10 Best Places to Retire in Japan

1. Kyoto

Our countdown of the 10 best cities to retire in Japan, ends with an old and idyllic city of Kyoto. The city has about 2.00 million residents, and the entire city is surrounded by mountains. Kyoto is a much quieter in comparison to other cities, and its special beauty lies in parts of the city where typical Japanese architecture from the old days is preserved. District Gion belongs to the old part of the city and is distinguished by the fact that it kept original shape and architecture and is a place where you can still see the girls dressed in traditional Japanese kimono. Average monthly cost of living in this city amounts to about $2,100.