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Kumagaya Shi
City in Saitama, Japan
Overview
Kumagaya is a lively city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its historic shrines, lively events, and tranquil riverside parks. Serving as a key hub on the Shinkansen line, it combines urban convenience with rustic charm and rich seasonal beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.16°, 139.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,418
Local Cost
$900
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
75
English
40
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
231 Mbps
Upload
73 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
47
Walk Score
47
Footways
94.0
Airport
OKO
Distance
46 km
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Data sources
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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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