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Kurume Shi
City in Fukuoka, Japan
Overview
Kurume Shi is a lively city in Fukuoka Prefecture, famed as the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen and traditional kasuri textiles. With a friendly local vibe and easy access to Fukuoka City, Kurume offers a blend of historic charm, local culture, and natural beauty along the Chikugo River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Fukuoka
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.30°, 130.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,085
Local Cost
$712
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
70
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
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
41
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
HSG
Distance
30 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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