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Minami-ku, Japan
Japan

Minami-ku

one of eight wards of the city of Hiroshima

13°C · this month$3,100/mo144,0132 missions from 2 countries
Photo: Lemon-s · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Minami-ku

Monthly budget
$3,100/mo
Prices vs USA: 69%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 158.56 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

Now
November
Temperature
18°9°
Rain
92 mm
Humidity
84%
Temperature, °C

Best months: May and October

TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWER

Embassies & consulates in Minami-ku

2 missions from 2 countries

Frequently asked questions

Is Minami-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 Minami-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 Minami-ku in November?

In November Minami-ku averages a high of 18°C, a low of 9°C and about 92 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Minami-ku?

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

Cities in Japan

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