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Hakodate Shi

City in Hokkaidō, Japan

Overview

Hakodate is a charming port city on Hokkaidō's southern tip, renowned for its rich history, seafood cuisine, and panoramic night views from Mt. Hakodate. Its mix of Japanese and Western architecture, hot springs, and friendly atmosphere make it a favorite destination in northern Japan.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
41.84°, 140.93°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,260
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
65
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HKD
Distance
11 km

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 2025-12-09.
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 2026-03-21.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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