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Chichibu
City in Saitama, Japan
Overview
Chichibu is a charming city in Saitama, set in the mountains and famed for its rich cultural festivals like the Chichibu Night Festival. The city blends quaint rural ambiance with lively local traditions and stunning nature, making it a peaceful getaway from Tokyo. Visitors are drawn to its shrines, scenic hillsides, and welcoming local atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
59,101
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.99°, 139.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,298
Local Cost
$685
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-8.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1448 mm
Internet Speed
153 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OKO
Distance
36 km
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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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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