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Takaoka
City in Toyama, Japan
Overview
Takaoka combines a rich history of metalworking and traditional crafts with scenic parks and modern conveniences. The city is known for the impressive Takaoka Daibutsu statue, historical districts, and friendly local atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Toyama
Population
165,880
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.75°, 137.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,210
Local Cost
$820
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
15.0°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
5.7°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
-3.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
2103 mm
Internet Speed
283 Mbps
Upload
234 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
2
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TOY
Distance
19 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 7 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 73/100.
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