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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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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