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Ōtsu-shi
City in Shiga, Japan
Overview
Ōtsu-shi is the capital of Shiga Prefecture, set along the scenic shores of Lake Biwa and just east of Kyoto. The city is renowned for its natural beauty, historic temples, and relaxing hot spring resorts that offer a peaceful retreat from urban bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shiga
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.10°, 135.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,415
Local Cost
$805
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
72
English
30
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
3.4°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-6.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1657 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
—
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.
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 75/100.
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