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Kurashiki
City in Okayama, Japan
Overview
Kurashiki is a charming city in Okayama Prefecture, renowned for its beautifully preserved Edo-period Bikan Historical Quarter, lively arts scene, and tranquil canals. A blend of history, culture, and friendliness makes Kurashiki a favorite among visitors seeking the feel of old Japan with modern comforts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Okayama
Population
474,862
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.58°, 133.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,300
Local Cost
$720
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
68
English
43
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
5.6°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1466 mm
Internet Speed
289 Mbps
Upload
161 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
168
Coworking
0
Cafes
53
Nightlife
92
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OKJ
Distance
21 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped150 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 66 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 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 150 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 86/100.
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