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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 · estimate
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
—
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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 2025-12-09.
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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