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Kawagoe
City in Saitama, Japan
Overview
Kawagoe, known as 'Little Edo,' is famous for its well-preserved historical streets, Edo-era architecture, and traditional sweet shops. The city blends lively history with modern conveniences, offering visitors a unique glimpse into Japan's past while remaining just a short train ride from Tokyo.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
354,598
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.91°, 139.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,370
Local Cost
$898
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
75
English
38
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
159 Mbps
Upload
124 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
140
Coworking
1
Cafes
57
Nightlife
41
Parks
41
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OKO
Distance
22 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped42 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 42 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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: 84/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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