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Ayabe
City in Kyōto, Japan
Overview
Ayabe is a charming city set in northern Kyoto Prefecture, blending traditional Japanese heritage with tranquil rural landscapes. Known for its washi paper and easygoing pace, it provides an authentic small-town Japanese experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kyōto
Population
31,537
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.30°, 135.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,130
Local Cost
$680
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
66
English
30
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
35.1°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1849 mm
Internet Speed
151 Mbps
Upload
122 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
57
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
23
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TJH
Distance
48 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 4 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 67/100.
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