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Hōjō
City in Ehime, Japan
Overview
Hōjō is a charming coastal town in Ehime Prefecture, known for its serene seaside landscapes and authentic Japanese small-town atmosphere. Visitors can explore busy local markets, tranquil parks, and historic sites away from crowded tourist spots. The town makes a relaxing base for discovering the natural beauty of Shikoku.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ehime
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.98°, 132.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,230
Local Cost
$725
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
7.4°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1620 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
MYJ
Distance
18 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 2 tests. 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 65/100.
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