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Hiki-gun

City in Saitama, Japan

Overview

Hiki-gun in Saitama Prefecture offers a blend of rustic countryside charm and natural beauty, consisting of small towns with easy access to scenic spots and traditional Japanese culture. Visitors are drawn to its strawberry farms, historic shrines, and relaxing riverside parks.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.03°, 139.33°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,295
Local Cost
$840
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
40
English
30
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
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
OKO
Distance
31 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.
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 62/100.

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