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Izumo, Japan
Shimane · Japan
Izumo is a large city in Shimane, Japan with a population of 172,775. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 172,775 |
| Population Density | 717 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3667°, 132.7667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shimane |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.5 inches (1,639 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,200 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Izumo
Izumo is a large city in Japan (Shimane) with a population of 172,775. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Izumo vs Japan Average
Income: Izumo vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,200 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 24 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 4 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 69,110 |
Property Tax
Climate in Izumo
Izumo has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1795 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 241.1 sq mi (624.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3667°N, 132.7667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 108 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 28 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 144 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Izumo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (4.2").
Colleges & Universities in Izumo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 島根リハビリテーション学院 | College | - | , |
| 島根大学（医学部） | University | - | , |
Schools in Izumo
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 私立出雲北陵中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立長浜小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高松小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高浜小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鰐淵小学校猪目分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鵜鷺小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立出雲商業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立出雲農林高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立出雲高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立遙堪小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立出雲北陵高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立出雲西高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立塩冶小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 島根県立出雲工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立第二中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大社小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 出雲市立大社中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立大社高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立浜山中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立乙立小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立今市小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北陽小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立四絡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 出雲市立大津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立朝山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立河南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 出雲養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立湖陵中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立湖陵小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立神戸川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立神西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立稗原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立第三中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立荒木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Izumo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Izumo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Kōjindani | ||||
| Izumo Science Center | ||||
| Sanbe Azukihara Buried Forest Museum | ||||
| Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| いにしえ学習館 | ||||
| いにしえ学習館 | ||||
| たたら角炉伝承館 | ||||
| ペンギンミュージアム | ||||
| 今岡美術館 | ||||
| 体験工房 | ||||
| 体験水田 | ||||
| 出雲市立平田本陣記念館 | ||||
| 出雲文化会館 | ||||
| 出雲文化伝承館 | ||||
| 出雲民芸館 | ||||
| 加茂岩倉遺跡ガイダンス | ||||
| 古代鉄歌謡館 | ||||
| 吉兆館 | ||||
| 大寺薬師収蔵庫 | ||||
| 奥出雲多根自然博物館 | ||||
| 島根原子力館 | ||||
| 島根原子力館 | ||||
| 島根県立三瓶自然館 | ||||
| 島根県立三瓶自然館サヒメル | ||||
| 手錢記念館 | ||||
| 来待ストーン | ||||
| 松江市宍道蒐古館 | ||||
| 松江市立出雲玉作資料館 | ||||
| 松江市立出雲玉作資料館 | ||||
| 永井隆記念館 | ||||
| 越堂たたら跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 鉄の歴史博物館 | ||||
| 鹿島民族資料館 | ||||
| 鹿島民族資料館 |
Libraries in Izumo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 出雲市立佐田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出雲市立図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 出雲市立大社図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出雲市立平田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出雲市立斐川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出雲市立海辺の多岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加茂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲南市立木次図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Izumo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| よっ得!?伊野いち | |||||
| 玉造温泉朝市 | |||||
| 秋鹿よんさん市 | |||||
| 秋鹿よんさん市 |
Hotels in Izumo
18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Izumo
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Izumo
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Izumo
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Izumo
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Izumo
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Izumo
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Izumo
14 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Izumo
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Izumo
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Izumo
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Izumo
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Izumo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Izumo
12 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yawata Highland 191 Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Geihoku Kokusai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Osa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Utopia Saioto | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Park Kanbiki | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mizuho Highland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Tengston Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kenmin no Mori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Izumo
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Izumo Enmusubi Airport | IZO | Medium Airport |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | YGJ | Medium Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Izumo
47 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Asayama Post Office | |
| Chiimiya Post Office | |
| Funatsu Summary Post Office | |
| Hiebara Post Office | |
| Hikawa Shinkawa Summary Post Office | |
| Hinomisaki Post Office | |
| Izumo Arakaya Post Office | |
| Izumo Asakura Post Office | |
| Izumo Chuodori Post Office | |
| Izumo Ekimae Post Office | |
| Izumo En-ya Summary Post Office | |
| Izumo Hamamachi Summary Post Office | |
| Izumo Hambu Summary Post Office | |
| Izumo Higashihayashigi Summary Post Office | |
| Izumo Hommachi Summary Post Office | |
| Izumo Inaoka Post Office | |
| Izumo Jinzaioki Post Office | |
| Izumo Kamitsu Post Office | |
| Izumo Koshi Post Office | |
| Izumo Nagahama Post Office | |
| Izumo Otsu Post Office | |
| Izumo Oyamadanchi Summary Post Office | |
| Izumo Oyamamachi Summary Post Office | |
| Izumo Post Office | |
| Izumo Satokatamachi Summary Post Office | |
| Izumo Shiroeda Summary Post Office | |
| Izumo Takamatsu Post Office | |
| Izumo Yamamawari Summary Post Office | |
| Jinzai Post Office | |
| Kamienyacho Summary Post Office | |
| Koryo Post Office | |
| Kumura Summary Post Office | |
| Ottachi Post Office | |
| Sada Post Office | |
| Sashiumi Summary Post Office | |
| Shimadai Igakububyoin-nai Summary Post Office | |
| Shimanekenritsu Chuobyoin-nai Summary Post Office | |
| Taisha Araki Post Office | |
| Taisha Post Office | |
| Taisha Yokan Post Office | |
| Tambe Summary Post Office | |
| Usagi Post Office | |
| Yawatabara Summary Post Office | |
| 出西簡易郵便局 | |
| 出雲塩冶有原簡易郵便局 | |
| 外園簡易郵便局 | |
| 簡易郵便局 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Izumo
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 石見銀山遺跡 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Izumo
39 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Daienji | |
| Izumo Grand Shrine | |
| Okigozen Shrine | |
| Reiko-ji | |
| 万九千神社 | |
| 上直江八幡宮 | |
| 乙見神社 | |
| 八大荒神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 出雲井神社 | |
| 出雲手斧神社 | |
| 出雲教祖霊社 | |
| 南泉寺 | |
| 命主社 | |
| 妙仙寺 | |
| 妙雲寺 | |
| 子安寺 | |
| 山王社 | |
| 岩坪明神 |
Quick Facts
Around Izumo
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Izumo
1 places within 15 km
- • Owashi beach
🇯🇵 About Japan
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Izumo
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Izumo
What is the population of Izumo?
Izumo has a population of 172,775 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 717 people per square mile, spread across 241.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Izumo expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,200, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Izumo?
Izumo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.5 inches.
How is the job market in Izumo?
The job market in Izumo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area, including 6 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Izumo?
The median home value in Izumo is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.