Gotemba, Japan
Shizuoka · Japan
Gotemba is a mid-size city in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 86,614. Elevation: 1,463 ft (446 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 86,614 |
| Population Density | 1,151 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3186°, 138.9434° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shizuoka |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.3 inches (1,710 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,100 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Gotemba
Gotemba is a mid-size city in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 86,614. The city sits at an elevation of 1,463 feet (446 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Gotemba vs Japan Average
Income: Gotemba vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,100 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 71 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 5 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 34,646 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gotemba
Gotemba 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 1860 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Area | 75.3 sq mi (194.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3186°N, 138.9434°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 | 56 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 104 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 56 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 69 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 89 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 61 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 64 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 123 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 83 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 74 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 115 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 86 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 27 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 89 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 44 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakoneyama (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 12 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 20 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 49 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 78 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 94 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 102 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 107 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 124 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 127 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 129 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 146 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 147 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 149 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 153 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
Gotemba has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 38°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (2.0").
Colleges & Universities in Gotemba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuru University | University | - | Visit → |
| 東京大学 富士癒しの森研究所 | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Gotemba
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 国立青少年交流の家 | - | - | - | - |
| 御殿場市立南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 静岡県立御殿場南高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 静岡県立小山高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立御殿場西高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立御殿場高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立小山高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立北郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立北郷中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高根小学校上小林分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高根小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高根中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 箱根町立仙石原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立玉穂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立朝日小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立御殿場小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立御殿場南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立御殿場中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立富士岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立富士岡中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立原里小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立原里中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立印野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gotemba
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gotemba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atami Secured Treasure Museum | ||||
| Atami City Izu-san Local Museum | ||||
| Atami City Sawada Seiko Memorial Art Museum | ||||
| Atami Trick Art Meikyu-kan | ||||
| Biodiversity Center Exhibition Room | ||||
| Buffet Art Museum Buffet Children's Art Museum | ||||
| Endo Shell Museum | ||||
| Forest touch tone Museum | ||||
| Fuji Motor Sports Museum | ||||
| Fuji Museum | ||||
| HADANO HISTORY MUSEUM | ||||
| Hadano Visitor Centre | ||||
| Hakone checkpoint | ||||
| Hakone Ekiden museum | ||||
| Hakone Geomuseum | ||||
| Hakone Municipal Old Road Museum | ||||
| Hakone Museum of Art | ||||
| Hakone Museum of Photography | ||||
| Hakone Open-Air Museum | ||||
| Hakone Sekisho historical museum | ||||
| Hakone Venetian Glass Museum | ||||
| Hannoki Bayashi Shiryokan | ||||
| Homma Yoseki Museum | ||||
| Houtoku Museum | ||||
| Itchiku Kubota Art Museum | ||||
| IZU-PHOTO-MUSEUM | ||||
| Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Kannami Buddha Statues Museum | ||||
| Kawaguchiko Muse Hall | ||||
| Kawaguchiko Music Forest | ||||
| Kinniku Man Museum In Numazu | ||||
| Kitahara Museum | ||||
| Kiunkaku | ||||
| Mishima City Museum of Local History | ||||
| Mishima-Taisha Shrine Museum of Art Treasures | ||||
| MOA Museum | ||||
| MOA Museum of Art | ||||
| Mont Musee Numazu (Numazu Shoji Museum of Art) | ||||
| Mount Fuji Radar Dome Museum | ||||
| Myohokkeiji Temple Museum | ||||
| Nakagawa Kazumasa Museum of Art | ||||
| Narukawa Museum of Art | ||||
| Numazu City Historical Ethnic Museum | ||||
| Numazu City Meiji Historical Museum | ||||
| Odawara Literary Museum | ||||
| Odawara Local Culture Museum | ||||
| Okada Museum of Art | ||||
| Pola Museum of Art | ||||
| Rekishi-Kenbunkan Museum | ||||
| Sano Art Museum | ||||
| Serizawa Koujiro Memorial Hall | ||||
| Sontoku Memorial Museum | ||||
| The Museum Of Mishima Calendar Makers | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Treasure Stone Museum | ||||
| Vangi Sculpture Garden Museum | ||||
| Venetian Glass Museum | ||||
| Wakayama Bokusui Memorial Museum | ||||
| Yamanashi Gem Museum | ||||
| Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center | ||||
| Yugawara Municipal Museum of Art | ||||
| ギャラリーアバルト自動車美術館 | ||||
| ドールハウス美術館 | ||||
| フジヤマミュージアム | ||||
| 三島由紀夫文学館 | ||||
| 上野原市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 中郷館 | ||||
| 井上靖文学館 | ||||
| 人間国宝美術館 | ||||
| 俳句の館風生庵 | ||||
| 写真・絵手紙体験学習館 | ||||
| 加藤学園考古学研究所 | ||||
| 南足柄市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 大雄山最乗寺尚宝殿 | ||||
| 太宰治記念館 | ||||
| 富士の駅 地震体験館 | ||||
| 富士ビジターセンター | ||||
| 富士吉田市歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 富士吉田市歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 富士山レーダードーム館 | ||||
| 富士山資料館 | ||||
| 小田原市郷土文化館分館 松永記念館 | ||||
| 山北町立丹沢森林館薬草園 | ||||
| 山北町鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 山本丘人記念館 | ||||
| 山本丘人記念館 | ||||
| 平賀敬美術館 | ||||
| 御殿場スポーツカーガーデン | ||||
| 復生記念館 | ||||
| 徳富蘇峰館 | ||||
| 木村美術館 | ||||
| 森のミュージアム | ||||
| 河口湖自動車博物館 自動車館 | ||||
| 河口湖自動車博物館 飛行舘 | ||||
| 玉村豊男ライフアートミュージアム | ||||
| 石仏群と歴史館 | ||||
| 神奈川県丹沢湖ビジターセンター | ||||
| 神奈川県立21世紀の森 | ||||
| 箱根ドールハウス美術館 | ||||
| 箱根武士の里美術館 | ||||
| 箱根町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 箱根町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 資料館 | ||||
| 都留いきものふれあいの里 | ||||
| 都留市博物館ミュージアム都留 | ||||
| 都留市商家資料館 | ||||
| 酒匂川ふれあい館 | ||||
| 鈴廣かまぼこ博物館 | ||||
| 鈴廣のかまぼこ博物館 |
Libraries in Gotemba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atami City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kannami Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matsuda Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mishima City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mishima City Library Nakazato Branch Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Shimizu Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| まなづる図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南足柄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大井町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士吉田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士市立東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士市立東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士河口湖町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小山町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小田原市立かもめ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小田原駅東口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山中湖情報創造館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山北町図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御殿場市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 忍野村立おしの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 沼津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 沼津高専図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 清水町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯河原町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 裾野市立鈴木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 裾野市立鈴木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 裾野市立鈴木図書館裾野市民文化センター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都留市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長泉町民図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gotemba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atami Fish Market | |||||
| JAふじ伊豆 JAふれあい市 | |||||
| Mishima Seika | |||||
| Numazu Fish Market INO | |||||
| 小田原市 公設青果地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Gotemba
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gotemba
76 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gotemba
20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gotemba
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gotemba
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Gotemba
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gotemba
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gotemba
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gotemba
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gotemba
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gotemba
27 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gotemba
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gotemba
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gotemba
14 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gotemba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gotemba
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Gotemba
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chofu Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| Oshima Airport | OIM | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Izu Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kannami Glider Park | - | Small Airport |
| Kannami Hang Glider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mint Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | - | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gotemba
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| FPO | |
| 仙石原郵便局 | |
| 北郷郵便局 | |
| 印野簡易郵便局 | |
| 御殿場上町郵便局 | |
| 御殿場原里郵便局 | |
| 御殿場富士岡郵便局 | |
| 御殿場東田中郵便局 | |
| 御殿場森之腰郵便局 | |
| 御殿場郵便局 | |
| 玉穂郵便局 | |
| 竃簡易郵便局 | |
| 高根郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Gotemba
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 遠藤クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gotemba
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chōan Temple | |
| Innoasama Schrein | |
| Kintoki Shrine | |
| Koshinji | |
| Shinto shrine | |
| Tainai Shrine | |
| カトリック御殿場教会 | |
| 一乗寺 | |
| 久成寺 | |
| 善竜寺 | |
| 大乗寺 | |
| 大雲院 | |
| 妙典寺 | |
| 妙典寺 | |
| 宝持院 | |
| 庚申堂 | |
| 東岳院 | |
| 林昌寺 | |
| 浅間神社 | |
| 玄清寺 |
Quick Facts
Around Gotemba
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gotemba
8 places within 15 km
- • Mt Fuji View Otoge Pass
- • Mt. Fuji viewpoint
- • Mt. Fuji viewpoint
- • Mt. Myojingatake (1196 m) - Great view of Mt. Fuji
- • Otome no kane
- + 3 more
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Gotemba
What is the population of Gotemba?
Gotemba has a population of 86,614 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,151 people per square mile, spread across 75.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Gotemba expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,100, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 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 Gotemba?
Gotemba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.3 inches.
How is the job market in Gotemba?
The job market in Gotemba is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area, including 40 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Gotemba?
The median home value in Gotemba is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.
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