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Ōshū
City in Iwate, Japan
Overview
Ōshū is a charming city in Iwate Prefecture blending rich history, beautiful natural scenery, and authentic local culture. Visitors can explore time-honored districts, sample regional cuisine, and enjoy outdoor activities ranging from river walks to hot springs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Iwate
Population
112,531
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.14°, 141.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,158
Local Cost
$730
Local Income
$1,860
Cashless
63
English
32
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
-1.9°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-14.7°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1410 mm
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
4
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HNA
Distance
32 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 74/100.
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