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Ninohe Shi

City in Iwate, Japan

Overview

Ninohe Shi, located in Iwate Prefecture, is a small city blending traditional Japanese culture with serene rural landscapes. Renowned for its lacquerware and natural hot springs, it offers an authentic regional experience away from major metropolitan bustle. Visitors will find a friendly community and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Iwate
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
40.24°, 141.20°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
87
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,440
Local Cost
$710
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
44
English
28
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.4°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-16.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1306 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
HHE
Distance
42 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-09.
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 68/100.

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