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Chikuhoku
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Chikuhoku is a peaceful rural town located in Kōchi, Japan, surrounded by lush rice fields and gentle hills. Known for its friendly locals and traditional scenery, it's a quiet place to experience authentic Japanese countryside life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
4,113
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.42°, 138.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,107
Local Cost
$717
Local Income
$1,650
Cashless
55
English
22
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.0°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
-18.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1462 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MMJ
Distance
30 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.
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 67/100.
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