WHY STAY IN Hiroshima
Japan at a calmer human scale.
Hiroshima offers Japan’s safety and infrastructure in a calmer, more reflective, and more affordable package than Tokyo or Osaka.
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COST OF LIVING
Monthly Budget Min.
Monthly Budget Max.
Average Rent (1BR)
Food Cost
Transport Cost
Coworking Cost
Utilites Cost
Gym Cost
$1800
$3200
$900
$520
$70
$140
$150
$50
Real cost breakdown
CLIMATE
Avg. Summer Temp.
Avg. Winter Temp.
Humidity
Rain
Sunshine
31
5
High
Moderate
Medium
Climate Notes
VISA
Visa Status
Visa Type
Long Stay Possible
No Visa Required 90
Japan Short-Term Stay
No
Visa requirements may vary depending on your nationality. The information provided here reflects the general visa conditions of the country.
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Hiroshima is one of Japan’s most balanced long-stay cities for remote workers who want quiet routines, strong infrastructure, and a human scale. The city is compact, easy to navigate by tram and bike, and emotionally calmer than Japan’s largest metros. It has excellent food, riverside areas, easy access to Miyajima, and lower housing pressure than Tokyo. The international scene is smaller, but that is part of the appeal for people who want focus, safety, and daily simplicity.
Hiroshima
Japan / Asia
7.54
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Safety
Internet
Tax
Visa
Climate
Healthcare
: Very Safe
: Very Fast
: Moderate
: No Visa Required
: Mild
: Excellent
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