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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
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
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 2025-12-07.
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 55/100.
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