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Utsunomiya
City in Tochigi, Japan
Overview
Utsunomiya, the capital of Tochigi Prefecture, is renowned across Japan for its delicious gyoza dumplings, lively local culture, and as a gateway to the scenic Nikko area. The city blends relaxed urban living with excellent access to nature, museums, and historical attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Tochigi
Population
518,197
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.57°, 139.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,160
Local Cost
$745
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
73
English
39
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-7.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1474 mm
Internet Speed
67 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
158
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
51
Parks
85
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
471.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Neighborhoods
Mapped8 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 2025-12-06.
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 - 8 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 78/100.
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