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Shibata
City in Niigata, Japan
Overview
Shibata is a charming city in Niigata Prefecture, renowned for its rich samurai history, scenic castle park, and relaxing hot springs. It offers a blend of tradition and nature, set against the backdrop of the Shinano River and nearby mountains.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Population
94,258
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.95°, 139.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,210
Local Cost
$715
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-9.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1645 mm
City Vibrancy
144
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
89
Parks
40
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIJ
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 75/100.
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