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Sano-shi

City in Tochigi, Japan

Overview

Sano-shi is a small city in Tochigi prefecture, widely known for its iconic Sano ramen and relaxed suburban pace. The city combines friendly local culture, shopping hotspots, and peaceful parks, ideal for day trips or quiet getaways.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Tochigi
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.42°, 139.54°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,250
Local Cost
$745
Local Income
$1,650
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
11.4°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
-10.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1468 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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 2025-12-09.

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 2026-03-21.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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