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Monbetsu Shi
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Monbetsu is a laid-back port city in northeastern Hokkaidō, renowned for its fishing industry, drift ice tours on the Sea of Okhotsk, and stunning spring flower displays. Visitors come for the authentic local atmosphere, seasonal seafood, and natural beauty all around.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
44.20°, 143.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,125
Local Cost
$715
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
45
English
25
Temperature
4.5°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
-8.8°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
-25.2°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
964 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBE
Distance
14 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 78/100.
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