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Kurobe-shi

City in Toyama, Japan

Overview

Kurobe-shi, set in Toyama Prefecture, is renowned for its picturesque mountains, tranquil coastlines, and the famed Kurobe Gorge Railway. With a mix of traditional onsen towns and lively city life, it offers a gateway to natural wonders and Japanese hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Toyama
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.90°, 137.45°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
89
LGBTQ+ Safety
66
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,328
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
53
English
27
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
5.1°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-3.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
2073 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
TOY
Distance
36 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.
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 63/100.

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