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Hakodate
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Hakodate is a scenic port city at the southern tip of Hokkaidō, known for panoramic night views, historic architecture, and fresh seafood. Its blend of Japanese and Western influences is reflected in charming neighborhoods and lively waterfront areas. Hakodate is welcoming yet laid-back, ideal for urban explorers and culture seekers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
251,891
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
41.78°, 140.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
66
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,367
Local Cost
$800
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
58
English
38
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
18.7°C
Winter Avg
-1.7°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
-12.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1201 mm
Internet Speed
145 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
144 ms
City Vibrancy
114
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
41
Parks
60
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HKD
Distance
7 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 77/100.
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