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Kawakami

City in Kōchi, Japan

Overview

Kawakami is a tranquil rural town in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan, known for its natural beauty, welcoming locals, and immersive countryside experiences. Visitors are drawn to its rich traditions, picturesque landscapes, and relaxing pace of life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
3,830
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.98°, 138.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,090
Local Cost
$685
Local Income
$1,300
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-14.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1382 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
Distance

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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