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Otaru-shi
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Otaru-shi is a picturesque port city on Hokkaidō's western coast, known for its romantic canal, historical architecture, and seafood. The city blends maritime heritage with artisanal glassmaking and is a popular destination for day trips from Sapporo.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
43.16°, 141.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
63
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,525
Local Cost
$820
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
70
English
35
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
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OKD
Distance
29 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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 66/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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