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Aso-shi
City in Kumamoto, Japan
Overview
Aso-shi, set in the heart of Kumamoto Prefecture, is famed for being home to Mt. Aso, one of the world's largest active volcanic calderas. The city blends natural wonders, historic shrines, and authentic rural Japanese culture, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and cultural explorers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kumamoto
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
32.96°, 131.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,360
Local Cost
$793
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
44
English
25
Temperature
12.8°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-10.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
2176 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
KMJ
Distance
26 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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