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Hanamaki Shi

City in Iwate, Japan

Overview

Hanamaki Shi, set in the heart of Iwate Prefecture, is renowned for its soothing hot springs, lush nature, and unique blend of tradition and rural Japanese culture. The city offers tranquil experiences, local delicacies, and insight into the folklore of Kenji Miyazawa.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Iwate
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.44°, 141.17°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,041
Local Cost
$717
Local Income
$1,960
Cashless
54
English
25
Temperature
8.0°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
-17.2°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1384 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HNA
Distance
3 km

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 2025-12-09.
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 2026-03-21.
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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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