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Otaru
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Otaru is a picturesque port city on Hokkaidō's coast, famous for its historic canal, well-preserved architecture, and fresh seafood. Its charming old streets and stunning bay views make it a popular day trip from Sapporo.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
102,652
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
43.19°, 141.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,440
Local Cost
$795
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
70
English
38
Temperature
6.1°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
-6.1°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
-20.7°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1273 mm
Internet Speed
140 Mbps
Upload
174 Mbps
Latency
51 ms
City Vibrancy
150
Coworking
0
Cafes
36
Nightlife
103
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OKD
Distance
32 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. 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 80/100.
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