Kamizawa, Japan
Shizuoka · Japan
Kamizawa is a mid-size city in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 36,794. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
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| Population | 36,794 |
| Population Density | 904 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1015°, 138.9540° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shizuoka |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.9 inches (1,826 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,100 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Kamizawa
Kamizawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 36,794. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kamizawa vs Japan Average
Income: Kamizawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,100 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,177 |
Business (County)
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 | 14,718 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kamizawa
Kamizawa 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 1861 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 40.7 sq mi (105.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1015°N, 138.9540°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 | 50 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 89 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 145 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 50 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 55 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 75 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 39 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 43 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 116 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 60 km |
| 1982 | S. OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 149 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 52 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 139 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 91 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 99 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 98 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 25 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakoneyama (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 16 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 26 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 35 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 58 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 71 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 84 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 100 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 124 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 124 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 149 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 150 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 153 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 160 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Kamizawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (2.4").
Schools in Kamizawa
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakazato Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mukoyama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saka Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kannami Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kuwamura Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tagata Agriculture High School | — | — | — | — |
| Numazu Special Assisting School Izu-Tagata Branch School | — | — | — | — |
| Kannnami Town Nishi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mishima Minami High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kannami Junior High School Pool | — | — | — | — |
| 函南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Atami Town Higashi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nakazato Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kamizawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kamizawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Wood Wax Doll Museum and Mexico Museum | ||||
| Atami Secured Treasure Museum | ||||
| Atami City Izu-san Local Museum | ||||
| Atami City Sawada Seiko Memorial Art Museum | ||||
| Atami Trick Art Meikyu-kan | ||||
| Buffet Art Museum Buffet Children's Art Museum | ||||
| Chinese Ceramic and Glass Museum Yanmo no Ki | ||||
| Dolls Museum "Soleil" | ||||
| Egawa Document Collection Museum | ||||
| Endo Shell Museum | ||||
| Forest touch tone Museum | ||||
| GEORIA -Izu Peninsula Geopark Museum | ||||
| Hakone checkpoint | ||||
| Hakone Ekiden museum | ||||
| Hakone Geomuseum | ||||
| Hakone Municipal Old Road Museum | ||||
| Hakone Museum of Art | ||||
| Hakone Museum of Photography | ||||
| Hakone Open-Air Museum | ||||
| Hakone Sekisho historical museum | ||||
| Hakone Venetian Glass Museum | ||||
| Heda Shipbuilding Local Materials Museum | ||||
| Homma Yoseki Museum | ||||
| Houtoku Museum | ||||
| Ikeda 20th Century Museum | ||||
| Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art | ||||
| Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art | ||||
| Izu Ammonite Museum | ||||
| Izu Antique Jewelry Museum | ||||
| Izu City Museum | ||||
| Izu Kogen Stained Glass Museum | ||||
| Izu Music Box Museum | ||||
| Izu Teddy Bear Museum | ||||
| IZU-PHOTO-MUSEUM | ||||
| Jyogasaki Cultural Museum (Omoshirio Museum) | ||||
| Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Kannami Buddha Statues Museum | ||||
| Kinniku Man Museum In Numazu | ||||
| Kinoshita Mokutaro Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kiunkaku | ||||
| Meruhen-no-Mori Art Museum | ||||
| Mishima City Museum of Local History | ||||
| Mishima-Taisha Shrine Museum of Art Treasures | ||||
| MOA Museum | ||||
| MOA Museum of Art | ||||
| Mont Musee Numazu (Numazu Shoji Museum of Art) | ||||
| Murakami Yasunari Art Museum | ||||
| Museum of Ivory and Stone Sculptures Jewelpia | ||||
| Myohokkeiji Temple Museum | ||||
| Nakagawa Kazumasa Museum of Art | ||||
| Narukawa Museum of Art | ||||
| Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces Guidance Center | ||||
| Numazu City Historical Ethnic Museum | ||||
| Numazu City Meiji Historical Museum | ||||
| Odawara Literary Museum | ||||
| Odawara Local Culture Museum | ||||
| Okada Museum of Art | ||||
| Pola Museum of Art | ||||
| Rekishi-Kenbunkan Museum | ||||
| Sano Art Museum | ||||
| Serizawa Koujiro Memorial Hall | ||||
| Shuzenji Temple Museum | ||||
| Sontoku Memorial Museum | ||||
| Suruga Wan Deep Sea Creature Museum | ||||
| Suspicious Boys & Girls Museum | ||||
| The Cat Museum | ||||
| The Museum Of Mishima Calendar Makers | ||||
| Toukaikan | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Vangi Sculpture Garden Museum | ||||
| Venetian Glass Museum | ||||
| Wakayama Bokusui Memorial Museum | ||||
| Yugawara Municipal Museum of Art | ||||
| 中郷館 | ||||
| 井上靖文学館 | ||||
| 人間国宝美術館 | ||||
| 伊豆一碧湖美術館 | ||||
| 伊豆一碧湖美術館 | ||||
| 加藤学園考古学研究所 | ||||
| 南足柄市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 大雄山最乗寺尚宝殿 | ||||
| 富士山資料館 | ||||
| 小田原市郷土文化館分館 松永記念館 | ||||
| 平賀敬美術館 | ||||
| 御殿場スポーツカーガーデン | ||||
| 復生記念館 | ||||
| 木村美術館 | ||||
| 森のミュージアム | ||||
| 灯台資料展示館 | ||||
| 玉村豊男ライフアートミュージアム | ||||
| 石仏群と歴史館 | ||||
| 神奈川県立21世紀の森 | ||||
| 箱根ドールハウス美術館 | ||||
| 箱根武士の里美術館 | ||||
| 箱根町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 箱根町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 酒匂川ふれあい館 | ||||
| 鈴廣かまぼこ博物館 | ||||
| 鈴廣のかまぼこ博物館 |
Libraries in Kamizawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atami City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ito City Ito Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Izu City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Izu City Nakaizu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Izu City Toi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Izu-no-Kuni City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Izu-no-Kuni City Chuo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kannami Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matsuda Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mishima City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mishima City Library Nakazato Branch Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Numazu City Heda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shimizu Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| まなづる図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南足柄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大井町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士市立東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士市立東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小山町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小田原市立かもめ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小田原駅東口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御殿場市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 沼津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 沼津高専図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 清水町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯河原町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 裾野市立鈴木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 裾野市立鈴木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 裾野市立鈴木図書館裾野市民文化センター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長泉町民図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kamizawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atami Fish Market | |||||
| JAふじ伊豆 JAふれあい市 | |||||
| Mishima Seika | |||||
| Numazu Fish Market INO | |||||
| Ohito Magokoro Market | |||||
| 小田原市 公設青果地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 生活雑貨 IZU食品館 |
Hotels in Kamizawa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kamizawa
46 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kamizawa
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kamizawa
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kamizawa
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kamizawa
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kamizawa
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kamizawa
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kamizawa
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kamizawa
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kamizawa
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kamizawa
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kamizawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kamizawa
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kamizawa
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chofu Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| Oshima Airport | OIM | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Izu Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kannami Glider Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kannami Hang Glider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Niijima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | — | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kamizawa
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Izu-Nitta Eki Mae Post Office | |
| Kannami Eki Mae Post Office | |
| Kannami Post Office | |
| Mishima Daiba Post Office | |
| Mishima Higashi Daiba Simplified Post Office | |
| Mishima Mitsuya Simplified Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kamizawa
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 遠藤クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamizawa
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Daiba Shrine | |
| Fumonji Temple | |
| Hie Shrine | |
| Kaidain Temple | |
| Kasuga Shrine | |
| Keionji Temple | |
| Kogenji | |
| Kumano Shrine | |
| Raiden Shrine | |
| Reikoji Temple | |
| Sanai Shrine | |
| Shimizuji Temple | |
| Shinmei Shrine | |
| Shinmei Shrine | |
| Takaiwa-In Temple | |
| Tamazawamyouhokke Temple | |
| Tenchi Shrine | |
| Tokoji Temple | |
| Unai Shrine | |
| Yama Shrine |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kamizawa
What is the population of Kamizawa?
Kamizawa has a population of 36,794 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 904 people per square mile, spread across 40.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kamizawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,100, 56% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kamizawa?
Kamizawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.
How is the job market in Kamizawa?
The job market in Kamizawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,177 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kamizawa?
The median home value in Kamizawa is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.
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