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Murayama
City in Yamagata, Japan
Overview
Murayama is a tranquil city set in Yamagata Prefecture, offering a blend of rural beauty and small-town hospitality. Surrounded by rice fields, cherry blossoms, and scenic mountains, it's an ideal base for exploring northern Honshu's hidden charms.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamagata
Population
22,222
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.47°, 140.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
61
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,048
Local Cost
$655
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
55
English
28
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
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GAJ
Distance
8 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.
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 77/100.
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