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Itako-shi

City in Ibaraki, Japan

Overview

Itako-shi is a charming canal city in Ibaraki, Japan, renowned for its traditional boat tours and lively iris festivals in early summer. It offers a blend of scenic waterways, historic shrines, and a laid-back rural atmosphere ideal for a slow-paced getaway.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.96°, 140.56°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,285
Local Cost
$665
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
68
English
35
Temperature
15.1°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
6.2°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1503 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
NRT
Distance
26 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-20.
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 62/100.

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