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Kamiichi, Japan

Toyama · Japan

Kamiichi is a small city in Toyama, Japan with a population of 20,827. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
20,827 Population 228/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
73.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population20,827
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density228/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,000
Unemployment1.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$380
Housing Units8,331

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain73.3 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population20,827
Population Density228 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates36.7000°, 137.3667°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceToyama
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation73.3 inches (1,861 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$31,000
Median Age49.8 years

About Kamiichi

Kamiichi is a small city in Japan (Toyama) with a population of 20,827. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kamiichi has a population of 20,827 with a density of 228 people per square mile, spread across 91.4 square miles. The median age is 49.8 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

20,827
Total Population
228
People / sq mi
49.8yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
91.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kamiichi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kamiichi is $31,000, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 666 business establishments.

Income: Kamiichi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,000
59% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)666

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kamiichi is $76,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $380 (67% below the national average of $1,163). There are 8,331 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,000
73% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$380
67% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units8,331

Property Tax

Climate in Kamiichi

Kamiichi 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 2356 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 236.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 178.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 167.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 138.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 114.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 140.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 257.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 221.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 210.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 191.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 212.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 288.0
Kamiichi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Japan avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area91.4 sq mi (236.7 km²)
Population Density228/sq mi
Coordinates36.7000°N, 137.3667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.3"
93% above Japan avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.62"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

607 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 1, 2024 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake M7.5 88 km
Mar 25, 2007 46 km NW of Nanao, Japan M6.7 99 km
Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 133 km
Feb 7, 1993 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan M6.6 104 km
Jan 1, 2024 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 73 km
May 5, 2023 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 94 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 96 km
Jan 9, 2024 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan M5.9 134 km
Jan 1, 2024 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.8 89 km
Jun 2, 2024 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.7 84 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 132 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 87 km
May 5, 2023 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 88 km
Jan 1, 2024 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 79 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 91 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 54 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 93 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 83 km
Feb 8, 2012 45 km WSW of Ry?tsu-minato, Japan M5.4 140 km
Jan 2, 2024 11 km W of Anamizu, Japan M5.4 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

29 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 3 261 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 220 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 95 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 246 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 221 km
2011 Roke Category 1 187 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 205 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 262 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 241 km
2004 Songda Category 1 257 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 139 km
2003 Etau Category 1 161 km
2002 Higos Category 2 244 km
2001 Danas Category 1 248 km
1999 Bart Category 1 273 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 12 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 150 km
1998 Stella Category 1 216 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 97 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2024 HONSHU: W COAST Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 549 88 km
1993 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.5 m - 104 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 94 km
2023 NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 94 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 1 99 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake - 15 138 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 1 61 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 19 139 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 69 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 2,100 86 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake - - 130 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 105 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 116 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake - 2,000 110 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 25 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 38 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 56 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 65 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 68 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 70 km
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 81 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 90 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 103 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 104 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 108 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 109 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 135 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 164 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 4.9 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in Driest
May 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 7.2 in
July 74°F (24°C) 8.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 8.6 in Wettest
October 58°F (14°C) 5.8 in
November 47°F (9°C) 5.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.2 in

Kamiichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.6") and April the driest (4.6").

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Schools in Kamiichi

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立上市中央小学校 - - - -
町立上市中学校 - - - -
町立南加積小学校 - - - -
町立宮川小学校 - - - -
町立白萩西部小学校 - - - -
町立陽南小学校 - - - -
県立上市高等学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kamiichi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kamiichi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Asahimachi Historical Park 朝日町歴史公園
Hotaruika Museum
Itai-itai Disease Museum
Itai-itai Disease Museum
Nyuzenmachinizayamageijutsunomori Hatsudensho Museum
Sato Memorial Art Museum Toyama
Sato Memorial Art Museum Toyama
Suiboku Museum, Toyama
Suiboku Museum, Toyama
Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum
Toyama Municipal Folk Museum
Toyama Municipal Folk Museum
Toyama Museum of Modern Art
Toyama Museum of Modern Art
Toyama Science Museum
Toyama Science Museum
YKK Center Park
八尾おわら資料館
八尾化石資料館「海韻館」
八尾美術保存展示館
北アルプス文化センター(山岳博物館)
坂のまち美術館
大谷和子こども美術館
大谷和子こども美術館
大谷芸術交流館
宇奈月ダム情報資料館
富山市ガラス美術館
富山市ガラス美術館
富山市八尾曳山展示館(越中八尾観光会館)
富山市北代縄文館
富山市北代縄文館
富山市売薬資料館
富山市売薬資料館
富山市大山歴史民俗資料館
富山市民俗民芸村
富山市民俗民芸村
富山市民俗民芸村 民俗資料館
富山市民俗民芸村 民俗資料館
富山市民俗民芸村 民芸館
富山市民俗民芸村 民芸館
富山市民俗民芸村 考古資料館
富山市民俗民芸村 考古資料館
富山市民俗民芸村 陶芸館
富山市民俗民芸村 陶芸館
富山市民俗民芸村民芸 合掌館
富山市民俗民芸村民芸 合掌館
富山県交通公園交通安全博物館
富山県交通公園交通安全博物館
富山県国際健康プラザ生命科学館
富山県国際健康プラザ生命科学館
富山県埋蔵文化財センター
富山県埋蔵文化財センター
富山県教育記念館
富山県教育記念館
富山県美術館
富山県美術館
富山防災センター・広報展示室「防災ナビルーム」
富山防災センター・広報展示室「防災ナビルーム」
本法寺博物館
桂樹舍和紙文庫
楽翠亭美術館
楽翠亭美術館
沢スギ自然館
源 ますのすしミュージアム
源 ますのすしミュージアム
滑川市立博物館
猪谷関所館
百河豚美術館
立山博物館
立山町郷土資料館
立山町郷土資料館
篁牛人記念美術館
篁牛人記念美術館
篁牛人記念美術館
篁牛人記念美術館
舟見城址館
西田美術館
音澤大樹記念館
高志の国文学館
高志の国文学館
高志の国文学館
高志の国文学館
魚津埋没林博物館
魚津歴史民俗博物館
黒部峡谷セレネ美術館
黒部川電気記念館
黒部市吉田科学館
黒部市吉田科学館
黒部市歴史民俗資料館(うなづき友学館)
黒部市美術館
黒部市美術館

Libraries in Kamiichi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
とやま市民交流館図書サービスコーナー0.0
とやま駅南図書館「ぶらり」0.0
下村図書館0.0
入善町立図書館0.0
宇奈月町立図書館0.0
富山国際大学 図書館0.0
富山大学附属図書館0.0
富山市立八尾図書館ほんの森0.0
富山市立図書館八尾東町分館0.0
富山市立図書館八尾福島分館0.0
富山市立図書館呉羽分館0.0
富山市立図書館四方分館0.0
富山市立図書館堀川分館0.0
富山市立図書館堀川南分館0.0
富山市立図書館大広田分館0.0
富山市立図書館奥田北分館0.0
富山市立図書館山室分館0.0
富山市立図書館岩瀬分館0.0
富山市立図書館新庄分館0.0
富山市立図書館月岡分館0.0
富山市立図書館本館0.0
富山市立図書館東部分館0.0
富山市立図書館水橋分館0.0
富山市立図書館藤ノ木分館0.0
富山市立図書館蜷川分館0.0
富山市立図書館豊田分館0.0
富山市立大山図書館0.0
富山市立大沢野図書館0.0
富山市立婦中図書館0.0
富山市立細入図書館0.0
富山県立図書館0.0
新湊市図書館東部分室0.0
滑川市立図書館0.0
町立上市図書館0.0
立山町立立山図書館0.0
舟橋村立図書館0.0
魚津市立図書館0.0
黒部市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kamiichi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
JAなのはな
JAなのはな
とやま市漁協
とやま市漁協

Hotels in Kamiichi

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

旅館 いとや
旅館 だんごや
旅館 大岩館
旅館 門前館

Restaurants in Kamiichi

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

そば 明日花
旅館 だんごや
旅館 大岩館

Dentists in Kamiichi

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

歯医者

Train Stations in Kamiichi

9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bijodaira
Kamiichi
Shin-Ainoki
Shin-Miyakawa
中小屋連絡所
桑谷連絡所
樺平連絡所
水谷連絡所
鬼ヶ城連絡所

Bus Stations in Kamiichi

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murodō

Stadiums & Teams in Kamiichi

TeamLeagueDivision
富山市民球場アルペンスタジアム
富山競輪場
総合運動公園陸上競技場

Ski Resorts Near Kamiichi

30 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Jiigatake Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakuba Cortina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tsugaike Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakuba Iwatake 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakuba Happo One 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakuba Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakuba 47 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakuba Goryu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kashimayari Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tonami Yumenotaira Ski Ground 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Awasuno Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
IOX-AROSA 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hida Nagareha Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hida Kawai Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirayu Onsen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Honokidaira Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asahi Prime Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Blue Resort Norikura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kamiichi

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Noto Satoyama AirportNTQMedium Airport
Shinshu-Matsumoto AirportMMJMedium Airport
Toyama Kitokito AirportTOYMedium Airport
Hida Airpark-Small Airport
JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip-Small Airport
Nishigawara Airfield-Small Airport
Ogurayama Paraglider Launch-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kamiichi

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kakizawa Summary Post Office
Kamiichi Hieda Summary Post Office
Kamiichi Post Office
Kamiichi Shimmeicho Post Office
大岩簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Kamiichi

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
さくらまちハートケアクリニック
たかはた整形外科クリニック
川上内科
舟木内科クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamiichi

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aizendo 愛染堂(日石寺)
Dainichido 大日堂(日石寺)
Ganmokuzan Ryusenji Temple
Jizodo 地蔵堂(日石寺)
Kakizawa Shrine
Kannondo 観音堂(日石寺)
Nissekiji 大岩山 日石寺
Sanmon 山門(日石寺)
Shinmeisha
Shinmeisha
Shinmeisha
信徒会館(日石寺)
参龍堂(日石寺)
大岩山四国八十八箇所お砂踏み霊場
大岩山金毘羅宮

Explore Near Kamiichi

Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Volcanoes Near Kamiichi

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m 1839

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kamiichi

What is the population of Kamiichi?

Kamiichi has a population of 20,827 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 228 people per square mile, spread across 91.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kamiichi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,000, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kamiichi?

Kamiichi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.3 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kamiichi?

The job market in Kamiichi is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 666 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kamiichi?

The median home value in Kamiichi is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.

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