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Nagahama
City in Shiga, Japan
Overview
Nagahama is a lively lakeside city in Shiga prefecture, renowned for its historic castle, glass artistry, and picturesque streets. Blending centuries-old traditions with contemporary charm, the city offers a relaxing gateway to rural Japan along Lake Biwa.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
113,740
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.38°, 136.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
89
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,648
Local Cost
$815
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
67
English
38
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
192 Mbps
Upload
145 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
66
Coworking
0
Cafes
18
Nightlife
30
Parks
18
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
326.0
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 15 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 70/100.
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