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Kameshima, Japan
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Kameshima is a small town in Kyoto, Japan with a population of 1,986. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,986 |
| Population Density | 83 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6661°, 135.2917° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kyoto |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.1 inches (1,881 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $34,200 |
| Median Age | 47.6 years |
About Kameshima
Kameshima is a small town in Japan (Kyoto) with a population of 1,986. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kameshima vs Japan Average
Income: Kameshima vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $34,200 |
| 54% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 64 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $94,000 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $470 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 794 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kameshima
Kameshima has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1925 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 23.9 sq mi (62.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6661°N, 135.2917°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 19 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 119 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 96 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 121 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 11 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 144 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 6.0 in |
Kameshima has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (4.7").
Schools in Kameshima
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立養老中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立養老小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 府立宮津高等学校伊根分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立伊根中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立伊根小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立本庄中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立本庄小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧日ケ谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kameshima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kameshima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Oni Cultural Museum | ||||
| Maizuru Chiegura | ||||
| World Brick Museum | ||||
| エル・マール まいづる | ||||
| おちゃやのかか（民俗資料館） | ||||
| ちりめん織機展示・実演場 | ||||
| 与謝野町立江山文庫 | ||||
| 丹後ちりめん歴史観 | ||||
| 丹後古代の里資料館 | ||||
| 京都大学フィールド科学教育研究センター舞鶴水産実験所水産生物標本館 | ||||
| 京都府立丹後郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北前船資料館 | ||||
| 古墳公園はにわ資料館 | ||||
| 宮津市みやづ歴史の館 | ||||
| 小町の舎 | ||||
| 旧加悦鉄道加悦駅舎 | ||||
| 旧尾藤家住宅 | ||||
| 昆虫館 | ||||
| 海軍記念館 | ||||
| 琴引浜鳴き砂文化館 | ||||
| 舞鶴引揚記念館 |
Libraries in Kameshima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Branch, East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 与謝野町立図書館 野田川分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 与謝野町立図書館加悦分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 京丹後市立図書館弥栄図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 京丹後市立大宮図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 京丹後市立峰山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩滝町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江山文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 舞鶴市立東図書館中分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 舞鶴市立西図書館加佐分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高浜町中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高浜町中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kameshima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| つねよし百貨店 | |||||
| ととまーと | |||||
| やさいの駅 | |||||
| 宮津漁港 | |||||
| 宮津食品卸売市場 | |||||
| 青空朝市 |
Hotels in Kameshima
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kameshima
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kameshima
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kameshima
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kameshima
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kameshima
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kameshima
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kameshima
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kameshima
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biwako Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kutsuki Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakodateyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| UP Kannabe Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kameshima
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Konotori Tajima Airport | TJH | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Osadano Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kameshima
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hei Summary Post Office | |
| Honjo Post Office | |
| Ine Post Office | |
| Iwaganaha Post Office | |
| Noma Summary Post Office | |
| 中浜郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kameshima
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Yasaka Shrine | |
| Zenkaiji Temple | |
| 七社大明神 | |
| 三柱神社 | |
| 世屋姫神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 圓教寺 | |
| 圓教寺門 | |
| 天長寺 | |
| 妙國寺 | |
| 妙見宮 | |
| 来迎寺 | |
| 浄国寺 | |
| 浦嶋神社 |
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kameshima?
Kameshima has a population of 1,986 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 23.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kameshima expensive to live in?
The median household income is $34,200, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kameshima?
Kameshima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.1 inches.
How is the job market in Kameshima?
The job market in Kameshima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 64 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kameshima?
The median home value in Kameshima is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.