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Muroran
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Muroran is a coastal city in southern Hokkaidō, renowned for its dramatic cliffs, industrial port, and beautiful viewpoints over the Pacific Ocean. The city blends scenic nature with local life, offering a relaxed atmosphere away from Hokkaidō's tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
81,580
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
42.32°, 140.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,075
Local Cost
$705
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
62
English
35
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-2.9°C
Record High
28.6°C
Record Low
-14.1°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1265 mm
City Vibrancy
50
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
10
Parks
29
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 2026-03-21.
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 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.
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