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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 · estimate
91
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 32 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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