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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).
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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.
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| 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) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kami-furano vs Japan Average
Income: Kami-furano vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 331 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,139 |
Property Tax
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) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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 (NCES 2022-23 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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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. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kami-furano expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 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. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches, with 12.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kami-furano?
Kami-furano has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 331 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kami-furano?
The median home value in Kami-furano is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.