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Uto Shi

City in Kumamoto, Japan

Overview

Uto Shi is a coastal city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, known for its relaxed pace of life, access to the Ariake Sea, and a blend of modern and traditional Japanese living. The city offers a tranquil setting with lovely parks, seafood cuisine, and charming neighborhoods.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kumamoto
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
32.68°, 130.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,260
Local Cost
$682
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
50
English
30
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
6.1°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
-4.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2325 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
KMJ
Distance
28 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 63/100.

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