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Saga Shi

City in Saga, Japan

Overview

Saga Shi is the capital of Saga Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan, blending modern convenience with rich samurai heritage. The city is celebrated for serene castle grounds, lush parks, and regional ceramics. Visitors enjoy a relaxed pace alongside historical and cultural attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saga
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.33°, 130.26°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,335
Local Cost
$738
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
70
English
30
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
8.2°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-2.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1962 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
16.0
Airport
HSG
Distance
20 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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