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Hikone
City in Shiga, Japan
Overview
Hikone is a charming lakeside city rich in historic heritage, famous for its well-preserved Hikone Castle and proximity to Lake Biwa. The city offers a blend of scenic beauty, classic Japanese architecture, and warm local hospitality. Its quiet pace makes it ideal for cultural exploration and relaxed travel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
113,191
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.25°, 136.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,325
Local Cost
$785
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
72
English
40
Temperature
12.9°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
-8.6°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1864 mm
Internet Speed
61 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
88
Coworking
0
Cafes
20
Nightlife
36
Parks
32
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
454.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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