Composite profile
Overall score
82/100
Use the Nagoya profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and industrial-economy signals alongside Tokyo and Osaka.
Overall82/100
Affordability70/100
Air quality76/100
Energy76/100
Japan / East Asia
Nagoya, Japan City Intelligence
Nagoya is the core of Japan's Chukyo metropolitan region, with automotive-manufacturing density, rail-network anchor, and resilient infrastructure context. Nagoya is a east asia city of about ~9.5M Chukyo metro in Japan. On the composite city-intelligence score, Nagoya sits comfortably above the indexed median (82/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~9.5M Chukyo metro
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Overall city intelligence
Strong82/100
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.
Nagoya data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 82/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 70/100 | Nagoya's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 76/100 | Nagoya'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 | 76/100 | Nagoya's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 79/100 | Nagoya's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 79/100 | Nagoya's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 76/100 | Nagoya's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 76/100 | Climate 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 safety85/100
Low crime88/100
Personal safety88/100
Night safety79/100
Road safety83/100
Nagoya ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (85/100), 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 life84/100
Healthcare94/100
Education94/100
Green space46/100
Cleanliness92/100
Infrastructure100/100
Mobility84/100
Nagoya has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness82/100
Education94/100
Green space46/100
Overall safety85/100
Nagoya scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability84/100
Walkability98/100
Cycling83/100
Infrastructure100/100
Nagoya is very high for remote workers (84/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability81/100
Healthcare94/100
Cleanliness92/100
Outdoor lifestyle28/100
Nagoya is very high for retirement (81/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Nagoya
Local public safety guidance for Nagoya, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Police | 11024/7 | — |
| Ambulance and fire | 11924/7 | 119 routes to both fire and emergency medical services. |
| Fire and ambulance | 11924/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Nagoya, 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.
- National Police Agency, Japan: National Police Agency of Japan
Used as the primary attribution for Japan's 110 police and 119 fire and ambulance emergency numbers.
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 Nagoya
Healthcare context for Nagoya, with national-level information from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Nagoya, 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.
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan
Used as the primary attribution for Japanese public-health context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Nagoya
Local mobility context for Nagoya, with national-level context from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Nagoya, 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.
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Used as the primary attribution for Japanese national transport and aviation context.
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 Nagoya. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Nagoya
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 Nagoya 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.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal 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).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Nagoya air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Nagoya 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 Nagoya
Is Nagoya worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (84/100) and a major economy economy.
Is Nagoya good for families?
Excellent (82/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Nagoya affordable?
More affordable than average; about ¥237,000/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Nagoya?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Nagoya's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, automotive, technology.
What is the climate in Nagoya?
A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.7°C.
Does Nagoya have universities?
Higher education is excellent (81/100).
What is healthcare like in Nagoya?
Healthcare access is excellent (82/100).
Is Nagoya good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (76/100).
What nature is near Nagoya?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Explore Nagoya modules
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Cost of Living in Nagoya
Nagoya's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Nagoya
Nagoya'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 Nagoya
Nagoya's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Nagoya
Nagoya's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Nagoya
Nagoya's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Nagoya
Nagoya'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 Nagoya
Cost of living estimates for Nagoya — 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 Nagoya
Climate profile for Nagoya — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 19.7°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 Nagoya
Economy and jobs profile for Nagoya — major economy, economy score 81/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Nagoya
Education profile for Nagoya — student city, education score 78/100, 7 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Nagoya
Healthcare and retirement profile for Nagoya — global medical hub, healthcare score 82/100, retirement score 76/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Nagoya
Estimate a monthly budget for Nagoya 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 Nagoya
Plan a trip budget for Nagoya 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 Nagoya
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Nagoya. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Kyoto, Japan
Same region · about 105 km from Nagoya. Explore Kyoto's city intelligence profile.
Osaka, Japan
Same region · about 137 km from Nagoya. Explore Osaka's city intelligence profile.
Tokyo, Japan
Same region · about 263 km from Nagoya. Explore Tokyo's city intelligence profile.
Fukuoka, Japan
Same region · about 622 km from Nagoya. Explore Fukuoka's city intelligence profile.
Busan, South Korea
Cross-border · about 707 km from Nagoya. Explore Busan's city intelligence profile.
Nagoya FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Nagoya, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Nagoya
Is Nagoya worth visiting?
Nagoya has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Nagoya?
Nagoya has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 84/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Nagoya?
A single resident of Nagoya spends roughly ¥237,000 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near ¥126,000. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Japan. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Nagoya?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Nagoya is very high for remote workers (84/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Nagoya?
Nagoya's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, manufacturing and tourism and hospitality. Nagoya has a large and diversified economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Is Nagoya good for digital nomads and remote work?
Nagoya offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 84/100.
What are the education options in Nagoya?
Nagoya is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Law and Computer Science.
Is Nagoya a good place to study?
Nagoya offers a very strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Nagoya?
Nagoya has a major medical hub, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 82/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Nagoya a good place to retire?
Nagoya offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 76/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Nagoya?
Nagoya has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.7°C annually with roughly 1500 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Nagoya a safe place to live?
Nagoya ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (85/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Nagoya?
Nagoya indexes a walkability score of 98 and a cycling score of 83 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Nagoya?
Nagoya has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Nagoya good for families?
Nagoya scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Nagoya?
Nagoya rates 28/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 46/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Nagoya profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and industrial-economy signals alongside Tokyo and Osaka. Its standout dimensions are safety (79/100) and internet speed (79/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (70/100), 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 Nagoya 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.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.