Kami-furano, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Kami-furano is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 10,348. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Kami-furano
Kami-Furano Station is a railway station on the Furano Line in Kamifurano, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,348 |
| Population Density | 89 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4556°, 142.4686° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.3 inches (31 cm) |
About Kami-furano
Kami-furano is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 10,348. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Kami-furano
Kami-furano has an average annual temperature of 5.2°C (41°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-10°C). Average annual precipitation is 1037 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 116.4 sq mi (301.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4556°N, 142.4686°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 124 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 145 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 88 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 18 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 39 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 46 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 123 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 125 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 151 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 152 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 159 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 160 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 167 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Kami-furano has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Kami-furano
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamifuranonishi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 上富良野町立上富良野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Hokkaido Kamifurano High School | - | - | - | - |
| 上富良野町立上富良野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Kami-furano
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furano Wine Factory | ||||
| Takushinkan | ||||
| Tokachidake Volcano Erosion Control Information Center | ||||
| トリックアート美術館 | ||||
| フォトギャラリー北写人 | ||||
| 上富良野開拓記念館 | ||||
| 国鉄9600形蒸気機関車 49600号 | ||||
| 富良野市博物館 | ||||
| 新星館（展望美術館） | ||||
| 木と暮らしの情報館 | ||||
| 木と暮らしの情報館 | ||||
| 東川町郷土館 | ||||
| 西美の杜美術館 |
Libraries in Kami-furano
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| せんとぴゅあⅡ | 0.0 | |||||
| 富良野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美瑛町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kami-furano
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 富良野地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Kami-furano
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kami-furano
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kami-furano
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kami-furano
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kami-furano
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kami-furano
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kami-furano
29 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Touma Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hokuryu Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Santa present park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahidake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Memuro | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sahoro | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minami Furano | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shintokuyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tomamu Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nipo Town | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Anpeizan ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hidaka Kokusai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kami-furano
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Tokachi Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Tokachi-Obihiro Airport | OBO | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shintoku Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | - | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | - | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Kami-furano
14 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kami-furano.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 不動の滝 | |
| 九重ノ滝 | |
| 二段の滝 | |
| 勝竜の滝 | |
| 白ひげの滝 | Height: 30 |
| 白金不動の滝 | |
| 秘奥の滝 | Height: 30 |
| 華雲ノ滝 | |
| 蒼天の滝 | |
| 赤岩の滝 | |
| 雄鹿ノ滝 | |
| 雌鹿ノ滝 | |
| 霞ノ滝 | |
| 霧吹の滝 | Height: 45 |
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What is the population of Kami-furano?
Kami-furano has a population of 10,348 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 116.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kami-furano?
Kami-furano has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches, with 12.3 inches of snow.
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