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Shiraoka-shi
City in Saitama, Japan
Overview
Shiraoka-shi is a tranquil suburban city in Saitama Prefecture, blending convenient access to Tokyo with a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Known for its peaceful neighborhoods, parks, and local shrines, it's ideal for families and travelers seeking an authentic Japanese experience beyond the major tourist cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.02°, 139.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,505
Local Cost
$945
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
68
English
27
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
118 Mbps
Upload
124 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
72
Walk Score
72
Footways
144.0
Airport
OKO
Distance
41 km
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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 24 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 60/100.
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