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Abashiri

City in Hokkaidō, Japan

Overview

Abashiri is a coastal city in northeastern Hokkaidō famous for its drift ice, historic prison museum, and rich Indigenous Ainu heritage. Surrounded by nature, it offers serene sea views, local seafood, and unique cultural attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
44.02°, 144.27°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,243
Local Cost
$850
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
65
English
30
Temperature
6.2°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.3°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-19.9°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
936 mm
Internet Speed
24 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
1
Cafes
4
Nightlife
9
Parks
10
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
MMB
Distance
18 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 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 75/100.

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