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Kusatsu
City in Shiga, Japan
Overview
Kusatsu, located in Shiga Prefecture near Lake Biwa, is a thriving commuter city blending modern conveniences with traditional charm. It's known for its easy access to Kyoto, picturesque lakeside spots, and lively student life thanks to Ritsumeikan University's local campus.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
143,230
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.02°, 135.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,215
Local Cost
$835
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
80
English
25
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-7.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1673 mm
Internet Speed
183 Mbps
Upload
138 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
142
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
59
Parks
61
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
544.0
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 43 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 80/100.
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