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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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