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Tsuchiura-shi
City in Ibaraki, Japan
Overview
Tsuchiura-shi is a midsize city on the edge of Lake Kasumigaura in Ibaraki Prefecture, known for its balance of urban convenience and scenic nature. It offers historic sites, friendly local neighborhoods, and easy access to surrounding lakes and countryside. The city is manageable to explore on foot or bicycle, and is less crowded than metropolitan Tokyo.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.08°, 140.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,265
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
72
English
30
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
4.1°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-13.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1413 mm
Internet Speed
140 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
51
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
1
Parks
43
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
830.0
Airport
IBR
Distance
22 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. 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 72/100.
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