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Ryōtsu-minato

City in Niigata, Japan

Overview

Ryōtsu-minato is the lively gateway to Sado Island, renowned for its busy port, fresh seafood, and easy access to natural and cultural attractions. The city blends traditional Japanese charm with convenient modern amenities, serving both locals and visitors year-round.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.08°, 138.44°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,447
Local Cost
$815
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-3.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1702 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
99
Walk Score
99
Footways
197.0
Airport
SDS
Distance
3 km

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.
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 64/100.

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