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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 · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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