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Kamikawa, Japan
Hyōgo · Japan
Kamikawa is a small city in Hyōgo, Japan with a population of 11,735. Elevation: 1,079 ft (329 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kamikawa
Kamikawa is a town located in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022, the town had an estimated population of 10,794 in 4220 households and a population density of 53 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 202.23 square kilometres (78.08 sq mi).
People
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| Population | 11,735 |
| Population Density | 114 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0755°, 134.7403° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hyōgo |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.8 inches (17 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Kamikawa
Kamikawa is a small city in Japan (Hyōgo) with a population of 11,735. The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet (329 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kamikawa vs Japan Average
Income: Kamikawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,400 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 376 |
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 | 4,694 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kamikawa
Kamikawa 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 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 102.7 sq mi (266.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0755°N, 134.7403°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 67 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 110 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 80 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 146 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 131 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 62 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
Kamikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (2.7").
Schools in Kamikawa
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立山之内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立生野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立南小田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立寺前小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立川上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立神崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立長谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立生野高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立神崎高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立生野学園中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立生野学園高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 神河町立神河中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kamikawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kamikawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Mirror Exhibition Hall, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Archaeology Kasai Branch | ||||
| Hemeiji City Shosha Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Himeji City Museum of Art | ||||
| Himeji City Museum of Literature | ||||
| Hyogo Perfectural Museum of History | ||||
| Ichijō-ji Treasure Hall | ||||
| Japan Toy Museum | ||||
| Kanzaki Country Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Koko-en History Exhibit | ||||
| Ono City Museum | ||||
| Sora Kasai : Kasai City Community Revitalization Base Facility | ||||
| Western Bailey Corridor | ||||
| あさご芸術の森美術館 | ||||
| うすくち龍野醤油資料館 | ||||
| えばらの森 かぶと虫ドーム | ||||
| こどもサイエンスひろば | ||||
| そうめんの里 | ||||
| たつの市立龍野歴史文化資料館 | ||||
| ふじおミニ鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 但陽美術館 | ||||
| 但陽美術館東館 | ||||
| 加古川流域滝野歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 古代あさご館 | ||||
| 史跡・生野銀山と生野鉱物館 | ||||
| 圓山記念日本工藝美術館 | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 多可町立杉原紙研究所 | ||||
| 太子町立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 姫路科学館 | ||||
| 宍粟市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 山崎歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 播州織工房館 | ||||
| 旧神子畑鉱山事務舎 | ||||
| 朝来歴史民俗資料館 旧井上家住宅 | ||||
| 柳田國男・松岡家顕彰会記念館 | ||||
| 水の館 | ||||
| 生野資料館 | ||||
| 矢野勘治記念館 | ||||
| 神子畑交流館「神選」 | ||||
| 西脇市立鍛冶屋線市原駅記念館 | ||||
| 西脇市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 銀の馬車道交流館 | ||||
| 鍛冶屋線記念館 | ||||
| 霞城館 | ||||
| 香寺民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Kamikawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library Takino Buranch | 0.0 | |||||
| Himeji City, Koudera a branch library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kasai City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Katō City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Information Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Tatsuno Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| あさご森の図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| いちかわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| たつの市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| たつの市立新宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 兵庫県立大学姫路環境人間学術情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書コミュニティ公園 桜空 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多可町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太子町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太子町立歴史資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館夢前分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館安室分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館東光分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館花北分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館青山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館香寺分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立城内図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安富町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宍粟市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福崎町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西脇市図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kamikawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 兵庫県西部合同植木セリ市場 | |||||
| 竹田街道の駅 |
Hotels in Kamikawa
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kamikawa
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kamikawa
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kamikawa
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kamikawa
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kamikawa
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kamikawa
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kamikawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kogane | ||||
| 姫路鳩屋麦酒グランフェスタ店 |
Stadiums & Teams in Kamikawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kamikawa
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ojiro Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| UP Kannabe Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tajima Farm Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kamikawa
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Konotori Tajima Airport | TJH | Medium Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Osadano Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kamikawa
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Harima Oyama Post Office | |
| Kanzaki Post Office | |
| Okawachi Hase Post Office | |
| Okawachi Post Office | |
| Shimomikata Post Office | |
| Somekochi Post Office | |
| Tochihara Post Office | |
| Yamanouchi Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kamikawa
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| オアシス |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamikawa
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hora-jinja | |
| Hyōzu-jinja | |
| Kaya-jinja | |
| Wakamiyasha | |
| 天理教宍粟分教会 | |
| 法楽寺 | |
| 福田寺 |
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What is the population of Kamikawa?
Kamikawa has a population of 11,735 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 102.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kamikawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,400, 56% 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 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kamikawa?
Kamikawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.2 inches, with 6.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kamikawa?
The job market in Kamikawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 376 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kamikawa?
The median home value in Kamikawa is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.