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Rikuzentakata-shi

City in Iwate, Japan

Overview

Rikuzentakata-shi is a coastal city in Iwate Prefecture, known for its resilience and beautiful natural landscapes after being significantly rebuilt following the 2011 tsunami. The city is famous for its pine forests, beaches, and deep cultural heritage. Visitors can expect a peaceful rural setting with easy access to nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Iwate
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.04°, 141.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,285
Local Cost
$685
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
50
English
35
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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 2025-12-09.

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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