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Tsuruoka Shi
City in Yamagata, Japan
Overview
Tsuruoka Shi is a tranquil city in Yamagata Prefecture, known for its sacred mountains, lively local cuisine, and deep-rooted traditions. Its blend of sea and mountains creates beautiful landscapes and a unique cultural heritage, including being Japan's only UNESCO-listed creative city of Gastronomy.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamagata
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.59°, 139.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$985
Local Cost
$645
Local Income
$2,000
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYO
Distance
25 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 68/100.
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