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Takahata
City in Yamagata, Japan
Overview
Takahata is a charming rural town in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, known for its scenic countryside, historic shrines, and soothing hot springs. With a tight-knit community and tranquil pace of life, it offers a glimpse of traditional Japanese living away from the urban rush.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamagata
Population
22,242
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.00°, 140.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$935
Local Cost
$565
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-14.2°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1386 mm
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GAJ
Distance
48 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 70/100.
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