Living in Toshima (Izu)
Japan · tropical
Toshima (Izu) is a tiny hamlet of roughly 300 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Japan. The climate is tropical. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,600. Healthcare is strong, and the internet can be patchy for heavy remote work. People come here for hiking, diving, quiet days.
It is an island reachable only a few times a week, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year. Housing prices have stood still for five years, which has become rare.
Toshima (Izu) at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Toshima (Izu)
- Feeling safe day to day
- Island living
- Peace, quiet and few crowds
- Access to strong healthcare
- Raising a family
- Anyone into hiking
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required
Japan dropped compulsory vaccination in 1994. The schedule is now a duty to make an effort, with no penalty attached.
If you skip them: Nothing.
Exemptions: Not needed.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
📉 Popularity & prices: Cooling down
Accommodation prices have moved about -3% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
⛴️ Getting there: A few a week
Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.
🔭 Where this place is heading
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What to know before moving to Toshima (Izu)
- • Natural risks worth checking: volcanic activity.
- • Internet can be unreliable for demanding remote work.
- • You will likely need a car to get around.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Toshima (Izu)
- •Dengue circulates in the wet season (mosquito-borne).
- •Natural hazards to check locally: volcanic activity.
- •The nearest international airport is far; travel days run long.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Toshima (Izu)?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Toshima (Izu), Japan?
A typical month in Toshima (Izu) costs around $1,600, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Toshima (Izu), Japan safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Toshima (Izu) at 5 out of 5, which is excellent. Natural risks worth checking: volcanic activity.
What is the internet like in Toshima (Izu)?
Internet in Toshima (Izu) is rated 2 out of 5 for remote work, which is limited. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Toshima (Izu)?
Toshima (Izu) has a tropical climate. It is on the coast. Mountains are close by. It is on an island.
Is healthcare good in Toshima (Izu)?
Healthcare in Toshima (Izu) is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 5/5.
How easy is it to move to Japan?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Japan at 2 out of 5, which is limited. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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