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Kamisu, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Kamisu is a mid-size city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 95,454. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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People
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| Population | 95,454 |
| Population Density | 415 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8969°, 140.6667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.1 inches (1,424 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Kamisu
Kamisu is a mid-size city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 95,454. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kamisu vs Japan Average
Income: Kamisu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,500 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 60 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 5 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 38,182 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kamisu
Kamisu has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.9°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1703 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 230.2 sq mi (596.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8969°N, 140.6667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 138 km |
| 1677 | OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 500 | 125 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 138 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 53 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 111 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 144 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 99 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 112 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 116 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 116 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 119 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 73 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 102 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 83 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 137 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 143 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 144 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 150 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 153 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 166 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 171 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 174 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 175 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 180 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 185 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 197 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 198 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Kamisu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (2.0").
Colleges & Universities in Kamisu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 千葉科学大学 | University | — | — |
| 千葉科学大学（危機管理学部） | University | — | — |
| 千葉科学大学（薬学部） | University | — | — |
| 旭家政専門学校 | College | — | — |
Schools in Kamisu
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 学校法人尚徳学園 | — | — | — | — |
| 神栖市立 神栖第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 神栖市立神栖第三中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 神栖市立軽野東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 神栖市立軽野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 神栖市立神栖第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 神栖市立 息栖小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Onohara Nishi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashima Driving School | — | — | — | — |
| 神栖市立大野原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 神栖市立横瀬小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kamisu Daiyon Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立神栖高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 神栖市立深芝小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kamisu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kamisu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higeta Historical building | ||||
| Inō Tadataka Museum | ||||
| Pachinko Museum | ||||
| Soy Sauce Taste Experience Center (Yamasa Soy Sauce Factory) | ||||
| Suigo Sawara Float Hall | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| サーキットの狼ミュージアム | ||||
| ナウル共和国銚子パビリオン（日本ナウル友好記念博物館） | ||||
| はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 伊能忠敬旧宅 | ||||
| 千葉県立中央博物館大利根分館 | ||||
| 地球の丸く見える丘展望館 | ||||
| 大内かっぱハウス | ||||
| 大原幽学記念館 | ||||
| 旭市防災資料館 | ||||
| 犬吠埼灯台資料展示館 | ||||
| 神栖民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福富雷童記念江畑美術館 | ||||
| 芝山町立芝山古墳・はにわ博物館;芝山はにわ博物館 | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 銚子ジオパークミュージアム | ||||
| 霧笛舎 | ||||
| 香取市文化財保存館 |
Libraries in Kamisu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)米本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Chiba Prefectural East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamisu City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokochiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokoshibahikari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| うずも図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千葉科学大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多古町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小見川町立小見川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東庄町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 潮来市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 矢田部公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 稲敷市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 銚子市公正図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿島市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kamisu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choshi Select Market | |||||
| 千葉県東部中央市場 | |||||
| 大栄青果小売市場 | |||||
| 旭青果市場 | |||||
| 鹿島中央青果株式会社 |
Hotels in Kamisu
15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kamisu
55 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kamisu
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kamisu
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kamisu
13 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kamisu
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kamisu
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kamisu
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kamisu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 正上醤油 | ||||
| 馬場本店 |
Stadiums & Teams in Kamisu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kamisu
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kamisu
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukashiba Post Office | |
| Hagiwara Post Office | |
| Kamisu Onohara Post Office | |
| Kamisu Post Office | |
| Kamisu Shitte Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamisu
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ikisu-jinja Shrine | |
| カトリック鹿島教会 | |
| 万徳寺 | |
| 三渡神社 | |
| 妻恋稲荷神社 | |
| 平泉神社 | |
| 恵光寺 | |
| 日吉神社 | |
| 日吉神社 | |
| 星福寺 | |
| 水天宮 | |
| 白鳥神社 | |
| 降之神社 | |
| 降野神社 | |
| 鹿島八幡宮 | |
| 鹿島神社 | |
| 鹿島神社 | |
| 龍神社 | |
| 龍神社 |
Quick Facts
Around Kamisu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kamisu
What is the population of Kamisu?
Kamisu has a population of 95,454 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 415 people per square mile, spread across 230.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kamisu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,500, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kamisu?
Kamisu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.
How is the job market in Kamisu?
The job market in Kamisu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 60 business establishments in the area, including 39 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Kamisu?
The median home value in Kamisu is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.