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Niiza-shi

City in Saitama, Japan

Overview

Niiza-shi is a quiet suburban city bordering Tokyo, known for its family-friendly environment, solid transit links, and blend of urban convenience with green spaces. Popular with commuters, it offers a calm alternative to life in the capital while still keeping you close to the action.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.79°, 139.57°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,615
Local Cost
$1,150
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
72
English
41
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
187 Mbps
Upload
149 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
78
Walk Score
78
Footways
155.0
Airport
OKO
Distance
20 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. 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 78/100.

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