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Choshi, Japan
Chiba · Japan
Choshi is a mid-size city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 58,431. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 58,431 |
| Population Density | 125 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7333°, 140.8333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Chiba |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,400 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Choshi
Choshi is a mid-size city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 58,431. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Choshi vs Japan Average
Income: Choshi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,400 |
| 53% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,870 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 23,372 |
Property Tax
Climate in Choshi
Choshi has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.9°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1703 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 466.6 sq mi (1,208.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7333°N, 140.8333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 140 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 148 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 102 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 140 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 59 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 30 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 119 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 94 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 109 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 135 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 101 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 95 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 109 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 87 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 109 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 1909 | OFF BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 94 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 161 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 166 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 168 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 172 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 173 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 173 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 176 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 183 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 194 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 195 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 195 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Choshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (2.2").
Schools in Choshi
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 神栖市立植松小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 千葉県立銚子特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 千葉県立銚子特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 銚子市立海上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 銚子市立椎柴小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Futaba Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 神栖市立波崎第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 銚子市立春日小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 銚子市立本城小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 銚子市立明神小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 神栖市立波崎西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 矢田部自動車教習所 | - | - | - | - |
| 神栖市立波崎第四中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 神栖市立やたべ土合小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 茨城県立波崎高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Daiichi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Choshi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 銚子市立高神小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 銚子市立第二中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 銚子市立清水小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Daisan Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Iinuma Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Choshi High School | - | - | - | - |
| 千葉県立銚子高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 神栖市立波崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Choshi Sports Town | - | - | - | - |
| 県立銚子商業高等学校海洋校舎 | - | - | - | - |
| 銚子市立船木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 銚子市立第六中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 銚子市立第五中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Choshi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Choshi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higeta Historical building | ||||
| Pachinko Museum | ||||
| Soy Sauce Taste Experience Center (Yamasa Soy Sauce Factory) | ||||
| サーキットの狼ミュージアム | ||||
| ナウル共和国銚子パビリオン（日本ナウル友好記念博物館） | ||||
| 地球の丸く見える丘展望館 | ||||
| 大内かっぱハウス | ||||
| 大原幽学記念館 | ||||
| 旭市防災資料館 | ||||
| 犬吠埼灯台資料展示館 | ||||
| 神栖民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福富雷童記念江畑美術館 | ||||
| 銚子ジオパークミュージアム | ||||
| 霧笛舎 | ||||
| 香取市文化財保存館 |
Libraries in Choshi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiba Prefectural East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamisu City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| うずも図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉科学大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小見川町立小見川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東庄町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 矢田部公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 銚子市公正図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Choshi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choshi Select Market | |||||
| 千葉県東部中央市場 | |||||
| 旭青果市場 | |||||
| 鹿島中央青果株式会社 |
Hotels in Choshi
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Choshi
67 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Choshi
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Choshi
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Choshi
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Choshi
12 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Choshi
20 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Choshi
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Choshi
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Choshi
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Choshi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Choshi
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Choshi
17 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bessho Post Office | |
| Choshi Atago Post Office | |
| Choshi Honcho Post Office | |
| Choshi Hondori Post Office | |
| Choshi Honjo Post Office | |
| Choshi Kiyokawacho Post Office | |
| Choshi Matsugishi Post Office | |
| Choshi Minamicho Post Office | |
| Choshi Post Office | |
| Choshi Uematsu Post Office | |
| Choshi Yoyama Summary Post Office | |
| Hasaki Doaigahara Post Office | |
| Hasaki Post Office | |
| Nojiri Post Office | |
| Togawa Post Office | |
| Yatabe Post Office | |
| 銚子小浜簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Choshi
55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bando No.27 ENPUKUJI TEMPLE | |
| Enpuku-ji | |
| Jehovah's Witness | |
| Kawaguchi-jinja Shrine | |
| Mine-jinja Shrine | |
| 不動明王不動尊 | |
| 亀の子様 | |
| 亀の子様 | |
| 五重塔 | |
| 伊勢大神宮 | |
| 厳島神社 | |
| 厳島神社 | |
| 和田不動堂 | |
| 圓養院 | |
| 外記稲荷大明神 | |
| 大仏 | |
| 大慈寺 | |
| 大杉神社 | |
| 妙福寺 | |
| 妙福稲荷堂 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Choshi
What is the population of Choshi?
Choshi has a population of 58,431 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 466.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Choshi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $35,400, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Choshi?
Choshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.9 inches.
How is the job market in Choshi?
The job market in Choshi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,870 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Choshi?
The median home value in Choshi is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.