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Shirone
City in Niigata, Japan
Overview
Shirone is a tranquil town in Niigata, Japan, known for its lush rice fields and energetic annual kite festival. Visitors can experience authentic rural Japanese life mixed with hospitable local charm and scenic river landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.76°, 139.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,225
Local Cost
$750
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-3.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1702 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
KIJ
Distance
23 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 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.
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