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Yurihonjō-shi

City in Akita, Japan

Overview

Yurihonjō-shi is a charming city set between the Sea of Japan and the mountains in Akita Prefecture. Known for its historic castle town, lush countryside, and friendly community, the city is a window into rural Japanese life with easy access to both cultural sites and natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Akita
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.29°, 140.16°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
89
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,115
Local Cost
$617
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
65
English
45
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
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
AXT
Distance
36 km

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.
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 62/100.

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