Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Kamaishi
City in Iwate, Japan
Overview
Kamaishi is a historic coastal city in Iwate, Japan, famed for its steel industry heritage and rich natural landscapes. Visitors are drawn to its serene beaches, rugged mountains, and resilient local culture, especially post-2011 recovery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Iwate
Population
33,061
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.28°, 141.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,148
Local Cost
$732
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-10.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1357 mm
City Vibrancy
58
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
40
Parks
13
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
23.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
Explore
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.
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 88/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.