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Katsushika Ku
City in Tokyo, Japan
Overview
Katsushika-ku is a northeastern Tokyo ward known for its retro neighborhoods, lush parks, and a charming blend of old and new. It is less frequented by tourists, offering an authentic look into everyday Tokyo life with historical temples, riverside spots, and local cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Tokyo
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.75°, 139.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$1,655
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
68
English
55
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-5.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1519 mm
Internet Speed
303 Mbps
Upload
258 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
593.0
Airport
HND
Distance
24 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 45 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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.
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 85/100.
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