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Shiroishi Shi

City in Miyagi, Japan

Overview

Shiroishi Shi in Miyagi Prefecture is a quiet city famed for its historic castle, beautiful nature, and relaxing hot springs. With a strong sense of local tradition and easy access to the scenic Zao mountains, it's ideal for travelers seeking authenticity and peaceful countryside charm.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Miyagi
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.00°, 140.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,360
Local Cost
$815
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
62
English
28
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
-13.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1362 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SDJ
Distance
33 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 64/100.

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