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Shingū
City in Wakayama, Japan
Overview
Shingū is a small, tranquil city on the southeastern coast of Wakayama Prefecture, renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage shrines and lush, mountainous landscapes. As a gateway to the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes, it offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Wakayama
Population
26,628
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.73°, 135.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,115
Local Cost
$755
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
60
English
28
Temperature
19.3°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
12.2°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1923 mm
City Vibrancy
127
Coworking
0
Cafes
40
Nightlife
75
Parks
12
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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.
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 2025-12-06.
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 71/100.
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