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Jōetsu
City in Niigata, Japan
Overview
Jōetsu is a coastal city in Niigata Prefecture known for its historical landmarks, stunning cherry blossoms, and easy access to ski resorts and beaches. Blending tradition with natural beauty, Jōetsu offers a relaxed yet diverse travel experience year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.15°, 138.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,137
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
60
English
30
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
136 Mbps
Upload
268 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 1 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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