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Karuizawa
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Karuizawa is a scenic mountain resort town known for its cool climate, stylish boutiques, and lush natural surroundings. Renowned as a summer and autumn getaway, it offers a blend of heritage, outdoor activities, and chic cafes, making it popular with both Japanese and international travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
19,648
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.35°, 138.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,353
Local Cost
$865
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
8.0°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
-3.6°C
Record High
30.3°C
Record Low
-15.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1433 mm
Internet Speed
169 Mbps
Upload
181 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
47.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.
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