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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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

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 2026-03-21.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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