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Ashibetsu
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Ashibetsu is a small, tranquil city set in central Hokkaidō, renowned for natural beauty and hot springs. Its compact size makes it easy to explore, offering a blend of relaxed rural life with glimpses of classic Japanese culture. Visitors can enjoy friendly locals, scenic parks, and authentic cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
12,775
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
43.51°, 142.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,128
Local Cost
$630
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
55
English
30
Temperature
5.6°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
-7.0°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
-24.3°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1194 mm
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
28
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
60.0
Airport
AKJ
Distance
27 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.
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