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Ōzu
City in Ehime, Japan
Overview
Ōzu, set in picturesque Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku island, is famed for its riverside charm, restored castle, and tranquil atmosphere. The city blends Edo-period history with authentic local culture, making it a hidden gem for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ehime
Population
40,289
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.50°, 132.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,085
Local Cost
$709
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
60
English
28
Temperature
16.2°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1794 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MYJ
Distance
39 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: 56/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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