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Yurihonjō
City in Akita, Japan
Overview
Yurihonjō is a scenic city on the Sea of Japan coast in Akita Prefecture, known for its beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, and traditions rooted in both samurai and merchant cultures. The city blends historic charm with tranquil rural landscapes, offering a relaxed pace ideal for visitors seeking authenticity away from Japan's urban centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Akita
Population
73,840
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.39°, 140.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,415
Local Cost
$675
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
12.1°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
2.1°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-9.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1595 mm
Internet Speed
31 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AXT
Distance
29 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 2026-03-21.
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 4 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 78/100.
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