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Minamiuonuma Shi

City in Niigata, Japan

Overview

Minamiuonuma Shi is a scenic city in Niigata, Japan, renowned for its lush rice fields, snowy winters, and proximity to top ski resorts. With a mix of historical sights and outdoor activities, it offers a taste of local life and nature in the heart of the Echigo region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.06°, 138.94°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
91
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,168
Local Cost
$707
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
55
English
30
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
20.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-16.9°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1847 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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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