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Sado Shi
City in Niigata, Japan
Overview
Sado Shi, located on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, is renowned for its rugged coastline, traditional arts, and historical sites like gold mines and shrines. The city blends rural charm with cultural traditions, attracting visitors seeking unique island experiences away from Japan's urban centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.04°, 138.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,320
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
5.7°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
-3.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1700 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
SDS
Distance
3 km
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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 2025-12-09.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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