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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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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