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Iwamizawa
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Iwamizawa is a regional city in Hokkaidō known for its lush parks, lively local festivals, and convenient access to Sapporo. It offers a welcoming small-city feel with important amenities and natural beauty that appeals to families and travelers seeking a quieter side of Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
79,361
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
43.20°, 141.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,208
Local Cost
$755
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
65
English
30
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
City Vibrancy
70
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
3
Parks
60
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OKD
Distance
32 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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