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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 · estimate
92
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
—
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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