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Hatogaya-honchō

City in Saitama, Japan

Overview

Hatogaya-honchō, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a lively commuter city with a relaxed suburban charm and efficient access to Tokyo. Known for its friendly neighborhoods, local eateries, and quiet green spaces, it's a great base for experiencing local Japanese culture away from the tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
53,062
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.83°, 139.74°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,403
Local Cost
$931
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
78
English
50
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-5.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1519 mm
Internet Speed
134 Mbps
Upload
107 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
38
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HND
Distance
32 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. 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 2026-03-21.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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