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Kanazawa
City in Ishikawa, Japan
Overview
Kanazawa is the cultural heart of Ishikawa Prefecture, famed for its well-preserved Edo-period districts, Kenrokuen Garden, and rich artisan traditions. This mid-sized city blends historic charm with modern amenities, making it ideal for leisurely exploration and culinary adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ishikawa
Population
462,479
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.60°, 136.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
91
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,478
Local Cost
$803
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
65
English
38
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-12.2°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2012 mm
City Vibrancy
114
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
110
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KMQ
Distance
30 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped32 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 32 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 87/100.
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