Kai, Japan
Yamanashi · Japan
Kai is a mid-size city in Yamanashi, Japan with a population of 75,313. Elevation: 1,115 ft (340 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 75,313 |
| Population Density | 1,672 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6846°, 138.5098° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamanashi |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,401 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.4 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,600 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Kai
Kai is a mid-size city in Japan (Yamanashi) with a population of 75,313. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kai vs Japan Average
Income: Kai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,600 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 110 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 19 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 30,125 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kai
Kai 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 1127 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 45.1 sq mi (116.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6846°N, 138.5098°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 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 | 111 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 111 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 125 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 107 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 115 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 119 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 122 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 128 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 117 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 83 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 41 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 48 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 68 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 80 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 93 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 96 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 98 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 102 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 103 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 104 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 129 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Kai has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and December the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Kai
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 帝京学園短期大学 | College | - | , |
Schools in Kai
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立千代田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立敷島北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立ヘーグル小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立日本航空高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立双葉中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甲斐市立竜王北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甲斐市立竜王北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甲斐市立双葉西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甲斐市立敷島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Kai Shikishima Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 甲斐市立双葉東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甲斐市立敷島南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Kofu Hokusei Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 甲府市立羽黒小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dormouse Museum | ||||
| Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum | ||||
| Ichikawa Misato Town Folklore Museum | ||||
| Itchiku Kubota Art Museum | ||||
| Kawaguchiko Muse Hall | ||||
| Kiyosato Porcelain Museum | ||||
| Kunimasu Museum | ||||
| nakamura Keith Haring Collection | ||||
| Paul Rusch Memorial Museum | ||||
| Shingen-Mochi Factory Theme Park | ||||
| Suntory Museum of Whisky | ||||
| The Village Of The Village of Kiso, Meynobu Town | ||||
| Treasure Stone Museum | ||||
| Wine Museum | ||||
| オルゴール博物館ホール・オブ・ホールズ | ||||
| クニマス | ||||
| クリスタルミュージアム | ||||
| シャトレーゼローマンガラス美術館 | ||||
| なかとみ現代工芸美術館 | ||||
| なるさわ富士山博物館 | ||||
| フィリア美術館 | ||||
| やまなし伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 三分一湧水館展望ホール | ||||
| 中央市豊富郷土資料館 | ||||
| 中村キースへリング美術館 | ||||
| 井戸尻考古館 | ||||
| 信玄公宝物館 | ||||
| 八ケ岳泰雲書道美術館 | ||||
| 北杜市小淵沢郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市考古資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市長坂郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市須玉歴史資料館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立春仙美術館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源美術館 | ||||
| 嘯月美術館 | ||||
| 坂井考古館 | ||||
| 大泉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 富士川町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 富士見町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 小さな蔵の美術館 | ||||
| 山梨大学赤レンガ館 | ||||
| 山梨県立博物館 | ||||
| 山梨県立文学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立科学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立美術館 | ||||
| 山梨県立考古博物館 | ||||
| 市川三郷町ふるさと会館・文化資料館・民族資料館 | ||||
| 市川三郷町ふるさと会館文化資料館 | ||||
| 市立勝沼ぶどうの国文化館 | ||||
| 恩賜林記念館 | ||||
| 早川町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 早川町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 武川民俗資料館 | ||||
| 武田氏館跡歴史館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 清春白樺美術館 | ||||
| 甘草屋敷 | ||||
| 甲州市中央公民館歴史民俗資料室 | ||||
| 甲府市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 登美の丘ワイナリー資料館 | ||||
| 県立八ヶ岳ふれあいセンター | ||||
| 石和写真美術館 | ||||
| 石和町民俗文化財展示館 | ||||
| 笛吹市春日居郷土館 | ||||
| 笛吹市青楓美術館 | ||||
| 美枝きもの資料館 | ||||
| 藤村記念館 | ||||
| 身延町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 釈迦堂遺跡博物館 | ||||
| 韮崎大村美術館 | ||||
| 韮崎市民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Kai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| はしば文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立玉穂生涯学習館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立田富図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝沼町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市すたま森の図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市たかね図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市ながさか図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市むかわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市むかわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市ライブラリーはくしゅう | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市小淵沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市明野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立八田農業情報関連図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立櫛形図書館芦安分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立甲西図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩山市立図書館分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士河口湖町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山梨市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山梨県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市川三郷町立図書館三珠分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 昭和町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲府市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立双葉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立敷島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立竜王図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市一宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市八代図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市境川図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市御坂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市春日居ふるさと図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市石和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 韮崎市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 道の駅南きよさと |
Hotels in Kai
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kai
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kai
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kai
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kai
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kai
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kai
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kai
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persona Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Kai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kai
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kai
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Izu Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kannami Glider Park | - | Small Airport |
| Kannami Hang Glider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kai
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 双葉竜地郵便局 | |
| 双葉郵便局 | |
| 吉沢郵便局 | |
| 敷島島上条郵便局 | |
| 昇仙峡 | |
| 松島郵便局 | |
| 甲府千塚町郵便局 | |
| 甲府山宮簡易郵便局 | |
| 竜王郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kai
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shosenkyo Gorge |
Explore Near Kai
Quick Facts
Around Kai
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kai
1 places within 15 km
- • Viewpoint of Mt. Fuji and Sakura Wanitsuka
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kai
What is the population of Kai?
Kai has a population of 75,313 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,672 people per square mile, spread across 45.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,600, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 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 Kai?
Kai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kai?
The job market in Kai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 110 business establishments in the area, including 35 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Kai?
The median home value in Kai is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.
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