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Makurazaki
City in Kagoshima, Japan
Overview
Makurazaki is a charming coastal city in Kagoshima Prefecture, famous as the 'Katsuobushi Capital' of Japan for its high-quality dried bonito production. The city blends scenic coastlines, fresh seafood, and a welcoming small-town feel, making it ideal for cultural and culinary travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kagoshima
Population
19,817
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
31.27°, 130.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,060
Local Cost
$585
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
55
English
30
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
9.6°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
2611 mm
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
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Distance
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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.
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 2025-12-06.
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 74/100.
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