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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
93
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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
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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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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