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Kure
City in Hiroshima, Japan
Overview
Kure is a coastal city in Hiroshima Prefecture, famed for its shipbuilding history and maritime museums. Blending traditional Japanese charm with modern conveniences, it offers scenic harbor views and lively local life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hiroshima
Population
212,159
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.23°, 132.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
91
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,385
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
72
English
45
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
7.4°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1620 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
48 ms
City Vibrancy
106
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
53
Parks
31
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IWK
Distance
31 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 11 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 73/100.
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