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Meet people in Rittō

Members from Rittō and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Rittō at a glance

  • About 70,000 people live in Rittō.
  • It's part of Shiga.
  • It's about 343 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Ōtsu is about 12 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Kusatsu (3 km), Kyoto (22 km) and Uji (24 km).

A first date in Rittō

Rittō is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Kusatsu is close by.

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.

Dating in Rittō: questions and answers

How far around Rittō can I search?

More than 5.3 million people live within 50 km of Rittō, in 48 towns and cities including Kyoto, Hirakata and Nara-shi. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Rittō free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Rittō 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 Rittō 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Rittō?

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

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