Best places to retire in Japan

For retirees, Nara-shi ranks highest in Japan (retire score 66/100), balancing affordability, a mild climate and safety. The most affordable option is Nara-shi. Our retire score = 40% cost + 30% climate + 30% safety.
Top retirement cities in Japan (retire score)
66Nara-shi65Shizuoka65Matsuyama64Ōtsu64Sendai64Utsunomiya64Nagasaki64Nagano64Ōita63Wakayama63Takamatsu63Miyazaki

Top retirement cities in Japan

Retire score weights affordability, climate comfort and disaster+crime safety. It does not include healthcare quality or retirement-visa rules — verify those separately.

FAQ

Where is the best place to retire in Japan?

Nara-shi ranks highest in our retirement score (66/100), balancing affordability, mild climate and safety.

Is Japan a good place to retire?

Japan's best retirement city scores 66/100; the most affordable is Nara-shi (cost 47/100). We weigh cost, climate and natural-disaster + crime safety — not healthcare or visas, which you should check separately.

What's the cheapest place to retire in Japan?

Nara-shi has the lowest cost of living in Japan in our data.

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