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Kamikijima, Japan

Nagano · Japan

Kamikijima is a small town in Nagano, Japan with a population of 4,375. Elevation: 1,240 ft (378 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,375 Population 100/sq mi density
1,240 ft Elevation 378 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
62.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$30,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,375
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density100/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,100
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$380
Housing Units1,750

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain62.5 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Population4,375
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Coordinates36.8353°, 138.4083°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNagano
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation62.5 inches (1,588 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.5 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$30,100
Median Age50.0 years

About Kamikijima

Kamikijima is a small town in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 4,375. The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet (378 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kamikijima has a population of 4,375 with a density of 100 people per square mile, spread across 43.6 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,375
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
43.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kamikijima vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kamikijima is $30,100, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 140 business establishments.

Income: Kamikijima vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,100
60% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)140

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kamikijima 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 1,750 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 Units1,750

Property Tax

Climate in Kamikijima

Kamikijima has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 967 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F -3.9° / 3.9° 49.9
Feb 0.7°C / 33°F -3.8° / 5.2° 53.3
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F -0.4° / 10.1° 60.1
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 4.6° / 17° 62.6
May 16.9°C / 62°F 10.6° / 23.2° 73.3
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 16.1° / 26.1° 105.3
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.2° 147.1
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 21.5° / 31° 107.1
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.1° 118.9
Oct 15.1°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.8° 97.0
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F 3.3° / 13.4° 41.5
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F -1.3° / 7° 50.8
Kamikijima experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below Japan avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Area43.6 sq mi (112.8 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates36.8353°N, 138.4083°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
65% above Japan avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.32"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

734 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 1, 2024 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake M7.5 124 km
Feb 7, 1993 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan M6.6 136 km
Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 78 km
May 5, 2023 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 126 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 20 km
Jan 1, 2024 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 146 km
Jan 9, 2024 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan M5.9 127 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 75 km
Jan 1, 2024 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.8 126 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 122 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 15 km
Dec 3, 1996 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan M5.7 119 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 74 km
Jun 2, 2024 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.7 122 km
May 5, 2023 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 124 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 117 km
Jan 1, 2024 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 145 km
Mar 15, 2012 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan M5.5 139 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 11 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 2 200 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 164 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 169 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 285 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 299 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 215 km
2011 Roke Category 1 126 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 155 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 208 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 186 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 220 km
2003 Etau Category 1 241 km
2002 Higos Category 2 169 km
2001 Danas Category 1 176 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 261 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 82 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 244 km
1998 Stella Category 1 135 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 181 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 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 549 124 km
1993 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.5 m 136 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 83 km
2023 NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 125 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake 15 82 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1 144 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 19 97 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 143 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 2,100 49 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake 82 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake 76 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake 2,000 79 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shiga (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 19 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 26 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 27 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 35 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 49 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 56 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 76 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 79 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 79 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 84 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 86 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 87 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 97 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 98 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.3 in
March 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 7.3 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 65°F (19°C) 7.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 4.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 5.0 in

Kamikijima has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and April the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Kamikijima

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
木島平村立木島小学校
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Museums in Kamikijima

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hokusai Museum
Iizuna Apple Museum
Ippongi Park Museum
Japan Ski Museum
Legh Kasama Memorial Hall
Nagano Prefectural Art Museum
Sakagura Museum
Shigakogen Roman Art Museum
The Obuse Museum & The Nakajima Chinami Gallery
おぼろ月夜の館
ギャラリー湯山
ふれあい館まゆぐら
ベルツ記念館
ロックガーデン
一茶ゆかりの里 一茶館
一茶記念館
世界の民俗人形博物館
中山晋平記念館
中野市立博物館
中野陣屋県庁記念館
信州中野銅石版画ミュージアム
北野カルチュラルセンター
北野美術館
大室古墳館
小布施町立歴史民俗資料館
斐太歴史民族資料館
日本土人形資料館
日本赤十字歴史資料館
東山魁夷館
水野美術館
温泉図書館
片岡鶴太郎美術館
片貝縄文資料館
環境体験アミューズメント
笠鉾会館ドリームホール
袋屋美術館
豊野資料収蔵室
豪商の館・田中本家博物館
資料館
重監房資料館
野尻湖ナウマン象博物館
長野市少年科学センター
長野市水道資料館
長野市立博物館
関川関所道の歴史館
須坂クラッシック美術館美術館
須坂市ふれあい館しらふじ
須坂市立博物館
須坂版画美術館・平塚運一版画美術館
飯山市寺まち交流館高橋まゆみ人形館
飯山市美術館
高井鴻山記念館

Libraries in Kamikijima

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
L棟(図書館)0.0
Nagano Prefectural Library0.0
中野市立図書館0.0
妙高市図書館0.0
小布施町図書館まちとしょテラソ0.0
山ノ内町立蟻川図書館0.0
市立須坂図書館0.0
市立飯山図書館0.0
漫画堂0.0
長野市立長野図書館0.0

Hotels in Kamikijima

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akiyamago Yusenkaku
Kiriake Riverside House

Breweries in Kamikijima

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Engi
Shiga Kogen

Stadiums & Teams in Kamikijima

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kamikijima

108 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Blanche Takayama 0.0 $0
Saku Ski Garden Parada 0.0 $0
Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa 0.0 $0
Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area 0.0 $0
Karuizawa Snow Park 0.0 $0
Kazawa Snow Area 0.0 $0
Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area 0.0 $0
Sugadaira Taro Area 0.0 $0
Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area 0.0 $0
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel 0.0 $0
Minenohara Kogen 0.0 $0
Jiigatake Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kashimayari Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Manza Onsen 0.0 $0
Hakuba Goryu 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba 47 0.0 $0
Hakuba Valley 0.0 $0
YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba Happo One 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba Iwatake 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area 0.0 $0
Akasawa Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area 0.0 $0
Norn Minakami 0.0 $0
IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area 0.0 $0
Togakushi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Tsugaike Kogen 0.0 $0
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba Cortina 0.0 $0
Ryuoo Ski Park 0.0 $0
Tambara Ski Park 0.0 $0
Yomase Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Naeba Ski Resort 0.0 $0
White Valley Ski Area 0.0 $0
Okutone 0.0 $0
X-JAM Takaifuji 0.0 $0
Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park 0.0 $0
Kijimadaira Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kurohime Kogen 0.0 $0
Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hodaigi Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort 0.0 $0
Tashiro Area 0.0 $0
Tangram Madarao Ski Circus 0.0 $0
Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort 0.0 $0
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kagura Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kagura Area 0.0 $0
Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Akakura Kanko Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Mitsumata Area 0.0 $0
Akakura Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area 0.0 $0
Seki Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kyukamura Myoko 0.0 $0
Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Nozawa Onsen 0.0 $0
Yuzawa Park Ski Resort 0.0 $0
NASPA Ski Garden 0.0 $0
Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Ippon Sugi Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Togari Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Iwappara 0.0 $0
Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort 0.0 $0
New Greenpia Tsunan 0.0 $0
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Maiko Snow Resort 0.0 $0
ARAI SNOW RESORT 0.0 $0
Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area 0.0 $0
Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Sakae Club Ski Area 0.0 $0
Nakasato Kiyotsu 0.0 $0
Joetsu International 0.0 $0
Cupid Valley Ski Area 0.0 $0
Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato 0.0 $0
Muica Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kanayasan Ski Area 0.0 $0
Muikamachi Hakkaisan 0.0 $0
Itsukamachi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area 0.0 $0
Koide Ski Area 0.0 $0
Yakushi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Koshi Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Suhara Ski Area 0.0 $0
Nagaoka City Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kamikijima

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shinshu-Matsumoto AirportMMJMedium Airport
Kamisato GliderportSmall Airport
Kirigamine GliderportSmall Airport
Nagano City GliderportSmall Airport
Nishigawara AirfieldSmall Airport
Ogurayama Paraglider LaunchSmall Airport
Tanaka AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kamikijima

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
まつした胃腸内科外科クリニック
むくろじ小児科
北原メンタルクリニック
吉澤産婦人科医院
大門東クリニック
安藤整形外科
小林脳神経外科病院
朝日リハビリテーションセンター
東口メンタルクリニック
板倉内科・糖尿病クリニック
林リウマチ整形外科クリニック
裕生会丸山産婦人科医院
長野県立総合リハビリテーションセンター

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

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 Kamikijima

What is the population of Kamikijima?

Kamikijima has a population of 4,375 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 43.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kamikijima expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,100, 60% 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 Kamikijima?

Kamikijima has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.5 inches, with 18.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kamikijima?

The job market in Kamikijima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 140 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kamikijima?

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

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