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Miyakonojō

City in Miyazaki, Japan

Overview

Miyakonojō, set amidst Miyazaki Prefecture's lush countryside, is a mid-sized city known for its relaxed pace, historic shrines, and quality local cuisine. It is a gateway to the region's natural beauty, blending rural charm with urban conveniences and friendly locals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Miyazaki
Population
160,392
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
31.73°, 131.07°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,185
Local Cost
$775
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
55
English
26
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
53
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
6
Parks
44
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KOJ
Distance
34 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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