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Hakuba
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Hakuba is a picturesque alpine village in the Japanese Alps, famous for hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics. With world-class ski resorts, lively après-ski culture, and stunning natural scenery, it attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
8,621
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.70°, 137.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,265
Local Cost
$835
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.0°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
-18.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1462 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
243 Mbps
Latency
54 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 3 tests. 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 62/100.
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