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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
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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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.
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 74/100.
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