Is Fukuoka a good place to retire?
Healthcare access is a real strength here, and safety is reassuring.
Everyday life
Nearby air service can make family visits simpler. Walkability and internet access shape the practical day-to-day picture.
- Median broadband
- 295 Mbps
Plenty for video calls and streaming.
- Family visits
- Airport connected visit
Getting the care you need
The care picture looks very good as a starting point. Country-level life expectancy is about 84.0 years.
139
Hospitals nearby
- Healthcare access
- Very good
- Country life expectancy
- About 84.0 years
Understanding safety
The overall safety estimate is very good. Flood mapping shows 16.4% of nearby area nearby.
Overall safety
Very good
3.9 / 5
- Flood exposure
- 16.4% of nearby area
Living through the seasons
Winters are the easier season. Summer heat deserves a closer look.
Overall climate comfort
Very Good3.4 / 5
Summer
85°F
Average high
37 days/year above 90°F
3.4 / 5 · Very Good
Winter
35°F
Average low
3 days/year below freezing
4.7 / 5 · Excellent
Air quality
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Retirement fit
Why it may fit
A move feels more comfortable when care, costs, seasons, and the places you go each day work together.
Reasons it may fit
- Healthcare access is rated very good.
- 139 hospitals nearby are nearby.
- Winter comfort is rated excellent, with an average winter low of 35°F / 2°C.
What to plan for
- Summer comfort is rated very good; the average summer high is Warm · 85°F and 37 days/year are above 90°F.
Questions retirees ask
How is healthcare access in Fukuoka?
Healthcare access is rated very good, with 139 hospitals nearby nearby. Insurance, appointment availability, and the drive from home still matter.
What are the seasons like in Fukuoka?
Summer comfort is very good, with an average high of Warm · 85°F and 37 days/year above 90°F. Winter comfort is excellent, with an average low of 35°F / 2°C.
Could this place work for you?
People who value easy access to care and comfortable winters may find a lot to like here. Compare it with the places already on your shortlist before deciding.
Sources
These sources list the public figures used for Fukuoka. Local context links describe its parks, food, culture, history, and other place specific details.
- Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Used for Estimated 1BR Rent
- Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Used for Hospitals Nearby, Hospitals Reporting Long-Term Care Beds Within 12 km, Hospitals Reporting Psychiatric Beds Within 12 km
Checked 2026-07-13
- NOAA/NASA source-backed climate component formula
Used for Climate Comfort, Summer Heat, Winter Comfort
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS
Used for Air Quality
Checked 2026-07-13
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