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Hokota-shi

City in Ibaraki, Japan

Overview

Hokota-shi is a peaceful coastal city in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, known for its fresh seafood, agricultural landscapes, and quiet local charm. It offers a slower pace of life compared to major cities and is a gateway to natural attractions of the region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.17°, 140.52°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,120
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
55
English
30
Temperature
14.5°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-8.1°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1548 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
IBR
Distance
9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-20.
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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