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Hokuto
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Hokuto is a tranquil city on Hokkaidō's southern coast, offering stunning natural scenery, peaceful neighborhoods, and access to renowned parks like Onuma. The city combines rural beauty with easy access to Hakodate, making it a welcoming gateway to southern Hokkaido.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
43,452
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
41.82°, 140.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,175
Local Cost
$755
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
65
English
33
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
16 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 2025-12-06.
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 73/100.
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