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Odawara
City in Kanagawa, Japan
Overview
Odawara is a charming city on the coast of Kanagawa, famous for its historic castle, seafood, and gateway to Hakone. It blends tradition and modern conveniences, making it ideal for day trips or longer stays with easy access to nature and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kanagawa
Population
189,038
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.26°, 139.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,417
Local Cost
$935
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
75
English
50
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
3.5°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
-7.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1636 mm
Internet Speed
169 Mbps
Upload
153 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
127
Coworking
3
Cafes
20
Nightlife
44
Parks
60
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NJA
Distance
34 km
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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 27 tests. 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 80/100.
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