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Shimo-furano
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Shimo-furano is a small town in Hokkaidō, Japan, known for its serene rural landscape, access to the scenic Furano region, and proximity to renowned lavender fields and ski resorts. It offers visitors a peaceful Japanese countryside experience with easy transport links to outdoor attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
43.35°, 142.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,180
Local Cost
$745
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
20
Temperature
4.2°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
-9.1°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
-26.9°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1092 mm
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
28
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
202.0
Airport
AKJ
Distance
36 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.
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 65/100.
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