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Living in Kyoto

In the Kansai region of Japan lies Kyoto Prefecture, home to Japan's original capital, until the year 1869. Kyoto is considered the cultural center of Japan, and is a must-see for Japanese and international tourists alike. Within Kyoto, over 2,000 shrines and temples can be visited, and numerous Edo-period structures can be found in tact. Many annual festivals occur in Kyoto, some dating back over 1,000 years. Important spots to visit in Kyoto include the original Imperial Palace, where the Emperor resided until Japan's capital moved to Tokyo, and To-ji, a five story Buddhist pagoda, considered both a symbol of Kyoto and of Japan as a whole.

Current Weather

19˚ Partly Cloudy

Feels Like: 19˚ Low: 9˚ High: 25˚

Overcast throughout the day.

Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:00

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Climate

Average Annual Temperature

15 ℃

Population

Total Population

2,605,000

Foreign Residents

55,111

Foreigner Births

471

Information

No. of persons per household

2.89

Age of household heads (years old)

61.5

Income

472,500

Expenditure

378,113

Savings

17,780,000

Liabilities

4,590,000

Total population

2,605,000

Foreign residents

55,111

Foreigner births

471

Annual crime

35,754

Annual income

5,670,000

Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)

Food

76,081

Rents for dwelling & land

65,396

Imputed rent

78,304

Fuel, light & water charges

21,047

Electricity

8,117

Gas

4,359

Furniture & household utensils

8,969

Clothing & footwear

12,846

Medical care

10,107

Transportation & communication

48,519

Public transportation

8,608

Private transportation

24,469

Communication

14,938

Education

24,919

Culture & recreation

27,317

Foreign Nationalities

Korea ( South and North )

26,040

China

14,356

Vietnam

3,775

Philippines

2,338

Taiwan

1,711

United States

1,583

Indonesia

810

Nepal

732

Thailand

651

France

648

United Kingdom

492

India

429

Foreigner Status

Permanent resident

8,555

Technology · Humanities · International work

3,133

Family stay

2,452

Japanese spouse

2,262

Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)

1,751

Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)

1,236

Long-term resident

1,142

Specific activity

846

Professor

696

Technical skill

481

Management

373

Spouse of permanent resident

344

All data shown has been published by The Japanese Meteorological Agency and The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Information provided by City-Cost is for educational purposes and we hope the data posted here helps you.

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