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Ōmihachiman-shi

City in Shiga, Japan

Overview

Ōmihachiman-shi is a charming lakeside city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its well-preserved canals, traditional merchant architecture, and historic districts. It offers a blend of history, scenic beauty, and tranquil local neighborhoods near Lake Biwa.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.15°, 136.07°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,328
Local Cost
$847
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
50
English
30
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
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
Distance

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 62/100.

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