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Hanyū

City in Saitama, Japan

Overview

Hanyū is a compact city in northern Saitama Prefecture known for its friendly locals, historic shrines, and slow-paced lifestyle. It blends small-town charm with access to urban amenities, making it ideal for those seeking an authentic Japanese experience off the main tourist trail.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.17°, 139.53°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,270
Local Cost
$795
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
68
English
28
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
633 Mbps
Upload
502 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
63
Walk Score
63
Footways
125.0
Airport
OKO
Distance
49 km

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 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 74/100.

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