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Takamatsu
City in Kagawa, Japan
Overview
Takamatsu, the capital of Kagawa Prefecture, sits along the Seto Inland Sea and blends port city bustle with traditional gardens and local culture. Known for its stunning Ritsurin Garden and easy access to famous Shikoku pilgrimage sites, the city is a gateway to art islands and scenic adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kagawa
Population
417,814
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.33°, 134.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,573
Local Cost
$950
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
5.6°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1466 mm
Internet Speed
91 Mbps
Upload
65 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
181
Coworking
5
Cafes
60
Nightlife
56
Parks
60
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TAK
Distance
14 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped423 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.
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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 - 423 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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