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Kawaguchi
City in Saitama, Japan
Overview
Kawaguchi is a fast-growing city on the outskirts of Tokyo, blending urban convenience with local Saitama charm. Known for its diverse residential districts, green spaces, and close proximity to metropolitan attractions, it offers a welcoming base for visitors exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
593,900
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.81°, 139.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,990
Local Cost
$1,035
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
78
English
36
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
325 Mbps
Upload
214 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
107
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
24
Parks
74
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HND
Distance
30 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 94 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 83/100.
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