Kamikawa, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Kamikawa is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,398. Elevation: 1,089 ft (332 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,398 Population 8/sq mi density
1,089 ft Elevation 332 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
45.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Kamikawa

Kamikawa

Kamikawa is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

People

Population3,398
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Population3,398
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Coordinates43.8400°, 142.7711°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation45.0 inches (1,142 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.4 inches (44 cm)

About Kamikawa

Kamikawa is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,398. The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet (332 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Kamikawa

Kamikawa has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1114 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.6°C / 18°F -11.9° / -3.4° 67.9
Feb -6.6°C / 20°F -11.4° / -1.8° 56.2
Mar -1.8°C / 29°F -6.4° / 2.8° 56.4
Apr 5.5°C / 42°F 0.1° / 10.9° 48.9
May 12.5°C / 55°F 6.3° / 18.6° 66.3
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 12° / 23° 72.4
Jul 21.2°C / 70°F 16.3° / 26.2° 127.9
Aug 21.6°C / 71°F 16.9° / 26.4° 156.4
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.9° 140.1
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 4.8° / 14.9° 104.1
Nov 2.7°C / 37°F -1° / 6.4° 114.5
Dec -4.5°C / 24°F -8° / -1° 102.9
Kamikawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.1°F
29% below Japan avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Area405.2 sq mi (1,049.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates43.8400°N, 142.7711°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above Japan avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

388 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 95 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 122 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 124 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 148 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 24 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 85 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 125 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 86 km
Oct 25, 1991 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan M5.5 141 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 147 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 137 km
Dec 22, 1997 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan M5.3 98 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 133 km
Jun 15, 1997 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan M5.3 137 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 34 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 43 km
Sep 15, 1995 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan M5.2 120 km
Aug 14, 2015 30 km S of Obihiro, Japan M5.2 137 km
Jan 27, 2021 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.2 142 km
Aug 13, 2013 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan M5.1 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 142 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 126 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m - 118 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 132 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 21 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 47 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 51 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 112 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 135 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 147 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 171 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 194 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 194 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
August 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.2 in

Kamikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 13°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Kamikawa

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kamikawa Elementary School - - - -
Hokkaido Kamikawa High School - - - -
Kamikawa Junior High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kamikawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kamikawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
フォトギャラリー北写人
上川町郷土資料館・ふる里たいせつ館
大雪山写真ミュージアム
大雪山黒岳資料館
愛別町郷土芸能伝承館

Hotels in Kamikawa

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anshindo Micro Hotel
Choyo Resort Hotel
Mount View Hotel
Onsen Pension Ginga
Sounkaku
Sounkyo Choyotei Hotel
Sounkyo kankou hotel
Sounkyo Onsen Yumoto Ginsenkaku
ホテル大雪

Restaurants in Kamikawa

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fratello di Mikuni
Restaurant Satsuki
あさひ食堂
きよし
ネパール料理タルチョ
二代目鉄人たかはし
喰い処あかし

Cafes in Kamikawa

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anshindo Cafe
Kinubari Coffee Roasters
Ryokkyu Teahouse

Monuments in Kamikawa

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

中越駅跡
天幕駅跡

Dentists in Kamikawa

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

さだおか歯科

Train Stations in Kamikawa

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antaroma
Kamikawa

Bus Stations in Kamikawa

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

上川森のテラスバスタッチ
層雲峡バスターミナル

Gas Stations in Kamikawa

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Hokuren SS
JP #817067573

Banks in Kamikawa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

旭川信用金庫 上川支店

Breweries in Kamikawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kamikawa Taisetsu Sake Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Kamikawa

21 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Touma Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bifuka Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nayoro Piyashiri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
PIYASHIRI NAYORO SNOW PARK 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monbetsu City Oyama Monbetsu City Oyama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Takinouecho Sakuragaoka 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 - - -
Minami Furano 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 - - -
Nukabira Gensenkyo Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furano ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sahoro 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kamikawa

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asahikawa AirportAKJMedium Airport
Monbetsu AirportMBEMedium Airport
Ashoro Meto Airfield-Small Airport
Biei Gliderport-Small Airport
Fukagawa Gliderport-Small Airport
JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield-Small Airport
JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and Heliport-Small Airport
Kamishihoro Air Park-Small Airport
Toma Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kamikawa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
上川郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamikawa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
浄円寺

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Waterfalls
11
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Kamikawa

11 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kamikawa.

Name Description
二見滝
地獄滝
幣の滝
敷島の滝
昇天ノ滝
村雨ノ滝
流星の滝
紅葉滝
銀河の滝
雲井ノ滝
駒止の滝

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 Kamikawa

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m 1739

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 Kamikawa

What is the population of Kamikawa?

Kamikawa has a population of 3,398 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 405.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kamikawa?

Kamikawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches, with 17.4 inches of snow.

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