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Nishiwaki
City in Hyōgo, Japan
Overview
Nishiwaki is a mid-sized city in Hyōgo Prefecture, centrally located and often called the 'heart of Japan.' It blends traditional culture with local commerce. The city is quiet, friendly, and ideal for visitors seeking authenticity away from major tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hyōgo
Population
38,479
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.98°, 134.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,105
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
58
English
32
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
361 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
10
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UKB
Distance
45 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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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