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Miyanoura
City in Kagoshima, Japan
Overview
Miyanoura is the friendly gateway town to Yakushima, renowned for its ferry port, forestry, and access to ancient forests. Its laid-back atmosphere and proximity to stunning natural attractions make it the ideal base for exploring Yakushima Island.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kagoshima
Population
6,544
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
30.43°, 130.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,165
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
48
English
28
Temperature
21.2°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
5.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
2980 mm
Internet Speed
106 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
70 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
41
Walk Score
41
Footways
82.0
Airport
KUM
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 72/100.
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