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Nishinoomote
City in Kagoshima, Japan
Overview
Nishinoomote is the largest city on Tanegashima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, known for its slow-paced coastal life, historical sites, and as a gateway to spaceport and nature adventures. Visitors enjoy a blend of traditional Japanese culture and access to pristine beaches and subtropical forests.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kagoshima
Population
14,694
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
30.73°, 131.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,120
Local Cost
$665
Local Income
$1,650
Cashless
55
English
30
Temperature
21.6°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
15.5°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
5.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
2950 mm
Internet Speed
190 Mbps
Upload
148 Mbps
Latency
66 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
85
Walk Score
85
Footways
169.0
Airport
TNE
Distance
14 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 2 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 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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