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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
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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Distance
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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 1 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 2025-12-06.
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 77/100.
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