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Wakayama Shi
City in Wakayama, Japan
Overview
Wakayama Shi, the capital of Wakayama Prefecture, blends history, natural beauty, and local life on Japan's scenic Kii Peninsula. Known for the impressive Wakayama Castle, fresh seafood, and its calm coastal vibe, it's a gateway to both historic and seaside adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Wakayama
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.24°, 135.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,208
Local Cost
$825
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
30
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
227 Mbps
Upload
57 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIX
Distance
22 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. 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 77/100.
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