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Nagahama-shi

City in Shiga, Japan

Overview

Nagahama-shi is a picturesque lakeside city on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, blending rich samurai-era history with artisan culture. Known for its well-preserved castle, charming old districts, and lively festivals, it offers a unique glimpse of small-town Japan.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.42°, 136.26°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,390
Local Cost
$815
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
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
863 Mbps
Upload
658 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
60.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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