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Ōarai

City in Ibaraki, Japan

Overview

Ōarai is a small, scenic coastal town in Ibaraki Prefecture, celebrated for its sandy beaches, fresh seafood, and cultural landmarks such as Ōarai Isosaki Shrine. The town offers relaxed vibes and is a top destination for those seeking nature, history, and local cuisine.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
15,696
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.31°, 140.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,428
Local Cost
$779
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
50
English
40
Temperature
14.1°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-3.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1479 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
15
Parks
18
Transport
83
Walk Score
83
Footways
165.0
Airport
IBR
Distance
21 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. 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 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.

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