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Tsuruoka
City in Yamagata, Japan
Overview
Tsuruoka is a picturesque city in Yamagata Prefecture, blending historical temples and shrines with stunning natural scenery. A UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, it offers visitors renowned onsen, culinary delights, and access to the sacred Dewa Sanzan mountains.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamagata
Population
121,371
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.72°, 139.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,235
Local Cost
$720
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-14.8°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1580 mm
Internet Speed
264 Mbps
Upload
126 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
134
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
54
Parks
66
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYO
Distance
11 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. 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 75/100.
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