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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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