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Bizen, Japan
Okayama · Japan
Bizen is a mid-size city in Okayama, Japan with a population of 39,117. Elevation: 932 ft (284 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 39,117 |
| Population Density | 155 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7867°, 134.2354° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okayama |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.7 inches (1,441 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,800 |
| Median Age | 48.6 years |
About Bizen
Bizen is a mid-size city in Japan (Okayama) with a population of 39,117. The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet (284 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bizen vs Japan Average
Income: Bizen 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) | 1,252 |
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 | 15,647 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bizen
Bizen 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 | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 252.2 sq mi (653.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7867°N, 134.2354°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 120 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 58 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 109 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 111 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 79 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 152 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Bizen has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.3").
Schools in Bizen
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立三石中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三石小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立片上高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立日生中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立備前中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立片上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立備前緑陽高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立吉永中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立吉永小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立伊里小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立伊里中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立日生東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立日生西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bizen
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bizen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akō City Museum of History | ||||
| Bizen City History and Folklore Museum | ||||
| Bizen City Museum of Art | ||||
| BIZEN Latin American Museum of Art | ||||
| Bizen Osafune Sword Village Bizen Osafune Sword Museum | ||||
| Gishi Treasury | ||||
| Inujima Seirensho Art Museum | ||||
| Kakonoura Historical Museum | ||||
| Kei Fujiwara Art Museum | ||||
| Oishi Shrine Historical Museum | ||||
| いきいき交流ふるさと館 | ||||
| てつどう模型館 | ||||
| てつどう模型館レトロおもちゃ館 | ||||
| ベル・串田記念館 | ||||
| 上郡町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 備前市吉永美術館 | ||||
| 兵庫県立大学西はりま天文台 | ||||
| 兵庫県立西はりま天文台公園 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 宝物館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 昭和館 | ||||
| 有年考古館 | ||||
| 柵原鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 桃井ミュージアム | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 現代玩具博物館・オルゴール夢館 | ||||
| 相生市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 竹久夢二生家 | ||||
| 西大寺文化資料館 | ||||
| 西大寺文化資料館 | ||||
| 赤松の郷 昆虫文化館 | ||||
| 赤磐市山陽郷土資料館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立民俗資料館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立海洋科学館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立美術工芸館田淵記念館 | ||||
| 郷土芸能伝承館・獅子の館 | ||||
| 閑谷学校資料館 | ||||
| 須恵古代館 |
Libraries in Bizen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐用町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館吉永分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館日生分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和気町立佐伯図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和気町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 瀬戸町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 相生市立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 赤穂市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bizen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| とれとれ市場 | |||||
| 青空市 そよ風 |
Hotels in Bizen
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bizen
23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bizen
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bizen
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bizen
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bizen
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bizen
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bizen
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bizen
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bizen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bizen
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisen White Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ojiro Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bizen
12 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 |
| Konotori Tajima Airport | TJH | Medium Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | - | Small 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 Bizen
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bizen Iri Post Office | |
| Bizen Kibu Summary Post Office | |
| Bizen Kidani Post Office | |
| Bizen Post Office | |
| Hinase Post Office | |
| Hinase Sogo Post Office | |
| Kone Post Office | |
| Mitsuishi Post Office | |
| Obuchi Summary Post Office | |
| Tomonobu Summary Post Office | |
| Uraimmbe Summary Post Office | |
| Yoshinaga Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Bizen
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| カラダラボ | ||
| しんしあ訪問看護リハビリステーション | ||
| リハプライド・さいだいじ | ||
| 五感リハビリ倶楽部 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bizen
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 井田神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 天神社 | |
| 天神社 | |
| 宇佐八幡宮 | |
| 寺社 | |
| 恵比須宮 | |
| 日本キリスト教団 | |
| 正智院 | |
| 正楽寺 | |
| 正覚寺 | |
| 田倉牛神社 | |
| 真光寺 | |
| 石立神社 | |
| 荒神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bizen
What is the population of Bizen?
Bizen has a population of 39,117 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 155 people per square mile, spread across 252.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Bizen 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 Bizen?
Bizen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches.
How is the job market in Bizen?
The job market in Bizen is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,252 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bizen?
The median home value in Bizen is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.