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Urasoe Shi

City in Okinawa, Japan

Overview

Urasoe Shi is a laid-back coastal city in Okinawa, neighboring Naha and known for its local markets, relaxed parks, and authentic Okinawan culture. It's less touristy than nearby cities, making it ideal for those seeking a peaceful stay while still enjoying urban conveniences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Okinawa
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
26.25°, 127.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
69
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,325
Local Cost
$807
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
58
English
40
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
Internet Speed
227 Mbps
Upload
200 Mbps
Latency
59 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
456.0
Airport
OKA
Distance
9 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. 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 78/100.

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