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Akaiwa, Japan
Okayama · Japan
Akaiwa is a mid-size city in Okayama, Japan with a population of 43,742. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 43,742 |
| Population Density | 378 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8099°, 134.0215° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okayama |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.8 inches (1,443 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,800 |
| Median Age | 48.6 years |
About Akaiwa
Akaiwa is a mid-size city in Japan (Okayama) with a population of 43,742. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Akaiwa vs Japan Average
Income: Akaiwa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,800 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,400 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 17,497 |
Property Tax
Climate in Akaiwa
Akaiwa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1201 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 115.7 sq mi (299.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 378/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8099°N, 134.0215°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 132 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 57 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 124 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 99 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 133 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Akaiwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.3").
Schools in Akaiwa
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 赤磐市立山陽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立千種小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立軽部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立笹岡小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立磐梨中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立磐梨小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立桜が丘中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立桜が丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立山陽北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立山陽東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 岡山市立御津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 岡山市立御津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 赤磐市立高陽中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立五城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立佐伯小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Takeeda Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 岡山県立岡山瀬戸高等支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立瀬戸高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立瀬戸南高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立岡山御津高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 岡山市立瀬戸中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立江西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立赤坂中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立石相小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立御津南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立山陽西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Akaiwa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Akaiwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| animo museum 有森裕子資料館 | ||||
| animo museum 有森裕子資料館 | ||||
| Bizen City History and Folklore Museum | ||||
| Bizen City Museum of Art | ||||
| Bizen Osafune Sword Village Bizen Osafune Sword Museum | ||||
| Hayashibara Art Museum | ||||
| Hayashibara Art Museum | ||||
| Inujima Seirensho Art Museum | ||||
| Iseki & Sports Museum | ||||
| Iseki & Sports Museum | ||||
| Ivy College | ||||
| Kei Fujiwara Art Museum | ||||
| Kurashiki Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Kurashiki City History and Folklore Museum | ||||
| Kurashiki Insectarium | ||||
| Manekineko Museum of Art | ||||
| Music Box Museum | ||||
| Ohara Museum of Art Kojima Torajiro Memorial Hall | ||||
| Okaden Museum | ||||
| Okaden Museum | ||||
| Okayama Orient Museum | ||||
| Okayama Orient Museum | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art | ||||
| Soja Kibiji Bunka-kan Art Gallery | ||||
| UKIYO-E KURASHIKI | ||||
| Yumejikyodo Museum | ||||
| Yumejikyodo Museum | ||||
| いがらしゆみこ美術館 | ||||
| きびの森植物園 天空の王国 | ||||
| てつどう模型館 | ||||
| てつどう模型館レトロおもちゃ館 | ||||
| ふくろう美術館 | ||||
| ベル・串田記念館 | ||||
| 倉敷アイビースクエア | ||||
| 倉敷ゲゲゲの妖怪館 | ||||
| 倉敷刀剣美術館 | ||||
| 倉紡記念館 | ||||
| 備前市吉永美術館 | ||||
| 加茂川歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 勝央美術文学館 | ||||
| 吉備路文学館 | ||||
| 吉備路文学館 | ||||
| 和気町役場 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和気町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和気町田原井堰資料館 | ||||
| 坂野記念館 | ||||
| 坂野記念館 | ||||
| 夢二生家記念館・少年山荘 | ||||
| 夢二郷土美術館 夢二生家記念館 | ||||
| 岡山・吉兆庵美術館 | ||||
| 岡山・吉兆庵美術館 | ||||
| 岡山シティミュージアム | ||||
| 岡山シティミュージアム | ||||
| 岡山市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 岡山市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 岡山市水道記念館 | ||||
| 岡山市水道記念館 | ||||
| 岡山市環境学習センター「めだかの学校」 | ||||
| 岡山映像ライブラリーセンター | ||||
| 岡山映像ライブラリーセンター | ||||
| 岡山淡水魚水族館 | ||||
| 岡山淡水魚水族館 | ||||
| 岡山県古代吉備文化財センター | ||||
| 岡山県古代吉備文化財センター | ||||
| 川崎医科大学現代医学教育博物館 | ||||
| 御津町郷土歴史資料館 | ||||
| 戸川家記念館 | ||||
| 政田民俗資料館 | ||||
| 政田民俗資料館 | ||||
| 日本化石資料館 | ||||
| 日本化石資料館 | ||||
| 旧中国銀行林野支店 | ||||
| 早島町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 昭和館 | ||||
| 木下大サーカス記念館 | ||||
| 木下大サーカス記念館 | ||||
| 柵原鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 桃太郎のからくり博物館 | ||||
| 津山まなびの鉄道館 | ||||
| 海遊文化館 | ||||
| 渓雨資料館 | ||||
| 渓雨資料館 | ||||
| 瀬戸内市立美術館 | ||||
| 瀬戸内市立邑久郷土資料館 | ||||
| 犬島精錬所美術館 | ||||
| 犬養木堂記念館 | ||||
| 犬養木堂記念館 | ||||
| 現代玩具博物館・オルゴール夢館 | ||||
| 磯崎眠亀記念館 | ||||
| 竹久夢二生家 | ||||
| 西大寺文化資料館 | ||||
| 西大寺文化資料館 | ||||
| 誕生寺宝物館 | ||||
| 赤磐市山陽郷土資料館 | ||||
| 郷土芸能伝承館・獅子の館 | ||||
| 閑谷学校資料館 | ||||
| 須恵古代館 | ||||
| 高松城址公園資料館 | ||||
| 黒住教宝物館「まることセンター」 | ||||
| 黒住教宝物館「まることセンター」 |
Libraries in Akaiwa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE SPACE HAYASHIMA | 0.0 | |||||
| Okayama Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okayama Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okayama University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Takebe Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| まちなかさろん再々 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久米南町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館吉永分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和気町立佐伯図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和気町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立伊島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立伊島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立幸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立幸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立御津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立浦安総合公園図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立浦安総合公園図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立足守図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山理科大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山理科大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 最上図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 瀬戸町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立作東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立英田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美咲町立旭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美咲町立柵原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西大寺緑花公園緑の図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西大寺緑花公園緑の図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立吉井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立熊山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立赤坂図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Akaiwa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Open‐Air Market | |||||
| 岡山市中央卸売市場 | |||||
| 青空市 そよ風 |
Restaurants in Akaiwa
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Akaiwa
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Akaiwa
2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Akaiwa
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Akaiwa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Akaiwa
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Akaiwa
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Akaiwa
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Akaiwa
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Akaiwa
7 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Akaiwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawazu Brewing | ||||
| 宮下酒造株式会社 | ||||
| 宮下酒造株式会社 |
Stadiums & Teams in Akaiwa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| JFE Harenokuni Stadium | ||
| 奥市公園相撲場 | ||
| 岡山武道館 | ||
| 岡山県野球場 |
Ski Resorts Near Akaiwa
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| UP Kannabe Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ojiro Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisen White Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Akaiwa
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | — | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Akaiwa
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akasaka Post Office | |
| Bizen Nishiyama Summary Post Office | |
| Bizen Seto Post Office | |
| Bizen Shimoichi Summary Post Office | |
| Gojo Post Office | |
| Kama Post Office | |
| Makiyama Summary Post Office | |
| Mantomi Post Office | |
| Mitsu Nonokuchi Post Office | |
| Mitsu Post Office | |
| Okayama San-yo-danchi Post Office | |
| Sakuragaoka Post Office | |
| San-yo Post Office | |
| Sasaoka Post Office | |
| Seto Ejiri Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Akaiwa
54 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| COMPASS WALK | ||
| Record book | ||
| アートライフあしもり | ||
| あけぼのクリニック | ||
| あさひクリニック | ||
| あだち内科クリニック | ||
| うららか | ||
| カラダラボ | ||
| コンパスウオーク | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| しんしあ訪問看護リハビリステーション | ||
| すこやかこどもクリニック | ||
| セシルメディカルクリニック | ||
| せのお駅前クリニック | ||
| たくふう庵 | ||
| ニコらいふ | ||
| はっとり小児科医院 | ||
| ばば耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| みやはら耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| みやもと整形外科 | ||
| ももたろうクリニック | ||
| リハプライド・さいだいじ | ||
| 三宅おおふくクリニック | ||
| 三宅医院 | ||
| 五感リハビリ倶楽部 | ||
| 前田耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 創心會岡南地域リハビリケアセンター | ||
| 北山胃腸科外科医院 | ||
| 吉田耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 名越整形外科 | ||
| 名越産婦人科 | ||
| 大森整形外科 | ||
| 太田眼科医院 | ||
| 小野医院 | ||
| 山田医院 | ||
| 岡医院 | ||
| 岡山みなみクリニック | ||
| 島原内科クリニック | ||
| 康愛クリニック | ||
| 新海医院 | ||
| 日笠クリニック | ||
| 木下医院 | ||
| 松山胃腸科外科 | ||
| 橋本産婦人科医院 | ||
| 河合外科内科 | ||
| 田辺医院 | ||
| 福田小児科医院 | ||
| 竹原内科医院 | ||
| 藤本耳鼻咽喉科クリニック | ||
| 藤田皮膚科医院 | ||
| 高松リハビリテーションセンター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Akaiwa
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八幡和氣神社 | |
| 多賀神社 | |
| 天地神社 | |
| 寺社 | |
| 於奠神社 | |
| 石上布都魂神社 | |
| 神根歳彦神社 | |
| 築領八幡宮 | |
| 素盞嗚神社 | |
| 高蔵神社 | |
| 龍光院 | |
| 龍光院 | |
| 龍光院 | |
| 龍光院 | |
| 龍光院 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Akaiwa
What is the population of Akaiwa?
Akaiwa has a population of 43,742 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 378 people per square mile, spread across 115.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Akaiwa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,800, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Akaiwa?
Akaiwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.8 inches.
How is the job market in Akaiwa?
The job market in Akaiwa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,400 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Akaiwa?
The median home value in Akaiwa is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.