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Chitose
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Chitose is a gateway city in Japan's northern Hokkaidō region, best known as the site of the New Chitose Airport. Surrounded by beautiful forests and close to Lake Shikotsu, it offers a blend of urban convenience and natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
97,945
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
42.82°, 141.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,320
Local Cost
$845
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
70
English
44
Temperature
6.3°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
-6.4°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
-22.8°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
245 Mbps
Upload
253 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
7
Parks
47
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CTS
Distance
5 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 2026-03-22.
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 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 67/100.
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