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Kikuchi
City in Kumamoto, Japan
Overview
Kikuchi is a charming city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, famous for its natural hot springs, lush countryside, and historic shrines. Its peaceful atmosphere and access to outdoor adventures make it a refreshing retreat from busier urban areas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kumamoto
Population
45,971
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
32.98°, 130.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,123
Local Cost
$755
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
60
English
32
Temperature
15.3°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-5.2°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2129 mm
Internet Speed
131 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KMJ
Distance
17 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 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 72/100.
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