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Hirosaki
City in Aomori, Japan
Overview
Hirosaki is a charming castle town in northern Japan, renowned for its picturesque cherry blossom festivals and rich samurai history. With a blend of traditional architecture, lively local culture, and laid-back ambiance, the city attracts travelers looking for authentic Japanese experiences away from the big urban centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Aomori
Population
167,803
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
40.59°, 140.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,343
Local Cost
$831
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
65
English
28
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
20.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.0°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-16.4°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1477 mm
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
128
Coworking
1
Cafes
30
Nightlife
46
Parks
51
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AOJ
Distance
24 km
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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 12 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 73/100.
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