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Higashiōmi-shi
City in Shiga, Japan
Overview
Higashiōmi-shi is a medium-sized city in Shiga Prefecture, blending modern conveniences with pockets of historic charm and scenic natural beauty. The city's proximity to Lake Biwa and surrounding mountains makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and culture seekers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
112,459
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.11°, 136.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,205
Local Cost
$727
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
64
English
34
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-7.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1673 mm
Internet Speed
65 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
76
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
23
Parks
43
Transport
39
Walk Score
39
Footways
77.0
Airport
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Distance
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 2025-12-06.
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 80/100.
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