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Imai, Japan
Nara · Japan
Imai is a small town in Nara, Japan with a population of 1,295. Elevation: 1,611 ft (491 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,295 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5132°, 136.1239° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nara |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.0 inches (1,777 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,600 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Imai
Imai is a small town in Japan (Nara) with a population of 1,295. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet (491 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Imai vs Japan Average
Income: Imai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,600 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 41 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 518 |
Property Tax
Climate in Imai
Imai 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 1365 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Area | 50.1 sq mi (129.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5132°N, 136.1239°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 106 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 139 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 135 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 103 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 67 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 107 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 97 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 100 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 140 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 101 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 97 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 82 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 192 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Imai has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (1.8").
Schools in Imai
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立波瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧 村立曽爾中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧 村立曽爾小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立御杖小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Soni Compulsory Education School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Imai
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 | bossa nova, jazz | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Imai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| akaike | ||||
| Akame Natural History Museum | ||||
| こうもり博物館 | ||||
| まちなみギャラリー石景庵 | ||||
| まつながたかを美術館 | ||||
| ルーブル彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 名張市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 大和玉仙閣美術館 | ||||
| 大和高原民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大宇陀歴史文化館「薬の館」 | ||||
| 天川村洞川エコミュージアムセンター | ||||
| 天川村立資料館 | ||||
| 宗宝蔵 | ||||
| 展示館 | ||||
| 山上ケ岳歴史博物館 | ||||
| 旧柳生藩小山田家老屋敷 | ||||
| 松源院民芸館 | ||||
| 森と水の源流館 | ||||
| 美杉ふるさと資料館 |
Libraries in Imai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| うぐいす図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 名張市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大山田図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川上村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 榛原町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Imai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA伊賀南部桐ケ丘店 | |||||
| 小さな道の駅ひよしのさとマルシェ | |||||
| 月ヶ瀬温泉ふれあい市場 | |||||
| 月ヶ瀬温泉ふれあい市場 | |||||
| 森谷醤油 |
Hotels in Imai
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Imai
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Imai
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Imai
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Imai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Wolf Brewery | ||||
| The Good Wolf Brewery | ||||
| ゆめの里 かずら（農事組合法人） |
Ski Resorts Near Imai
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Imai
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Yao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | - | Small Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Akeno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Imai
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Haze Post Office | |
| Soni Nagano Summary Post Office | |
| Soni Post Office | |
| Yamagasu Post Office | |
| 室生郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Imai
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kadofusa Shrine | |
| Muro-ji | |
| Tenkaizan Taiunji Temple | |
| 平野川水分神社上社 | |
| 瀧野天冠山白馬寺 | |
| 金比羅神社 | |
| 高角神社 (Takatsuno Shrine) | |
| 龍穴神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Imai
What is the population of Imai?
Imai has a population of 1,295 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 50.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Imai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,600, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 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 Imai?
Imai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.0 inches.
How is the job market in Imai?
The job market in Imai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Imai?
The median home value in Imai is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.