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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
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2 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 75/100.
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