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Setagaya-ku

City in Tokyo, Japan

Overview

Setagaya-ku is a leafy residential ward in southwestern Tokyo renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, creative districts, and green spaces. With a blend of trendy and traditional, it's ideal for families and visitors seeking local culture away from central Tokyo's bustle.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Tokyo
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.65°, 139.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
95
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,885
Local Cost
$1,275
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
75
English
45
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
3.5°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
-7.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1636 mm
Internet Speed
219 Mbps
Upload
140 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
664.0
Airport
HND
Distance
17 km

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 48 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 95/100.

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