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Higashine Shi

City in Yamagata, Japan

Overview

Higashine Shi is a relaxed city in Yamagata Prefecture, renowned for its cherry orchards, scenic mountain views, and tranquil onsen culture. Visitors will find a mix of traditional Japanese hospitality and beautiful countryside, making it an ideal spot for those seeking authentic rural experiences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamagata
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.43°, 140.47°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,170
Local Cost
$745
Local Income
$1,650
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-16.1°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1546 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
GAJ
Distance
9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 2025-12-09.
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 63/100.

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