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Shibukawa
City in Gunma, Japan
Overview
Shibukawa, the 'Bellybutton of Japan,' is a scenic city in central Gunma, famed for its access to hot springs and beautiful mountain views. A blend of historic onsen districts and peaceful rural life, the city offers tradition, relaxation, and natural beauty in equal measure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Gunma
Population
73,064
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.48°, 139.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,308
Local Cost
$785
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
74
English
28
Temperature
8.0°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
-3.6°C
Record High
30.3°C
Record Low
-15.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1433 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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