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Himeji
City in Hyōgo, Japan
Overview
Himeji, located in Hyōgo Prefecture, is best known for the stunning Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city expertly blends tradition and modernity, offering charming neighborhoods, serene parks, and lively markets, all set against a historical backdrop.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hyōgo
Population
527,596
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.82°, 134.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,600
Local Cost
$825
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
58
English
40
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
3.1°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-7.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1552 mm
Internet Speed
770 Mbps
Upload
792 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
126
Coworking
4
Cafes
39
Nightlife
27
Parks
56
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 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 2025-12-06.
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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