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Maibara
City in Shiga, Japan
Overview
Maibara is a peaceful city in Shiga Prefecture, best known as a gateway to Lake Biwa and the scenic Japanese countryside. With a mix of historical neighborhoods and modern transport links, it's a practical base for exploring western Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.32°, 136.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,280
Local Cost
$785
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
55
English
35
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
299 Mbps
Upload
143 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
64
Walk Score
64
Footways
128.0
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 2025-12-09.
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 70/100.
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