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Hiraya
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Set deep in Kōchi's mountains, Hiraya is a tranquil village renowned for its lush rural landscapes and an authentic taste of traditional Japanese life. With a tiny population and a strong sense of community, Hiraya offers a peaceful getaway from urban bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
399
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.32°, 137.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,105
Local Cost
$690
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
18
English
20
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-0.8°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-14.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1679 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
48 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.
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