.5 · May 210.1 · Jun 158.2 · Jul 191.8 · Aug 221.2 · Sep 159.6 · Oct 164.6 · Nov 145.5 · Dec 142.7 hours31 Dec 2020JMA Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Takamatsu3Official · parent municipality

Population and city profile

At the end of 2020, the population density reached 1,112.1 people per km².

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area375.5 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)6Official
Foreign-resident share1.81 %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 residents7,518 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)9Official
Population density1,112 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)8Official

Is Takamatsu 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 worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–68%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–77%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–64%
Foreign residents7,518 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Unemployment rate3.44 %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 area375.5 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.81 %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 density1,112 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 Takamatsu?

The unemployment rate is 3.44 %. 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 Takamatsu?

7,518 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 Takamatsu a good place to live?

Takamatsu 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). Takamatsu, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/takamatsu/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Takamatsu, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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  year = {2026},
  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 Tables of Climatological Normals (1991-2020) — Takamatsu 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. 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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