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Nishio

City in Aichi, Japan

Overview

Nishio is a laid-back city in Aichi Prefecture, renowned as Japan's leading producer of matcha green tea. The city combines small-town charm with access to sandy beaches, historic temples, and tranquil landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Aichi
Population
168,992
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.87°, 137.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,205
Local Cost
$782
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
40
Temperature
15.4°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
5.4°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-3.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1740 mm
Internet Speed
383 Mbps
Upload
328 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
211
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
209
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
NGO
Distance
22 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.

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