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Japan / East Asia

Koga, Japan City Intelligence

Koga is an indexed city in Japan (East Asia), with a metropolitan population of about ~138K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Koga spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Koga is a east asia city of about ~138K in Japan. On the composite city-intelligence score, Koga sits comfortably above the indexed median (83/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~138K
View of Koga, Japan

Image credit: Image: Altomarina / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Composite profile

Overall score

83/100

Use the Koga 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.

Overall83/100
Affordability57/100
Air quality68/100
Energy83/100

Overall city intelligence

Strong

83/100

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.

Koga data table

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

Koga city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score83/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living57/100Koga's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality68/100Koga'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.
Energy83/100Koga's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety83/100Koga's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed83/100Koga's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk83/100Koga's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience83/100Climate 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

Koga 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
Education90/100
Green space95/100
Cleanliness92/100
Infrastructure97/100
Mobility72/100

Koga 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
Education90/100
Green space95/100
Overall safety91/100

Koga 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 suitability82/100
Walkability83/100
Cycling75/100
Infrastructure97/100

Koga is very high for remote workers (82/100), 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 suitability85/100
Healthcare94/100
Cleanliness92/100
Outdoor lifestyle58/100

Koga is very high for retirement (85/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Koga

Local public safety guidance for Koga, 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 Koga, 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 Koga

Healthcare context for Koga, 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 Koga, 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 Koga

Local mobility context for Koga, 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 Koga, 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 Koga. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Koga

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 Koga 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.

Koga 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 Koga 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 Koga

Is Koga worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (90/100), with nearby nature such as Mount Tsukuba, Mount Iwafune.

Is Koga good for families?

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

Is Koga affordable?

Around average cost; about ¥234,000/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Koga?

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

What are Koga's main industries?

Mainly tourism, manufacturing, automotive.

What is the climate in Koga?

A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.2°C.

Does Koga have universities?

Higher education is strong (72/100).

What is healthcare like in Koga?

Healthcare access is strong (74/100).

Is Koga good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (75/100).

What nature is near Koga?

Within ~170 km: Mount Tsukuba, Mount Iwafune.

Explore Koga modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Koga

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

Air Quality in Koga

Koga'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 Koga

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

Safety in Koga

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

Internet Speed in Koga

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

Climate Risk in Koga

Koga'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 Koga

Cost of living estimates for Koga — 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 Koga

Climate profile for Koga — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 19.2°C, comfort score 77/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Koga

Economy and jobs profile for Koga — tourism economy, economy score 75/100, key industries including tourism, manufacturing, automotive. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Koga

Education profile for Koga — regional education center, education score 66/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Koga

Healthcare and retirement profile for Koga — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 74/100, retirement score 75/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Koga

Source-attributed visual context for Koga 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 Koga

Weekend trip planning checklist for Koga — 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 Koga

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 Koga

Estimate a monthly budget for Koga 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 Koga

Plan a trip budget for Koga 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 Koga

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

Koshigaya, Japan

Nearby city · about 32 km from Koga. Explore Koshigaya's city intelligence profile.

Saitama, Japan

Nearby city · about 37 km from Koga. Explore Saitama's city intelligence profile.

Kawagoe, Japan

Nearby city · about 37 km from Koga. Explore Kawagoe's city intelligence profile.

Kashiwa, Japan

Nearby city · about 40 km from Koga. Explore Kashiwa's city intelligence profile.

Kawaguchi, Japan

Nearby city · about 41 km from Koga. Explore Kawaguchi's city intelligence profile.

Utsunomiya, Japan

Nearby city · about 43 km from Koga. Explore Utsunomiya's city intelligence profile.

Matsudo, Japan

Nearby city · about 45 km from Koga. Explore Matsudo's city intelligence profile.

Ichikawa, Japan

Nearby city · about 53 km from Koga. Explore Ichikawa's city intelligence profile.

Tokyo, Japan

Nearby city · about 55 km from Koga. Explore Tokyo's city intelligence profile.

Funabashi, Japan

Nearby city · about 58 km from Koga. Explore Funabashi's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Koga — 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 Koga — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Koga FAQ

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

Frequently asked questions about Koga

Is Koga worth visiting?

Koga 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 Tsukuba, Mount Iwafune and Lake Kasumigaura within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Koga?

Koga 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 Koga?

A single resident of Koga spends roughly ¥234,000 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near ¥124,000. 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 Koga?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Koga is very high for remote workers (82/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Koga?

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

Is Koga good for digital nomads and remote work?

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

What are the education options in Koga?

Koga is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Law, Engineering and Medicine.

Is Koga a good place to study?

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

What is healthcare like in Koga?

Koga has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 74/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Koga a good place to retire?

Koga 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 Koga?

Koga has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.2°C annually with roughly 1500 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Koga a safe place to live?

Koga 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 Koga?

Koga indexes a walkability score of 83 and a cycling score of 75 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Koga?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Koga include Mount Tsukuba, Mount Iwafune and Lake Kasumigaura. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Koga good for families?

Koga 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 Koga?

Koga rates 58/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 95/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Mount Tsukuba, Mount Iwafune and Lake Kasumigaura supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Koga 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 (83/100) and safety (83/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (57/100), 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 Koga 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.