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Muroto
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Muroto is a tranquil coastal city on the southeastern tip of Shikoku, renowned for its rugged coastline, fresh seafood, and the UNESCO-recognized Muroto Geopark. It offers an authentic small-town Japanese experience, with friendly locals and a laid-back maritime lifestyle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
11,543
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.29°, 134.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$998
Local Cost
$611
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
40
English
25
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
9.4°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-0.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
2008 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
79 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
42
Walk Score
42
Footways
84.0
Airport
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 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 65/100.
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