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Izumo
City in Shimane, Japan
Overview
Izumo, a charming city in Shimane Prefecture, is famed for the revered Izumo Taisha Shrine and beautiful coastal scenery. Its blend of tradition, spirituality, and nature make it a unique destination in western Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Shimane
Population
171,995
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.37°, 132.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,170
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
25
Temperature
16.6°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
-3.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1792 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
36
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IZO
Distance
12 km
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 2025-12-05.
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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