Honmachi, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Honmachi is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 11,897. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Honmachi
Honmachi (本町) is a residential district of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,897 |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9115°, 144.6674° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.7 inches (982 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
About Honmachi
Honmachi is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 11,897. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Honmachi
Honmachi has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Feb (-5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 842 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9115°N, 144.6674°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 121 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 46 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 63 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 107 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 38 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 39 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 47 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 68 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 79 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 86 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 136 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 143 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 148 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 169 km |
| Berutarubesan [Berutarube] | Stratovolcano | 1,221 m (4,006 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Honmachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Honmachi
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Elementery School | - | - | - | - |
| Shari High School | - | - | - | - |
| Shari Elementery School | - | - | - | - |
| Shari Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Honmachi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Honmachi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alp Museum | ||||
| Kiyosato Local Museum | ||||
| Koshimizu Town Historical Museum | ||||
| Shiretoko Musium | ||||
| 姉妹町友好都市交流記念館 | ||||
| 斜里町民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Honmachi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koshimizu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 斜里町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Honmachi
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Honmachi
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Honmachi
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Honmachi
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Honmachi
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Honmachi
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Honmachi
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Honmachi
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Higashimokoto Shirakabadai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bihoro Lily Yama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koshimizu Chomin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Abashiri Lake View Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Honmachi
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Memanbetsu Airport | MMB | Medium Airport |
| Nakashibetsu Airport | SHB | Medium Airport |
| Bekanbe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Betsukai Flight Park | - | Small Airport |
| Bihoro Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| JGDSF Camp Bihoro Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yausubetsu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Honmachi
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Shari Minami Post Office | |
| Shari Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Honmachi
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hokoji Temple | |
| Myoshoji Temple | |
| Sainen-ji Temple | |
| Shari Shrine | |
| Shugakuji Temple | |
| Zenryu-ji Temple | |
| キリスト兄弟団斜里教会 | |
| 中斜里神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 富士神社 | |
| 斜里稲荷神社 | |
| 松緑神道大和山斜里道場 | |
| 生長の家道場 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Honmachi has a population of 11,897 residents and is located in Japan..
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Honmachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.
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