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Ibusuki, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Ibusuki is a mid-size city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 39,011. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 39,011 |
| Population Density | 679 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2333°, 130.6500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 92.4 inches (2,347 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Ibusuki
Ibusuki is a mid-size city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 39,011. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ibusuki vs Japan Average
Income: Ibusuki vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,248 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 15,604 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ibusuki
Ibusuki 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 2033 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 57.5 sq mi (148.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2333°N, 130.6500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 41 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 138 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 39 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 117 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 106 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 99 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 146 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 148 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 108 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 85 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 88 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 39 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 41 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | - | - | 41 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ata (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 8 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 40 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 59 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 60 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 81 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 97 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 157 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 171 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 173 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
| Suwanosejima | Stratovolcano(es) | 796 m (2,612 ft) | 2020 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 10.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 17.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Ibusuki has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 92.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.4") and December the driest (3.5").
Schools in Ibusuki
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 指宿市立西指宿中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鹿児島県立指宿養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立丹波小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立南指宿中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鹿児島県立指宿高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立柳田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立魚見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立指宿小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立指宿商業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立今和泉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鹿児島市立生見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立池田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立山川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鹿児島県立山川高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立川尻小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立開聞中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立開聞小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立北指宿中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 指宿市立山川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ibusuki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ibusuki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots | ||||
| Chiran Regional Museum | ||||
| Historical Museum of Kanoya Air Base | ||||
| Ibusuki City Archaeological Museum Jiyukan COCCO Hashimure | ||||
| The Firefly Pavilion - Tomiya Resutaurant (reproduction) | ||||
| The Firefly Pavilion - Tomiya Resutaurant (reproduction) | ||||
| 児玉美術館 | ||||
| 吾平町鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 岩崎美術館 | ||||
| 岩崎美術館 | ||||
| 指宿神社宝物館 | ||||
| 枚聞神社宝物館 | ||||
| 王子遺跡資料館 | ||||
| 畑の郷 水土利館 | ||||
| 薩摩伝承館 | ||||
| 薩摩伝承館 | ||||
| 頴娃町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿屋市鉄道記念館 |
Libraries in Ibusuki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南大隅町根占図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 指宿市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 知覧町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿屋市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ibusuki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 横村青果指宿地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Ibusuki
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ibusuki
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ibusuki
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Ibusuki
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ibusuki
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ibusuki
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ibusuki
12 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ibusuki
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ibusuki
20 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ibusuki
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ibusuki
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ibusuki
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| New Tanegashima Airport | TNE | Medium Airport |
| Mageshima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Satsuma Iōjima Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ibusuki
27 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ヤマト運輸 | |
| 上野簡易郵便局 | |
| 下仙田簡易郵便局 | |
| 中小路簡易郵便局 | |
| 今和泉郵便局 | |
| 仙田簡易郵便局 | |
| 利永郵便局 | |
| 十町郵便局 | |
| 吹越簡易郵便局 | |
| 大山郵便局 | |
| 山川郵便局 | |
| 嶽簡易郵便局 | |
| 川尻郵便局 | |
| 弥次ケ湯簡易郵便局 | |
| 徳光郵便局 | |
| 成川郵便局 | |
| 指宿丈六簡易郵便局 | |
| 指宿北郵便局 | |
| 指宿湯の浜郵便局 | |
| 指宿郵便局 | |
| 新西方簡易郵便局 | |
| 東方簡易郵便局 | |
| 池田郵便局 | |
| 玉井簡易郵便局 | |
| 生見郵便局 | |
| 開聞入野郵便局 | |
| 開聞郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ibusuki
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hachiman-Gu | |
| Takeyama shrine | |
| Yu-Gongen Jinja | |
| 光明禅寺 | |
| 南方神社 | |
| 大願寺 | |
| 天理教指宿分教会 | |
| 山王神社 | |
| 徳光神社 | |
| 指宿報国神社 | |
| 揖宿神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 秋葉神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 菅原神社 | |
| 豊玉媛神社 | |
| 間水神社 |
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What is the population of Ibusuki?
Ibusuki has a population of 39,011 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 679 people per square mile, spread across 57.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ibusuki expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ibusuki?
Ibusuki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.4 inches.
How is the job market in Ibusuki?
The job market in Ibusuki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,248 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ibusuki?
The median home value in Ibusuki is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.