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Chizu, Japan
Tottori · Japan
Chizu is a small city in Tottori, Japan with a population of 7,031. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 7,031 |
| Population Density | 76 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2667°, 134.2333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tottori |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.0 inches (1,752 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Chizu
Chizu is a small city in Japan (Tottori) with a population of 7,031. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Chizu vs Japan Average
Income: Chizu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,600 |
| 63% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 225 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,812 |
Property Tax
Climate in Chizu
Chizu has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1936 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 92.2 sq mi (238.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2667°N, 134.2333°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 | 87 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 110 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 130 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 107 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Chizu has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (3.3").
Schools in Chizu
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 智頭町立智頭小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 智頭町立智頭中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鳥取県立智頭農林高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 智頭町立山郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 智頭町立山形小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鳥取市立千代南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鳥取市立用瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chizu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Chizu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| biotope | ||||
| Jinpukaku | ||||
| Nagi Vicarya Museum | ||||
| Saji Observatory | ||||
| Tottori Folk Crafts Museum | ||||
| Tottori Prefectural Museum | ||||
| あおや和紙工房 | ||||
| きのこの森 | ||||
| たくみの館 | ||||
| たたらの里学習館 | ||||
| だんじり展示館 | ||||
| つやま自然のふしぎ館（津山科学教育博物館） | ||||
| 三百田氏住宅 | ||||
| 中島病院旧本館 | ||||
| 佐用町立平福郷土館 | ||||
| 作州城東屋敷 | ||||
| 作州民芸館 | ||||
| 兵庫県昆虫館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 勝北歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 勝央美術文学館 | ||||
| 因幡万葉歴史館 | ||||
| 国指定史跡 箕作阮甫旧宅 | ||||
| 城東むかし町家 | ||||
| 旧塩屋出店 | ||||
| 林業技術工芸実習館 | ||||
| 森林学習展示館 | ||||
| 植樹の森 | ||||
| 樹木園 | ||||
| 武蔵資料館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗館 | ||||
| 母屋 | ||||
| 河原歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 河野美術館 | ||||
| 津山まなびの鉄道館 | ||||
| 津山土岐家財団記念館 | ||||
| 津山城下町歴史館 | ||||
| 津山城下町歴史館 | ||||
| 津山市加茂町歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 津山弥生の里文化財センター | ||||
| 津山洋学資料館 | ||||
| 津山郷土博物館 | ||||
| 流しびなの館 | ||||
| 無動山永福寺の山門 | ||||
| 生産の森 | ||||
| 石谷家住宅 | ||||
| 苗木養成等実習室 | ||||
| 若桜民工芸館 | ||||
| 若桜町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 若桜郷土文化の里 | ||||
| 西河克己映画記念館 | ||||
| 鳥取城跡・仁風閣 展示館 | ||||
| 鳥取市こども科学館 | ||||
| 鳥取市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 鳥取市歴史博物館;やまびこ館 | ||||
| 鳥取県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 鳥取県立童謡館;鳥取世界おもちゃ館;わらべ館 |
Libraries in Chizu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagi Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ziba Platform | 0.0 | |||||
| あわくら会館・あわくら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| まちなかさろん再々 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐治町文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八頭町立郡家図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 智頭町立ちえの森ちづ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 智頭町立智頭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立加茂町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立勝北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山高専図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立作東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立東粟倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立東粟倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 若桜町立わかさ生涯学習情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立気高図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立用瀬図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立用瀬図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取県立公文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取県立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chizu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Open‐Air Market | |||||
| Sansaimura |
Hotels in Chizu
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chizu
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chizu
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Chizu
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chizu
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chizu
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chizu
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chizu
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chizu
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chizu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKARI Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Chizu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Chizu
18 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tajima Farm Park Ski Area | 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 | - | - | - |
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Chizu
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | 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 |
| Kohnan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chizu
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aba Post Office | |
| Ashizu Summary Post Office | |
| Befu Summary Post Office | |
| Chizu Post Office | |
| Inabayashiro Post Office | |
| Mochigase Post Office | |
| Nagi Post Office | |
| Saji Post Office | |
| Tomisawa Summary Post Office | |
| Yamagata Post Office | |
| Yamasato Summary Post Office | |
| 古市簡易郵便局 | |
| 山形郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chizu
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kouno Shrine | |
| 三角山神社 | |
| 三輪神社 | |
| 上市場神社 | |
| 八河谷神社 | |
| 医王山 吉祥寺 | |
| 天王山神社 | |
| 奥神社 | |
| 宇谷山 豊乗寺 | |
| 宗忠神社 用瀬分社 | |
| 宮谷神社 | |
| 岩神神社 | |
| 岩鼻神社 | |
| 惣地神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 曹渓山 殊長寺 | |
| 杉神社 | |
| 東井神社 | |
| 東嶽山 光専寺 | |
| 正覚寺 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chizu
What is the population of Chizu?
Chizu has a population of 7,031 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 92.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Chizu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,600, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Chizu?
Chizu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.0 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Chizu?
The job market in Chizu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 225 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Chizu?
The median home value in Chizu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.