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Matsukawa
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Matsukawa is a charming small town located in the lush mountains of Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Known for its close-knit community, riverside scenery, and authentic Japanese rural lifestyle, it offers visitors a peaceful retreat away from the usual tourist paths.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
12,435
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.60°, 137.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,210
Local Cost
$717
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
50
English
35
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
Internet Speed
262 Mbps
Upload
85 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
95
Walk Score
95
Footways
190.0
Airport
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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 1 tests. 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 78/100.
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