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Itoigawa
City in Niigata, Japan
Overview
Itoigawa is a coastal city in Niigata Prefecture renowned for its rugged jade beaches, unique geological heritage, and tranquil mountain scenery. The city beautifully blends traditional Japanese culture with easy access to the Sea of Japan, making it a peaceful yet engaging destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Population
40,200
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.03°, 137.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,158
Local Cost
$668
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
40
English
20
Temperature
11.3°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
0.8°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
-10.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1812 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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