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Hachinohe, Japan City Intelligence

Hachinohe is an indexed city in Japan (East Asia), with a metropolitan population of about ~223K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Hachinohe spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Hachinohe is a east asia city of about ~223K in Japan. On the composite city-intelligence score, Hachinohe sits comfortably above the indexed median (81/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~223K
View of Hachinohe, Japan

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Composite profile

Overall score

81/100

Use the Hachinohe profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Japan and across East Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall81/100
Affordability59/100
Air quality65/100
Energy82/100

Overall city intelligence

Strong

81/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Hachinohe data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Hachinohe city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score81/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living59/100Hachinohe's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality65/100Hachinohe's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy82/100Hachinohe's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety85/100Hachinohe's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed82/100Hachinohe's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk88/100Hachinohe's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience88/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety91/100
Low crime93/100
Personal safety92/100
Night safety88/100
Road safety87/100

Hachinohe ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (91/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life90/100
Healthcare94/100
Education91/100
Green space95/100
Cleanliness92/100
Infrastructure98/100
Mobility74/100

Hachinohe has a very high quality-of-life estimate (90/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness90/100
Education91/100
Green space95/100
Overall safety91/100

Hachinohe scores very high for family living (90/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability83/100
Walkability84/100
Cycling76/100
Infrastructure98/100

Hachinohe is very high for remote workers (83/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability84/100
Healthcare94/100
Cleanliness92/100
Outdoor lifestyle55/100

Hachinohe is very high for retirement (84/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Hachinohe

Local public safety guidance for Hachinohe, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Japan emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
Police11024/7
Ambulance and fire11924/7119 routes to both fire and emergency medical services.
Fire and ambulance11924/7

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Hachinohe, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Japan emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Hachinohe

Healthcare context for Hachinohe, with national-level information from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Hachinohe, see the Japan healthcare profile.

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Hachinohe

Local mobility context for Hachinohe, with national-level context from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Hachinohe, see the Japan transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Hachinohe. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Hachinohe

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Hachinohe will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Hachinohe air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Hachinohe drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Hachinohe

Is Hachinohe worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (90/100), with nearby nature such as Kabushima, Tanesashi Kaigan Hashikamidake Prefectural Natural Park.

Is Hachinohe good for families?

Excellent (90/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Hachinohe affordable?

Around average cost; about ¥231,000/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Hachinohe?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Hachinohe's main industries?

Mainly tourism, manufacturing, automotive.

What is the climate in Hachinohe?

A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 17.0°C.

Does Hachinohe have universities?

Higher education is strong (74/100).

What is healthcare like in Hachinohe?

Healthcare access is strong (74/100).

Is Hachinohe good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (74/100).

What nature is near Hachinohe?

Within ~170 km: Kabushima, Tanesashi Kaigan Hashikamidake Prefectural Natural Park.

Explore Hachinohe modules

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Cost of Living in Hachinohe

Hachinohe's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Hachinohe

Hachinohe's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Hachinohe

Hachinohe's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Hachinohe

Hachinohe's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Hachinohe

Hachinohe's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Hachinohe

Hachinohe's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Hachinohe

Cost of living estimates for Hachinohe — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Hachinohe

Climate profile for Hachinohe — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 17°C, comfort score 69/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Hachinohe

Economy and jobs profile for Hachinohe — tourism economy, economy score 76/100, key industries including tourism, manufacturing, automotive. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Hachinohe

Education profile for Hachinohe — regional education center, education score 68/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Hachinohe

Healthcare and retirement profile for Hachinohe — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 74/100, retirement score 74/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Hachinohe

Source-attributed visual context for Hachinohe using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Hachinohe

Weekend trip planning checklist for Hachinohe — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Hachinohe

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Hachinohe

Estimate a monthly budget for Hachinohe using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Hachinohe

Plan a trip budget for Hachinohe using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Hachinohe

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Hachinohe. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Aomori, Japan

Nearby city · about 71 km from Hachinohe. Explore Aomori's city intelligence profile.

Hirosaki, Japan

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Morioka, Japan

Same region · about 87 km from Hachinohe. Explore Morioka's city intelligence profile.

Akita, Japan

Same region · about 147 km from Hachinohe. Explore Akita's city intelligence profile.

Hakodate, Japan

Same region · about 153 km from Hachinohe. Explore Hakodate's city intelligence profile.

Muroran, Japan

Same region · about 205 km from Hachinohe. Explore Muroran's city intelligence profile.

Sendai, Japan

Same region · about 255 km from Hachinohe. Explore Sendai's city intelligence profile.

Yamagata, Japan

Same region · about 270 km from Hachinohe. Explore Yamagata's city intelligence profile.

Sapporo, Japan

Same region · about 284 km from Hachinohe. Explore Sapporo's city intelligence profile.

Obihiro, Japan

Same region · about 303 km from Hachinohe. Explore Obihiro's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Hachinohe — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Hachinohe — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Hachinohe FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Hachinohe, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Hachinohe

Is Hachinohe worth visiting?

Hachinohe has a very high quality-of-life estimate (90/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Kabushima, Tanesashi Kaigan Hashikamidake Prefectural Natural Park and Lake Ogawara within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Hachinohe?

Hachinohe has a very high quality-of-life estimate (90/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 90/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Hachinohe?

A single resident of Hachinohe spends roughly ¥231,000 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near ¥123,000. Overall the city is around average cost for Japan. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Hachinohe?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Hachinohe is very high for remote workers (83/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Hachinohe?

Hachinohe's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Hachinohe has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, manufacturing and automotive.

Is Hachinohe good for digital nomads and remote work?

Hachinohe offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 83/100.

What are the education options in Hachinohe?

Hachinohe is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Healthcare and Economics.

Is Hachinohe a good place to study?

Hachinohe offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Hachinohe?

Hachinohe has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 74/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Hachinohe a good place to retire?

Hachinohe offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 74/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Hachinohe?

Hachinohe has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 17.0°C annually with roughly 1500 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Hachinohe a safe place to live?

Hachinohe ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (91/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Hachinohe?

Hachinohe indexes a walkability score of 84 and a cycling score of 76 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Hachinohe?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Hachinohe include Kabushima, Tanesashi Kaigan Hashikamidake Prefectural Natural Park and Lake Ogawara. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Hachinohe good for families?

Hachinohe scores very high for family living (90/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Hachinohe?

Hachinohe rates 55/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 95/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Kabushima, Tanesashi Kaigan Hashikamidake Prefectural Natural Park and Lake Ogawara supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Hachinohe profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Japan and across East Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are climate risk (88/100) and safety (85/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (59/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Japan country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Hachinohe appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.