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Shinjō
City in Yamagata, Japan
Overview
Shinjō is a charming city in northern Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, known for its traditional festivals, stunning countryside, and role as a gateway to the Tōhoku region. Its peaceful neighborhoods, friendly locals, and access to beautiful mountain scenery make it ideal for travelers seeking authentic rural Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamagata
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.76°, 140.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,160
Local Cost
$670
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-13.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1766 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
49 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GAJ
Distance
39 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 4 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 60/100.
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