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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 · estimate
92
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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