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Kurume
City in Fukuoka, Japan
Overview
Kurume is a lively city in Fukuoka Prefecture, known for its scenic river, traditional shrines, and ramen culture. The city offers a blend of friendly local neighborhoods and energetic commercial areas, making it a balanced destination for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Fukuoka
Population
302,858
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.32°, 130.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,345
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
65
English
30
Temperature
14.9°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
-6.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1900 mm
Internet Speed
105 Mbps
Upload
73 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
109
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
40
Parks
50
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HSG
Distance
27 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 54 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 72/100.
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