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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
—
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: 81/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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