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Shimodate
City in Ibaraki, Japan
Overview
Shimodate is a small city in Ibaraki Prefecture offering a blend of local tradition and relaxed suburban life. It is known for its manageable size, friendly atmosphere, and proximity to green spaces and public transportation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.30°, 139.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,220
Local Cost
$790
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
58
English
32
Temperature
13.8°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-17.5°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1380 mm
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
12
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
520.0
Airport
IBR
Distance
41 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 61/100.
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