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Sanjō Shi
City in Niigata, Japan
Overview
Sanjō Shi, set in Niigata Prefecture, is famed for its metalworking legacy, serene riversides, and friendly, small-city vibe. The city blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern comforts, set against a backdrop of natural beauty and rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.54°, 139.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,230
Local Cost
$703
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
50
English
30
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-1.5°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
-15.9°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1609 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIJ
Distance
46 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 70/100.
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