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Minato

City in Wakayama, Japan

Overview

Minato in Wakayama is a busy port city blending maritime heritage with modern convenience. Its diverse neighborhoods offer rich local cuisine, historic shrines, and lively city life along the scenic coastline.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Japan

Prefecture

Wakayama

Population

375,339

Time Zone

Asia/Tokyo

Coordinates

34.22°, 135.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,375

Local Cost

$815

Local Income

$1,720

Cashless

English

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

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

KIX

Distance

26 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

152 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

三田 Mita 三田 is a residential and university area in central Tokyo with a mix of apartments and office buildings. Keio University and several embassies are located here.三田一丁目 Mita 1-chome 三田二丁目 Mita 2-chome 三田二丁目 is a residential area with mid-rise apartments and small shops, located close to Keio University. The streets are quiet with minimal nightlife and limited tourist activity.

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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.

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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 152 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 66/100.

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