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Takefu
City in Fukui, Japan
Overview
Takefu, now part of Echizen City in Fukui Prefecture, is a charming destination celebrated for its legacy of traditional Japanese papermaking and swordsmithing. The city offers a blend of historic architecture, serene riversides, and artisan workshops, with a slow-paced, authentic atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Fukui
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.90°, 136.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,215
Local Cost
$727
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
65
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
Internet Speed
235 Mbps
Upload
180 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
37
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
2
Parks
30
Transport
72
Walk Score
72
Footways
144.0
Airport
FKJ
Distance
27 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. 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 62/100.
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