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Ōfunato-shi

City in Iwate, Japan

Overview

Ōfunato-shi in Iwate Prefecture is a charming coastal city known for its scenic Pacific shoreline, fresh seafood, and a warm, resilient community. The city features beautiful coastlines, lush forests, and authentic Japanese port-town culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Iwate
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.07°, 141.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
79
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,145
Local Cost
$755
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
53
English
25
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
20.1°C
Winter Avg
2.7°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
-6.2°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1360 mm
Internet Speed
290 Mbps
Upload
344 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
54
Walk Score
54
Footways
107.0
Airport
Distance

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 2 tests. 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 63/100.

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