Composite profile
Overall score
89/100
Tokyo is strongest where density, reliability, and day-to-day service access matter more than low costs or large private space.
Overall89/100
Affordability68/100
Air quality78/100
Energy84/100
Japan / East Asia
Tokyo, Japan City Intelligence
Tokyo is a high-capacity megacity with outstanding transit, deep services, and strong adaptation discipline, balanced against climate and housing constraints. Tokyo is a east asia city of about 37.2M metro in Japan. On the composite city-intelligence score, Tokyo sits comfortably above the indexed median (89/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- 37.2M metro
Image credit: Image: Morio / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visual context
Additional verified imagery for Tokyo, Japan. Each photo is sourced from Wikimedia Commons with full attribution and a permissive license.
Tokyo Tower
Image credit: Image: Akonnchiroll / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Strong89/100
Very strong resilience, services, mobility, and urban operating capacity.
Transit reliability
Exceptional
Rail access reduces mobility friction across the metropolitan region.
Adaptation discipline
Advanced
Earthquake, flood, and heat planning are central to the urban operating model.
Tokyo data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 89/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 68/100 | Tokyo is not cheap, but transit access, service density, and varied housing formats improve practical affordability. |
| Air Quality | 78/100 | Tokyo's air profile benefits from strong governance but still requires attention to fine particles, ozone, and heat-related exposure. |
| Energy | 84/100 | Tokyo has strong engineering capacity and resilience discipline, but energy transition is constrained by dense demand and climate stress. |
| Safety | 93/100 | Tokyo scores at the very top globally on safety, with very low violent-crime context, strong institutions, and high resident perception of safety. |
| Internet Speed | 92/100 | Tokyo is a connectivity leader with very fast fiber, dense mobile coverage, and a digital-readiness culture that supports remote and hybrid work. |
| Climate Risk | 64/100 | Tokyo faces meaningful climate exposure across heat, storm, and seismic-coupled flood pressure, balanced by strong adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 93/100 | 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 safety78/100
Road safety83/100
Tokyo 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 life85/100
Healthcare95/100
Education95/100
Green space48/100
Cleanliness92/100
Infrastructure100/100
Mobility85/100
Tokyo has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), 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
Education95/100
Green space48/100
Overall safety85/100
Tokyo 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 suitability86/100
Walkability98/100
Cycling85/100
Infrastructure100/100
Tokyo is very high for remote workers (86/100), 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
Healthcare95/100
Cleanliness92/100
Outdoor lifestyle28/100
Tokyo is very high for retirement (81/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Tokyo
Local public safety guidance for Tokyo, 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 Tokyo, 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 Tokyo
Healthcare context for Tokyo, 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 Tokyo, 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 Tokyo
Local mobility context for Tokyo, 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 Tokyo, see the Japan transport profile.
Metro or rail operator
Airport authority
Airport authority
| Airport | IATA | Official link |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda Airport | HND | Official page |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Official page |
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.
- Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.: Tokyo Metro
Used as the primary attribution for Tokyo metro operator information.
- Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.: Haneda Airport (Tokyo International)
Used as the official attribution for Tokyo Haneda Airport.
- Narita International Airport Corporation: Narita International Airport
Used as the official attribution for Narita International Airport.
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 Tokyo. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Tokyo
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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Tokyo 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 Tokyo
Is Tokyo worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (85/100) and a global hub economy.
Is Tokyo good for families?
Excellent (82/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Tokyo affordable?
More affordable than average; about ¥241,000/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Tokyo's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, aerospace, technology.
What is the climate in Tokyo?
A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.5°C.
Does Tokyo have universities?
Higher education is excellent (87/100).
What is healthcare like in Tokyo?
Healthcare access is excellent (85/100).
Is Tokyo good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (77/100).
What nature is near Tokyo?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
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Tokyo in city collections
Curated city collections that include Tokyo. Each is a comparison-oriented shortlist, not an official ranking.
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Tokyo intent guides
Practical intent-focused guides available for Tokyo. Each guide is a comparison-oriented view, not an official ranking.
Tokyo for Public transport
Tokyo surfaces verified Tokyo Metro, MLIT, Haneda, and Narita context, supporting detailed mobility comparison.
Explore Tokyo modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Tokyo
Tokyo is not cheap, but transit access, service density, and varied housing formats improve practical affordability.
Air Quality in Tokyo
Tokyo's air profile benefits from strong governance but still requires attention to fine particles, ozone, and heat-related exposure.
Energy in Tokyo
Tokyo has strong engineering capacity and resilience discipline, but energy transition is constrained by dense demand and climate stress.
Safety in Tokyo
Tokyo scores at the very top globally on safety, with very low violent-crime context, strong institutions, and high resident perception of safety.
Internet Speed in Tokyo
Tokyo is a connectivity leader with very fast fiber, dense mobile coverage, and a digital-readiness culture that supports remote and hybrid work.
Climate Risk in Tokyo
Tokyo faces meaningful climate exposure across heat, storm, and seismic-coupled flood pressure, balanced by strong adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Tokyo
Cost of living estimates for Tokyo — 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 Tokyo
Climate profile for Tokyo — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 19.5°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 Tokyo
Economy and jobs profile for Tokyo — global hub, economy score 86/100, key industries including manufacturing, aerospace, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Tokyo
Education profile for Tokyo — global academic hub, education score 85/100, 15 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Tokyo
Healthcare and retirement profile for Tokyo — global medical hub, healthcare score 85/100, retirement score 77/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Arrival planning guide for Tokyo
Practical arrival planning context for Tokyo — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, budgeting tools, and methodology. Not an official airport or travel instruction service.
Estimate a monthly budget for Tokyo
Estimate a monthly budget for Tokyo 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 Tokyo
Plan a trip budget for Tokyo 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 Tokyo
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Tokyo. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
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Tokyo FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Tokyo, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Tokyo
Is Tokyo worth visiting?
Tokyo has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 85/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Tokyo?
A single resident of Tokyo spends roughly ¥241,000 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near ¥128,000. 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 Tokyo?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Tokyo is very high for remote workers (86/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Tokyo?
Tokyo's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, finance and professional services and manufacturing. Tokyo has a globally connected economy with strengths in manufacturing, aerospace and technology.
Is Tokyo good for digital nomads and remote work?
Tokyo offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 85/100.
What are the education options in Tokyo?
Tokyo is a leading academic hub with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Computer Science, Law and Social Sciences.
Is Tokyo a good place to study?
Tokyo offers a very strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Tokyo?
Tokyo has a major medical hub, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 85/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Tokyo a good place to retire?
Tokyo offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 77/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Tokyo?
Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.5°C annually with roughly 1500 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Tokyo a safe place to live?
Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo indexes a walkability score of 98 and a cycling score of 85 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Tokyo?
Tokyo has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Tokyo good for families?
Tokyo scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Tokyo?
Tokyo rates 28/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 48/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Tokyo is strongest where density, reliability, and day-to-day service access matter more than low costs or large private space. Its standout dimensions are safety (93/100) and internet speed (92/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (64/100), 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 Tokyo 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.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.