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Sasayama
City in Hyōgo, Japan
Overview
Sasayama is a charming small city in Hyōgo Prefecture rich with Edo-period history, famous for its well-preserved castle, samurai districts, and culinary traditions like black soybeans and wild boar. The serene rural ambiance, traditional architecture, and scenic countryside make it a perfect destination for those seeking authentic Japanese culture away from big-city crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hyōgo
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.07°, 135.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,198
Local Cost
$725
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
45
English
35
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
ITM
Distance
37 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 70/100.
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