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Kita-ku
City in Tokyo, Japan
Overview
Kita-ku, located in northern Tokyo, is a residential ward blending traditional Japanese culture and local lifestyle. It features lively market areas, tranquil parks, and historic landmarks, offering an authentic experience away from the city's tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Tokyo
Population
116,495
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.75°, 139.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,758
Local Cost
$1,117
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
70
English
52
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
255 Mbps
Upload
198 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
353
Coworking
0
Cafes
58
Nightlife
127
Parks
168
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HND
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 47 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 92/100.
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