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Takashima-shi
City in Shiga, Japan
Overview
Takashima-shi is a lakeside city in Shiga Prefecture, set along the shores of Lake Biwa and surrounded by mountains and forests. It offers breathtaking nature, traditional Japanese culture, and slower-paced rural life, making it ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.35°, 136.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,180
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
65
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
317 Mbps
Upload
275 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
33
Walk Score
33
Footways
66.0
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 78/100.
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