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Uonuma
City in Niigata, Japan
Overview
Uonuma is a scenic city in Niigata Prefecture, famous for its pristine rice fields, hot springs, and traditional sake breweries. With its peaceful rural character and easy access to mountains and rivers, it's a gateway to authentic Japanese countryside living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Niigata
Population
34,112
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.24°, 138.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,145
Local Cost
$775
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
52
English
23
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
20.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-16.9°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1847 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
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 2026-03-22.
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 1 tests. 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 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.
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