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Hirakata
City in Ōsaka, Japan
Overview
Hirakata is a lively city set between Osaka and Kyoto, offering a blend of modern urban life and tranquil residential neighborhoods. Known for its large amusement park and proximity to scenic river spots, the city is a pleasant mix of convenience and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ōsaka
Population
396,694
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.81°, 135.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,555
Local Cost
$920
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
77
English
58
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
3.4°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-6.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1657 mm
Internet Speed
295 Mbps
Upload
262 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
230
Coworking
1
Cafes
48
Nightlife
59
Parks
122
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ITM
Distance
19 km
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Neighborhoods
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 82/100.
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