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Akaiwa Shi

City in Okayama, Japan

Overview

Akaiwa Shi is a tranquil city in Okayama Prefecture, celebrated for its rural beauty, historical shrines, and proximity to mountains and rivers. It offers an authentic slice of Japanese countryside life with easy access to nearby Okayama City.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Okayama
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.84°, 134.02°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,175
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
12.4°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-10.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1487 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
OKJ
Distance
17 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 70/100.

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