Singles in Kōka — free chat and dates

A few facts about Kōka

About 90,000 people live in Kōka.
It's part of Shiga.
It's about 330 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
For a bigger city, Ōtsu is about 27 km away.
Towns nearby: Kusatsu (18 km), Uji (34 km) and Kyoto (37 km).

Where to meet in Kōka

Daytime dates suit a town like Kōka: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
Never send money to people you met online.
Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Kōka

How far around Kōka can I search?

More than 5.7 million people live within 50 km of Kōka, in 50 towns and cities including Kyoto, Hirakata and Nara-shi. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Kōka free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Kōka or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Kōka real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Kōka?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Japan or abroad.