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Ishige

City in Ibaraki, Japan

Overview

Ishige is a tranquil town in Ibaraki Prefecture, offering visitors a taste of traditional Japan with easy access to natural scenery and local culture. Its historic streets, family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to rivers and parks make it ideal for a relaxing, authentic stay.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.12°, 139.97°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,129
Local Cost
$747
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
65
English
30
Temperature
14.1°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
3.7°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-16.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1393 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
IBR
Distance
41 km

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 2025-12-09.
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 2026-03-20.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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