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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 · estimate
92
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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: 61/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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