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Seki-shi

City in Gifu, Japan

Overview

Seki-shi, set in Gifu Prefecture, is renowned for centuries-old swordsmithing traditions and a charming small town atmosphere. Surrounded by lush mountains and rivers, the city blends culture, history, and outdoors for a tranquil Japanese escape.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Gifu
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.48°, 136.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,225
Local Cost
$685
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
12.8°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
1.8°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
-10.2°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1803 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
1
Parks
13
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
QGU
Distance
11 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 4 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 77/100.

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