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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
88
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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
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 9 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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