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Tochio-honchō
City in Niigata, Japan
Overview
Tochio-honchō is a charming, small city set in Niigata Prefecture, celebrated for its historic streets, craft traditions, and friendly community vibe. Despite its size, it offers a glimpse of local Japanese life away from typical tourist trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.48°, 139.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
96
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,084
Local Cost
$697
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
54
English
32
Temperature
13.3°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-6.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1921 mm
Internet Speed
92 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
53
Walk Score
53
Footways
106.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 64/100.
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