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Minowa
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Minowa is a quaint city set in the mountains of Kōchi Prefecture, known for its peaceful pace, scenic river views, and authentic Japanese countryside atmosphere. Its compact size makes it easy to explore local markets, shrines, and the friendly community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
24,887
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.91°, 137.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
81
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,037
Local Cost
$637
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
45
English
25
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
-3.6°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
-19.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1329 mm
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MMJ
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 70/100.
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