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Echizen-shi
City in Fukui, Japan
Overview
Echizen-shi is a charming city in Fukui Prefecture, renowned for its centuries-old traditional crafts, notably Echizen washi (paper) and cutlery. The city offers a blend of rich history, local culture, and beautiful rural landscapes, making it a gateway to authentic Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Fukui
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.89°, 136.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,060
Local Cost
$682
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
70
English
33
Temperature
13.3°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
-8.2°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2089 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
FKJ
Distance
29 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.
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