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Minamikyushu Shi

City in Kagoshima, Japan

Overview

Minamikyushu Shi is a tranquil city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan. It is famed for its samurai history, vast green tea plantations, and beautiful rural scenery. The city offers a peaceful retreat and a window into traditional Japanese life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kagoshima
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
31.34°, 130.44°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
89
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,200
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
46
English
22
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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 2026-03-21.
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: 69/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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