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Kushima

City in Miyazaki, Japan

Overview

Kushima is a charming coastal city in rural Miyazaki, Japan, known for its pristine beaches, friendly community, and access to historic sites. With a mix of traditional Japanese culture and surf-town vibes, it offers both peaceful retreats and local adventures.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Miyazaki
Population
16,744
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
31.49°, 131.24°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,088
Local Cost
$630
Local Income
$1,250
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
9.4°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-2.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2641 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
KMI
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.
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 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.

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