Digital nomad guide to Japan

8 cities · Asia / Oceania · avg ~ $2325/mo · avg nomad score 6.4/10

Overview

Japan is one of the countries Nomadista covers for remote workers — 8 city guides in the Asia / Oceania region. Comfortable monthly budgets in our data typically range from about $1650 to $3200. Popular bases include Fukuoka, Osaka and Tokyo. Use the table below to compare cost, nomad score, and climate, then open a full city guide for neighborhoods, coworking, and visas.

Visas & entry (snapshot)

Many travelers get about 90 visa-free days (passport-dependent). Always confirm on official government sites.

Cities in Japan

CityCost/moNomadBest months
🇯🇵 Fukuoka
Asia
$23008/10Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
🇯🇵 Osaka
Asia
$26008/10Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
🇯🇵 Tokyo
Asia
$32008/10Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
🇯🇵 Kyoto
Asia
$28007/10Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
🇯🇵 Sapporo
East Asia
$16505/10May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
🇯🇵 Nagoya
East Asia
$17005/10Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
🇯🇵 Nara
East Asia
$21505/10Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
🇯🇵 Kanazawa
East Asia
$22005/10Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
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