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Suwa Shi
City in Nagano, Japan
Overview
Suwa Shi is a tranquil lakeside city in Nagano Prefecture, famed for its scenic views of Lake Suwa, hot spring resorts, and historic shrines. The blend of tradition, nature, and friendly community makes it an ideal spot for both relaxation and exploration. Its location also offers easy access to the Japanese Alps for outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Nagano
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.03°, 138.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,488
Local Cost
$925
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
55
English
40
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
-3.6°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
-19.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1329 mm
Internet Speed
272 Mbps
Upload
235 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
MMJ
Distance
23 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. 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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