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Kakegawa
City in Shizuoka, Japan
Overview
Kakegawa is a charming city in Shizuoka Prefecture, best known for its historic castle, green tea fields, and welcoming community. With a blend of cultural heritage and modern conveniences, it offers a unique glimpse into regional Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shizuoka
Population
113,954
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.77°, 138.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,200
Local Cost
$885
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
70
English
45
Temperature
12.7°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
2.7°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
-9.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1875 mm
Internet Speed
235 Mbps
Upload
232 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
150
Coworking
0
Cafes
27
Nightlife
59
Parks
64
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FSZ
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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