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Yamagata Shi

City in Yamagata, Japan

Overview

Yamagata Shi is a scenic city in northern Japan, surrounded by mountains and famous for its hot springs, fresh produce, and cherry harvests. It offers a harmonious blend of tradition and modern living, with a tranquil ambiance attractive to both visitors and residents.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamagata
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.25°, 140.37°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,270
Local Cost
$775
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
-13.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1362 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
GAJ
Distance
18 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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