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Kitahama
City in Shiga, Japan
Overview
Kitahama is a charming lakeside town set on the banks of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, offering a blend of scenic natural beauty and authentic Japanese hospitality. Small but inviting, it boasts tranquil neighborhoods, local markets, and picturesque parks ideal for slow-paced exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
23,836
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.17°, 135.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,395
Local Cost
$905
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
70
English
35
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
3.4°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-6.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1657 mm
Internet Speed
279 Mbps
Upload
162 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
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 83/100.
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