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Living in Yonago

Yonago is a city in Japan. The unemployment rate was 3.51% at the end of 2020. The population density of Yonago stood at 1,112.5 people per km² at the end of 2020.

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

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 Yonago.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesYonago highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Yonago 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 Yonago is 3.5%. 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%10883–4Yonago 3.5%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 rate3.51 %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 Yonago. 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 Yonago. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100017.58 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10005.5 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Yonago 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 10005.5 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Yonago's nearest airport was YGJ, 11 km away and offered 6 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count6 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km11 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYGJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Yonago's monthly mean temperatures were 4.7°C in January and 26.2°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 151.7 mm in January and 227.2 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 72.3 hours in January and 171.5 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Yonago 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
Yonago average monthly precipitation, mm060120180240152118128106119170227128214131118146JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Yonago average monthly sunshine, hours055110165220728814218220916117220714915711783JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.3 · Feb 9.2 · Mar 12.9 · Apr 18.4 · May 23.3 · Jun 26 · Jul 30.3 · Aug 31.7 · Sep 27.1 · Oct 22.1 · Nov 16.8 · Dec 11.1 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 米子3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.3 · Feb 1.3 · Mar 3.5 · Apr 8 · May 13.3 · Jun 18.2 · Jul 22.8 · Aug 23.7 · Sep 19.3 · Oct 13.1 · Nov 7.9 · Dec 3.5 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 米子3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 4.7 · Feb 5.1 · Mar 8.2 · Apr 13.2 · May 18.2 · Jun 21.8 · Jul 26.2 · Aug 27.3 · Sep 23 · Oct 17.5 · Nov 12.2 · Dec 7.1 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 米子3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 151.7 · Feb 117.5 · Mar 128.2 · Apr 106.3 · May 119.1 · Jun 169.5 · Jul 227.2 · Aug 128.4 · Sep 214.3 · Oct 131.1 · Nov 118.1 · Dec 145.9 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 米子3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 72.3 · Feb 87.7 · Mar 141.5 · Apr 182 · May 208.6 · Jun 160.8 · Jul 171.5 · Aug 207.1 · Sep 148.7 · Oct 156.8 · Nov 116.5 · Dec 82.5 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 米子3Official · parent municipality

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area132.4 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)6Official
Foreign-resident share1.29 %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 residents1,841 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)9Official
Population density1,113 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)8Official

Is Yonago 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 worker59%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 49–69%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–77%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–70%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–66%
Foreign residents1,841 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Unemployment rate3.51 %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 area132.4 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.29 %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 density1,113 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 Yonago?

The unemployment rate is 3.51 %. 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 Yonago?

1,841 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 Yonago a good place to live?

Yonago 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). Yonago, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/yonago/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Yonago, 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 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 米子 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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