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Yuzawa
City in Akita, Japan
Overview
Yuzawa, set amid the mountainous countryside of Akita, is a tranquil city renowned for its traditional crafts, onsen resorts, and scenic valleys. Its historic charm, delicious local cuisine, and friendly community make it a restful destination off the beaten path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Akita
Population
41,601
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.17°, 140.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,228
Local Cost
$695
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1640 mm
City Vibrancy
57
Coworking
1
Cafes
12
Nightlife
27
Parks
17
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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