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Matsue Shi
City in Shimane, Japan
Overview
Matsue Shi is the lakeside capital of Shimane Prefecture, celebrated for its historic castle, serene scenery, and authentic Japanese traditions. The city combines relaxed local life with charming neighborhoods that center on history, hot springs, and lively food culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shimane
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.48°, 133.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,198
Local Cost
$683
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
15.4°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-4.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1739 mm
Internet Speed
360 Mbps
Upload
271 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
32
Walk Score
32
Footways
64.0
Airport
YGJ
Distance
16 km
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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 17 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 72/100.
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