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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
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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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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 65/100.
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