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Kanbara, Japan

Shizuoka · Japan

Kanbara is a small city in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 12,777. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
12,777 Population 10/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
73.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,100 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,777
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,100
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units5,111

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain73.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population12,777
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates35.1174°, 138.6069°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShizuoka
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation73.0 inches (1,854 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,100
Median Age49.0 years

About Kanbara

Kanbara is a small city in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 12,777. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kanbara has a population of 12,777 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,224.4 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,777
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
1,224.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kanbara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kanbara is $33,100, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 409 business establishments.

Income: Kanbara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,100
56% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)409

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kanbara is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,111 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$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,111

Property Tax

Climate in Kanbara

Kanbara 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 2282 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 65.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 126.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 214.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 219.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 225.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 233.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 242.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 175.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 267.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 304.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 109.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 99.3
Kanbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1,224.4 sq mi (3,171.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates35.1174°N, 138.6069°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.0"
92% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,580 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 75 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 52 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 107 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 111 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 77 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 17 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 56 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 128 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 124 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 132 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 25 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 94 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 132 km
Jul 30, 2000 90 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 148 km
Aug 18, 2000 64 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 122 km
Jul 2, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 129 km
Sep 20, 2003 12 km SSE of Kamogawa, Japan M5.7 143 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 110 km
Mar 4, 1997 9 km SSW of It?, Japan M5.6 47 km
Mar 6, 1996 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan M5.6 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

46 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Halong (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Halong Category 3 292 km
2025 Nakri Category 1 273 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 249 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 78 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 58 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 106 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 276 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 230 km
2017 Lan Category 1 231 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 122 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 31 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 258 km
2011 Roke Category 3 77 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 271 km
2009 Melor Category 1 222 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 216 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 239 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 44 km
2005 Saola Category 2 294 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 57 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 21.0 m 1,000 140 km
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 81 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 118 km
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 135 km
1498 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 133 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 81 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 115 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m - 85 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 136 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 52 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 63 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 69 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m - 147 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 58 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 75 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m - 107 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 111 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake - - 45 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake - 6,757 123 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake - - 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 29 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 40 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 51 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 84 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 90 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 100 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 111 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 112 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 134 km
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 142 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 144 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 145 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 153 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 154 km
Mikurajima Stratovolcano 851 m (2,792 ft) -4100 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 6.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 9.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 6.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Driest

Kanbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Kanbara

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立清水興津小学校 - - - -
富士市立富士川第一小学校 - - - -
市立富士川第一中学校 - - - -
市立由比小学校 - - - -
市立由比中学校 - - - -
町立北小学校 - - - -
市立蒲原西小学校 - - - -
市立蒲原東小学校 - - - -
市立蒲原中学校 - - - -
市立富士南中学校 - - - -
市立清水興津中学校 - - - -
市立清水小河内小学校 - - - -
市立清水小島小学校 - - - -
市立清水小島中学校 - - - -
市立清水宍原小学校 - - - -
市立清水和田島小学校 - - - -
市立清水両河内中学校 - - - -
市立富士南小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kanbara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kanbara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heda Shipbuilding Local Materials Museum
Kunosan Tōshō-gū Museum
Mont Musee Numazu (Numazu Shoji Museum of Art)
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre
Museum of Marine Science, Tokai University
Shimizu Port Boat Inn Memorial Hall Suejo
Shizuoka City Museum of Art
Shizuoka Museum
Shizuoka Prefectural Center for Buried Cultural Properties
Shizuoka Prefectural Center for Buried Cultural Properties
Sumpu Castle Hitsuji-saru Yagura
Suruga Wan Deep Sea Creature Museum
Tamiya Museum
Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art
Wakayama Bokusui Memorial Museum
きゃっしる美術館
奇石博物館
富士山資料館
富士川町立地方歴史民俗資料館
富士川町立地方歴史民俗資料館
富士市立博物館
富士市立博物館
日本人形博物館・日本招き猫美術館
東御門・巽櫓
東海大学自然史博物館
梅蔭禅寺次郎長遺物館
森のミュージアム
歴史民俗資料館
歴史民俗資料館
清水港湾博物館(フェルケール博物館)
静岡大学キャンパスミュージアム
静岡市文化財資料館
静岡市歴史博物館
静岡市民ギャラリー
静岡市立登呂博物館
静岡市立登呂博物館
静岡市立芹沢ケイ介美術館
静岡県立美術館

Libraries in Kanbara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Izu City Toi Library0.0
Numazu City Heda Library0.0
Shizuoka University Library0.0
Shizuoka University Library0.0
アルカディア南部総合公園文化館0.0
南部町立南部図書館0.0
南部町立富沢図書館0.0
富士宮市立中央図書館0.0
富士宮市立中央図書館0.0
富士宮市立中央図書館0.0
富士宮市立西富士図書館0.0
富士市立中央図書館0.0
富士市立中央図書館0.0
富士市立富士文庫0.0
富士市立富士文庫0.0
富士市立東図書館0.0
富士市立東図書館0.0
芝川図書館0.0
西図書館0.0
西図書館0.0
静岡市立中央図書館0.0
静岡市立中央図書館0.0
静岡市立北部図書館0.0
静岡市立北部図書館0.0
静岡市立南部図書館0.0
静岡市立南部図書館0.0
静岡市立御幸町図書館0.0
静岡市立御幸町図書館0.0
静岡市立清水中央図書館0.0
静岡市立清水中央図書館0.0
静岡市立清水興津図書館0.0
静岡市立蒲原図書館0.0
静岡市立蒲原図書館0.0
静岡市立西奈図書館0.0
静岡市立西奈図書館0.0
静岡市立長田図書館0.0
静岡市立長田図書館0.0
静岡県立中央図書館0.0
静岡県立中央図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kanbara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Numazu Fish Market INO
う宮〜な
中央卸売市場
中央卸売市場
大島農林産物販売所
大渕ふる里村
大渕ふる里村
岳南富士地方卸売市場
流通センター
流通センター
清水魚市場
清水魚市場
農民市場粟倉店

Hotels in Kanbara

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

あこがれ亭
旅館 松寿
清水屋旅館
駿河健康ランド

Restaurants in Kanbara

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hyakumiyoshi
Katsusato
おふくろ食堂
くらさわや
さくら
すし処銀太
ナマステ蒲原
ポンキッキ
中華料理 富士福
井筒屋
支那忠
浜のかきあげや
浜のかきあげや
海老そば屋
食事処あおぞら
食堂 蒲原館
餃子舗はまとん

Cafes in Kanbara

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Theatres in Kanbara

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

蒲原生涯学習交流館

Castles in Kanbara

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hagiwara Castle
Kojima Jinja

Clinics in Kanbara

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

石川アイクリニック
青木内科クリニック

Dentists in Kanbara

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ビタミンA歯科
渡井デンタルクリニック

Train Stations in Kanbara

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fujikawa
Kambara
Okitsu
Shin-Kambara
Yui

Bus Stations in Kanbara

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

但沼車庫

Gas Stations in Kanbara

21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
Eneos
ENEOS
ENEOS
Eneos
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
General
General
IDEMITSU
IDEMITSU
IDEMITSU
JA-SS
JOMO
Kygnus
KYGNUS
Mobil
Showa-shell
出光

Banks in Kanbara

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shimizu Bank
しずおか焼津信用金庫
富士信用金庫
富士信用金庫 蒲原支店
清水銀行
清水銀行
清水銀行
静岡銀行
静岡銀行
静岡銀行
静岡銀行 由比支店

Shopping Malls in Kanbara

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEON TOWN Kanbara

Gyms in Kanbara

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Curves
MIRA Fitness

Golf Courses in Kanbara

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

富士見ケ丘カントリー倶楽部
富嶽カントリークラブ

Breweries in Kanbara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
牧野酒造合資会社

Stadiums & Teams in Kanbara

TeamLeagueDivision
静岡県富士水泳場

Ski Resorts Near Kanbara

4 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 - - -
Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kanbara

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZLarge Airport
JASDF Shizuhama Air Base-Medium Airport
Yokota Air BaseOKOMedium 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
Kawane Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport
Miho Airfield-Small Airport
Niijima Airport-Small Airport
Nirasaki Gliderport-Small Airport
Oshino Sky Sports Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kanbara

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kambara-Suwacho Post Office
和田島郵便局
宍原郵便局
富士川郵便局
小島郵便局
由比入山簡易郵便局
由比郵便局
興津郵便局
蒲原中郵便局
蒲原郵便局

Treatment Centers in Kanbara

20 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
アツミ胃腸科内科クリニック
えいもと内科・消化器科クリニック
おおいしレディースクリニック
かみで耳鼻咽喉科クリニック
くさなぎマタニティクリニック
しみず巴クリニック
ももはクリニック石坂
三枝クリニック肛門科
向井クリニック
富松レディスクリニック
有東坂しいのきクリニック
村上クリニック
池辺クリニック
源太坂クリニック
百葉メディカルケアセンター
秋山眼科クリニック
竹内クリニック
花みずき通り内科クリニック
芳村整形外科医院
遠藤クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanbara

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Honkoji Temple
Hosen-ji
Tosanji Temple
YahanshinSha
但沼神社
光栄寺
光蓮寺
八坂神社
地持禅院
宗清寺
慈林寺
最明寺
梅岡寺
水泉寺
水神社
法田寺
清源院
等覚寺
豊積神社
龍津寺

Explore Near Kanbara

Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Kanbara

What is the population of Kanbara?

Kanbara has a population of 12,777 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,224.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kanbara 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 Kanbara?

Kanbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches.

How is the job market in Kanbara?

The job market in Kanbara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 409 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kanbara?

The median home value in Kanbara is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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