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Katsuragi
City in Nara, Japan
Overview
Katsuragi is a mid-sized city in Nara Prefecture, celebrated for its storied temples, rural scenery, and authentic Japanese small-town charm. It's a comfortable blend of tradition and local life, making it an ideal base for exploring Nara's cultural treasures without the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Nara
Population
37,225
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.49°, 135.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,310
Local Cost
$790
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1752 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ITM
Distance
41 km
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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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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