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Makabe
City in Ibaraki, Japan
Overview
Makabe is a picturesque former castle town in Ibaraki Prefecture, renowned for its beautifully preserved old streets and tranquil rural ambiance. The city is a hidden gem for history lovers and those seeking Japan's countryside charm away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.27°, 140.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,105
Local Cost
$745
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
40
English
20
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-16.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1382 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
38.0
Airport
IBR
Distance
30 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-20.
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 55/100.
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