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Iijima

City in Kōchi, Japan

Overview

Iijima is a peaceful rural town in Kōchi Prefecture, known for its mountain scenery, friendly communities, and a slower pace of life. The town is favored by locals seeking tranquility and by travelers wanting an authentic Japanese countryside experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
9,038
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.68°, 137.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,215
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
55
English
22
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
29.4°C
Record Low
-19.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1585 mm
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
9
Parks
4
Transport
66
Walk Score
66
Footways
132.0
Airport
Distance

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 74/100.

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