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Gosen
City in Niigata, Japan
Overview
Gosen is a small city set in the heart of Niigata Prefecture, known for its tranquil rural landscapes, rice paddies, and local community festivals. It offers visitors a glimpse of traditional Japanese town life with convenient access to nature and regional cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Population
47,262
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.73°, 139.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,130
Local Cost
$760
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
78
English
35
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-1.5°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
-15.9°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1609 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIJ
Distance
25 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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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