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Ube
City in Yamaguchi, Japan
Overview
Ube is a mid-sized city on the southern edge of Yamaguchi Prefecture, known for its lush parks, lakeside scenery, and a laid-back local atmosphere. Its blend of industrial heritage and green spaces make it a pleasant gateway to western Japan with convenient access to the Inland Sea coastline.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamaguchi
Population
162,873
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.94°, 131.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,495
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
15.7°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-4.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1820 mm
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
10
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UBJ
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 75/100.
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