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Sabae-shi

City in Fukui, Japan

Overview

Sabae-shi is a charming small city in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, famed as the heart of Japan's eyeglass frame industry. Visitors can experience a mix of modern conveniences and traditional culture, all set against a backdrop of serene parks and local temples.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Fukui
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.96°, 136.22°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,370
Local Cost
$820
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
55
English
30
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
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
FKJ
Distance
20 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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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