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Moriyama
City in Shiga, Japan
Overview
Moriyama is a midsized city in Shiga Prefecture, blending traditional Japanese charm with natural beauty due to its location near Lake Biwa. Its neighborhoods offer a mix of historic sites, family-friendly amenities, and convenient transit links to Kyoto. Moriyama is ideal for visitors seeking tranquil lakeside scenery with easy access to urban experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
83,567
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.07°, 135.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,326
Local Cost
$850
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
65
English
30
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
633 Mbps
Upload
380 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
18
Nightlife
11
Parks
19
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 2 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 73/100.
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