Climate
About Kyoto
Kyoto is a city in Kyoto, Japan, with a population of about 1,463,723 inhabitants. About 26.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.0. The average taxable income is about 387.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,768/km² (ranked #120 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 45.3% and the city counts 95 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 1.1% (-0.8% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kyoto to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kyoto — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kyoto — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kyoto recorded 7,692 births and 16,856 deaths (natural change -9,164), with 71,362 people moving in and 72,817 moving out (net migration -1,455).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kyoto — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 333 standard points in Kyoto: residential land averages 254,537 yen/m² (median 215,000, highest 1,020,000), commercial land averages 1,468,851 yen/m², with an average change of +5.83 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kyoto
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Train stations near Kyoto
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kyoto population?
About 1,463,723 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kyoto?
About 1,768 inhabitants/km² (area 827.8 km²).
Average rent in Kyoto?
About 3,994 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kyoto to Tokyo?
About 365 km in a straight line.