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Izu
City in Shizuoka, Japan
Overview
Izu is a picturesque city in Shizuoka Prefecture known for its therapeutic hot springs, historic temples, and breathtaking nature. Set on the Izu Peninsula, it is a popular escape for both locals and travelers seeking relaxation and outdoor adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shizuoka
Population
28,493
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.97°, 138.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,495
Local Cost
$848
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
15.7°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-2.2°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1886 mm
Internet Speed
212 Mbps
Upload
159 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OIM
Distance
43 km
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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 4 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.
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 75/100.
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