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Ōmihachiman
City in Shiga, Japan
Overview
Ōmihachiman is a picturesque city on the shores of Lake Biwa, renowned for its historic canals, traditional merchant architecture, and lively local culture. It's a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern comfort, appealing to history enthusiasts and casual travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
81,545
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.13°, 136.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,142
Local Cost
$825
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
74
English
28
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
145 Mbps
Upload
76 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
5
Parks
25
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
358.0
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 16 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 2025-12-06.
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 81/100.
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