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Kainan
City in Wakayama, Japan
Overview
Kainan is a tranquil coastal city in Wakayama Prefecture, known for its maritime heritage, arts and crafts traditions, and easygoing atmosphere. Rich in history, with friendly locals and scenic beauty, it's an excellent base for exploring the nearby coastline and traditional culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Wakayama
Population
47,697
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.15°, 135.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,113
Local Cost
$635
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
8.7°C
Record High
33.1°C
Record Low
-0.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1825 mm
Internet Speed
337 Mbps
Upload
158 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIX
Distance
31 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 3 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 72/100.
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