Itoman
City in Okinawa, Japan
Overview
Itoman is a tranquil coastal city at the southern tip of Okinawa, celebrated for its fishing heritage, turquoise waters, and blend of traditional and modern Japanese culture. The city offers a relaxed vibe, sandy beaches, and a profound WWII history, making it ideal for a laid-back cultural escape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Okinawa
Population
60,903
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
26.12°, 127.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
63
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,273
Local Cost
$815
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
62
English
45
Temperature
24.0°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
19.5°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
9.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1580 mm
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
28
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OKA
Distance
8 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.