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Mito
City in Ibaraki, Japan
Overview
Mito, the capital city of Ibaraki Prefecture, is known for its historic gardens, lively downtown, and friendly local atmosphere. Its rich culture and beautiful seasonal scenery make it a gateway to exploring the Kanto region beyond Tokyo.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
270,445
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.35°, 140.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,335
Local Cost
$890
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
75
English
52
Temperature
14.1°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-3.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1479 mm
Internet Speed
528 Mbps
Upload
383 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IBR
Distance
19 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 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 82/100.
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