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Chūō-ku, Japan
Japan

Chūō-ku

ward of the City of Kobe, Japan

14°C · this month$3,100/mo148,0582 missions from 2 countries
Photo: 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Chūō-ku

Monthly budget
$3,100/mo
Prices vs USA: 69%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 158.33 JPY
US travel advisory
Level 1
Homicides / 100k: 0.2
travel.state.gov
Internet access
86%
of people online
Air quality
11.5
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Japanese
Emergency
119 · 118 · 110
Plug types
NEMA 5-15, NEMA 1-15
Calling code
+81

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 14, 2025

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-5°5°15°25°35°19°Jan19°Feb19°Mar25°Apr28°May31°Jun34°Jul34°Aug33°Sep28°Oct24°Nov22°Dec
Best months:MayJuneJulySeptemberOctober

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 79%

Embassies & consulates in Chūō-ku

2 missions from 2 countries

Frequently asked questions

Is Chūō-ku safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Japan at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.2 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Chūō-ku?

Roughly $3,100 per month for a remote worker, based on Japan price levels (69% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Chūō-ku in November?

In November Chūō-ku averages a high of 24°C, a low of 6°C and about 80 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Chūō-ku?

2 diplomatic missions, including South Korea (Consulate General).

Cities in Japan

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.