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Hamamatsu
City in Shizuoka, Japan
Overview
Hamamatsu is a lively city in Shizuoka Prefecture, known for its musical instrument industry and scenic coastal and lakefront locations. The city blends modern urban living with easy access to lakes, parks, and historical sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shizuoka
Population
788,211
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.70°, 137.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
63
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,627
Local Cost
$880
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
72
English
39
Temperature
17.8°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1969 mm
Internet Speed
378 Mbps
Upload
226 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
253
Coworking
1
Cafes
64
Nightlife
150
Parks
38
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FSZ
Distance
43 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped512 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 42 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 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 512 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 87/100.
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