Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Sumoto
City in Hyōgo, Japan
Overview
Sumoto is a laid-back coastal city on Awaji Island, best known for its fresh seafood, Onsen hot springs, and the historic Sumoto Castle overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. With its relaxed pace and scenic landscapes, the city offers a taste of authentic island culture in Hyōgo Prefecture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hyōgo
Population
41,056
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.34°, 134.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,186
Local Cost
$750
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
75
English
35
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
7.5°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
-1.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1525 mm
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
1
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
34
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIX
Distance
33 km
Explore
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 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.