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Shinjō Shi
City in Yamagata, Japan
Overview
Shinjō Shi is a scenic town in Yamagata Prefecture, north of Sendai, known for its rich history, annual festivals, and picturesque landscapes. With a friendly, small-town atmosphere and easy access to hot springs and mountains, it offers a genuine taste of rural Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamagata
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.79°, 140.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,185
Local Cost
$682
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
46
English
30
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1640 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GAJ
Distance
42 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 66/100.
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