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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 · estimate
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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