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Ichinomiya, Japan City Intelligence

Ichinomiya is an indexed city in Japan (East Asia), with a metropolitan population of about ~378K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Ichinomiya spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Ichinomiya is a east asia city of about ~378K in Japan. On the composite city-intelligence score, Ichinomiya sits comfortably above the indexed median (85/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~378K
View of Ichinomiya, Japan

Image credit: Image: Asturio Cantabrio / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Composite profile

Overall score

85/100

Use the Ichinomiya profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Japan and across East Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall85/100
Affordability55/100
Air quality64/100
Energy85/100

Overall city intelligence

Strong

85/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Ichinomiya data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Ichinomiya city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score85/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living55/100Ichinomiya's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality64/100Ichinomiya's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy85/100Ichinomiya's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety84/100Ichinomiya's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed85/100Ichinomiya's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk82/100Ichinomiya's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience82/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety91/100
Low crime94/100
Personal safety92/100
Night safety88/100
Road safety87/100

Ichinomiya ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (91/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life90/100
Healthcare94/100
Education92/100
Green space93/100
Cleanliness91/100
Infrastructure99/100
Mobility76/100

Ichinomiya has a very high quality-of-life estimate (90/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness89/100
Education92/100
Green space93/100
Overall safety91/100

Ichinomiya scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability83/100
Walkability87/100
Cycling76/100
Infrastructure99/100

Ichinomiya is very high for remote workers (83/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability84/100
Healthcare94/100
Cleanliness91/100
Outdoor lifestyle54/100

Ichinomiya is very high for retirement (84/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Ichinomiya

Local public safety guidance for Ichinomiya, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Japan emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
Police11024/7
Ambulance and fire11924/7119 routes to both fire and emergency medical services.
Fire and ambulance11924/7

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Ichinomiya, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Japan emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Ichinomiya

Healthcare context for Ichinomiya, with national-level information from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Ichinomiya, see the Japan healthcare profile.

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Ichinomiya

Local mobility context for Ichinomiya, with national-level context from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Ichinomiya, see the Japan transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Ichinomiya. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Ichinomiya

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Ichinomiya will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Ichinomiya air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Ichinomiya drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Ichinomiya

Is Ichinomiya worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (90/100), with nearby nature such as Mount Komaki, Lake Iruka.

Is Ichinomiya good for families?

Excellent (89/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Ichinomiya affordable?

Around average cost; about ¥244,000/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Ichinomiya?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Ichinomiya's main industries?

Mainly manufacturing, tourism, automotive.

What is the climate in Ichinomiya?

A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.6°C.

Does Ichinomiya have universities?

Higher education is strong (75/100).

What is healthcare like in Ichinomiya?

Healthcare access is strong (76/100).

Is Ichinomiya good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (75/100).

What nature is near Ichinomiya?

Within ~170 km: Mount Komaki, Lake Iruka.

Explore Ichinomiya modules

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Cost of Living in Ichinomiya

Ichinomiya's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Ichinomiya

Ichinomiya's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Ichinomiya

Ichinomiya's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Ichinomiya

Ichinomiya's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Ichinomiya

Ichinomiya's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Ichinomiya

Ichinomiya's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Ichinomiya

Cost of living estimates for Ichinomiya — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Ichinomiya

Climate profile for Ichinomiya — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 19.6°C, comfort score 74/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Ichinomiya

Economy and jobs profile for Ichinomiya — tourism economy, economy score 77/100, key industries including manufacturing, tourism, automotive. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Ichinomiya

Education profile for Ichinomiya — student city, education score 70/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Ichinomiya

Healthcare and retirement profile for Ichinomiya — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 76/100, retirement score 75/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Ichinomiya

Source-attributed visual context for Ichinomiya using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Ichinomiya

Weekend trip planning checklist for Ichinomiya — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Ichinomiya

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Ichinomiya

Estimate a monthly budget for Ichinomiya using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Ichinomiya

Plan a trip budget for Ichinomiya using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Ichinomiya

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Ichinomiya. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Gifu, Japan

Nearby city · about 14 km from Ichinomiya. Explore Gifu's city intelligence profile.

Nagoya, Japan

Nearby city · about 17 km from Ichinomiya. Explore Nagoya's city intelligence profile.

Kasugai, Japan

Nearby city · about 17 km from Ichinomiya. Explore Kasugai's city intelligence profile.

Kuwana, Japan

Nearby city · about 29 km from Ichinomiya. Explore Kuwana's city intelligence profile.

Kariya, Japan

Nearby city · about 39 km from Ichinomiya. Explore Kariya's city intelligence profile.

Toyota, Japan

Nearby city · about 40 km from Ichinomiya. Explore Toyota's city intelligence profile.

Yokkaichi, Japan

Nearby city · about 41 km from Ichinomiya. Explore Yokkaichi's city intelligence profile.

Hikone, Japan

Nearby city · about 49 km from Ichinomiya. Explore Hikone's city intelligence profile.

Suzuka, Japan

Nearby city · about 51 km from Ichinomiya. Explore Suzuka's city intelligence profile.

Okazaki, Japan

Nearby city · about 51 km from Ichinomiya. Explore Okazaki's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Ichinomiya — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Ichinomiya — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Ichinomiya FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Ichinomiya, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Ichinomiya

Is Ichinomiya worth visiting?

Ichinomiya has a very high quality-of-life estimate (90/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Mount Komaki, Lake Iruka and Mount Kinka within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Ichinomiya?

Ichinomiya has a very high quality-of-life estimate (90/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 90/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Ichinomiya?

A single resident of Ichinomiya spends roughly ¥244,000 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near ¥130,000. Overall the city is around average cost for Japan. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Ichinomiya?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Ichinomiya is very high for remote workers (83/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Ichinomiya?

Ichinomiya's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Ichinomiya has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in manufacturing, tourism and automotive.

Is Ichinomiya good for digital nomads and remote work?

Ichinomiya offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 83/100.

What are the education options in Ichinomiya?

Ichinomiya is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Computer Science and Social Sciences.

Is Ichinomiya a good place to study?

Ichinomiya offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Ichinomiya?

Ichinomiya has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 76/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Ichinomiya a good place to retire?

Ichinomiya offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 75/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Ichinomiya?

Ichinomiya has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.6°C annually with roughly 1500 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Ichinomiya a safe place to live?

Ichinomiya ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (91/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Ichinomiya?

Ichinomiya indexes a walkability score of 87 and a cycling score of 76 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Ichinomiya?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Ichinomiya include Mount Komaki, Lake Iruka and Mount Kinka. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Ichinomiya good for families?

Ichinomiya scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Ichinomiya?

Ichinomiya rates 54/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 93/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Mount Komaki, Lake Iruka and Mount Kinka supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Ichinomiya profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Japan and across East Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (85/100) and internet speed (85/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (55/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Japan country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Ichinomiya appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.