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Ōtsuchi
City in Iwate, Japan
Overview
Ōtsuchi is a scenic coastal town set in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its beautiful bays, resilient community, and strong connection to the sea. Visitors are drawn to its relaxed rural vibe, historic shrines, and access to natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Iwate
Population
10,719
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.37°, 141.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,015
Local Cost
$627
Local Income
$1,400
Cashless
48
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
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
8
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-07.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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