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Yamakita

City in Kanagawa, Japan

Overview

Yamakita is a picturesque town in western Kanagawa, set between mountains and rivers, and best known for its lush natural scenery and peaceful atmosphere. With a small population and close proximity to hiking trails, hot springs, and cherry blossoms, it offers an idyllic retreat for nature lovers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kanagawa
Population
9,530
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.36°, 139.08°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,160
Local Cost
$680
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
55
English
32
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
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
NJA
Distance
35 km

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 2025-12-07.
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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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