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Kamakura
City in Kanagawa, Japan
Overview
Kamakura is a historic coastal city in Kanagawa Prefecture, renowned for its ancient temples, iconic Great Buddha statue, and scenic beaches. Once the political center of medieval Japan, it blends cultural heritage with laid-back seaside charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kanagawa
Population
172,929
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.31°, 139.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,565
Local Cost
$1,069
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
68
English
50
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
3.5°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
-7.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1636 mm
Internet Speed
223 Mbps
Upload
211 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
156
Coworking
4
Cafes
101
Nightlife
12
Parks
39
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NJA
Distance
19 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 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 2025-12-05.
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 87/100.
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