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Ueda

City in Kōchi, Japan

Overview

Ueda is a mid-sized city in Kochi Prefecture blending rich samurai-era history with modern Japanese life. Visitors are drawn to its scenic riverside, well-preserved castle, and welcoming local atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
152,948
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.40°, 138.25°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,337
Local Cost
$793
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
32
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.0°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
-18.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1462 mm
Internet Speed
154 Mbps
Upload
101 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
7
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
MMJ
Distance
39 km

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 27 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 2025-12-05.
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 76/100.

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