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Saku Shi

City in Nagano, Japan

Overview

Saku Shi is a peaceful regional city in Nagano Prefecture, known for its scenic mountain surroundings, proximity to historic post towns, and strong local culture. It offers a charming look at rural Japan alongside convenient amenities for visitors and residents.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Nagano
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.22°, 138.45°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,065
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-14.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1382 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
MMJ
Distance
47 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 65/100.

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