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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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 2025-12-06.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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