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Kōfu
City in Yamanashi, Japan
Overview
Kōfu, set amid mountains and vineyards, is Yamanashi's capital and gateway to natural beauty, historical sites, and hot springs. Visitors enjoy scenic views of Mt. Fuji, samurai heritage, and renowned local wines. The city offers a blend of urban comforts and traditional charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamanashi
Population
187,144
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.67°, 138.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,212
Local Cost
$787
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-12.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1597 mm
Internet Speed
195 Mbps
Upload
134 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
86
Walk Score
86
Footways
172.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 22 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 2025-12-06.
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 80/100.
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