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Kasama, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Kasama is a mid-size city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 73,664. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 73,664 |
| Population Density | 771 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3833°, 140.2667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Kasama
Kasama is a mid-size city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 73,664. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kasama vs Japan Average
Income: Kasama 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) | 15 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 0 |
| Retail | 0 |
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 | 29,466 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kasama
Kasama has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1396 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 95.5 sq mi (247.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3833°N, 140.2667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 140 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 118 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 145 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 107 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 130 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 130 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 148 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 67 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 104 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 144 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 92 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 72 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 81 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 82 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 87 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 92 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 108 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 127 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 133 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 137 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 141 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 150 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 156 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 158 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in |
Kasama has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Kasama
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inada Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Inada Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 笠間市立 東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 笠間市立 東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 笠間市立 笠間中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 笠間市立 笠間小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 茨城県立笠間高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 笠間市立みなみ学園義務教育学校南中校舎 | - | - | - | - |
| 日本ウェルネス高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kasama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kasama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CraftHills Kasama | ||||
| Honda Collection Hall | ||||
| Ibaraki Prefecture Ceramics Museum of Art | ||||
| Kairakuen Park Center | ||||
| Mashiko Sankokan | ||||
| Seizanso | ||||
| Takano Foods Natto Museum | ||||
| Takano Foods Natto Museum | ||||
| Tsukuba Naval Air Group Memorial Hall | ||||
| Tsukuba Naval Air Group Zero Fighter Exhibition Hall | ||||
| つかもと美術記念館 | ||||
| ひょうたん美術館 | ||||
| ひょうたん美術館 | ||||
| 二の丸展示館 | ||||
| 内原郷土史義勇軍資料館 | ||||
| 四季文化館みの〜れ | ||||
| 四季文化館みの〜れ | ||||
| 安倍晴明展示館 | ||||
| 小田城跡案内所 | ||||
| 山方民俗芸能資料館 | ||||
| 市立小町の館 本館 | ||||
| 市貝町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 常陸大宮市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 常陽藝文センター | ||||
| 徳川ミュージアム | ||||
| 旧水海道小学校本館 | ||||
| 春風萬里荘 | ||||
| 根本山自然観察センター | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館山方館 | ||||
| 歴史館 | ||||
| 水戸市平和記念館 | ||||
| 水戸市立博物館 | ||||
| 真壁伝承館歴史資料館 | ||||
| 笠間日動美術館 | ||||
| 茨城県きのこ博士館 | ||||
| 那珂市歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Kasama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibaraki Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naka City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐川文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市貝町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 常陸大宮市立図書情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 桂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市内原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立西部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立見和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 真壁図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笠間市笠間図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kasama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mito City Public Wholesale Market | |||||
| サンフルーツ | |||||
| 新鮮市 | |||||
| 新鮮市 |
Restaurants in Kasama
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kasama
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kasama
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kasama
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kasama
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kasama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kasama
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kasama
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hanyu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kazo Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Makado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Urayasu Emergency Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kasama
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Inada Post Office | |
| Kasama Ekimae Post Office | |
| Kasama Ishii Post Office | |
| Kasama Omachi Post Office | |
| Kasama Post Office | |
| Oikeda Post Office | |
| Tokura Post Office | |
| Tomobe Kamiichihara Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kasama
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mito Chuo Cosmetic Surgery Clinic | ||
| Naka Kinen Mito Clinic | ||
| フロイデクリニック水戸 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kasama
45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bando No.23 Shofuku-ji (Former Kanzeon-ji) | |
| Kashima Shrine | |
| Shinjoji Temple | |
| Temmangu Shrine | |
| 三瓶神社 | |
| 上福田不動尊 | |
| 二所神社 | |
| 二荒山神社 | |
| 佐志能神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 円光寺 | |
| 吉田神社 | |
| 大井神社(太郎神社) | |
| 大井神社社務所 | |
| 大渕天神社 天満宮 | |
| 如意輪観音堂 | |
| 宝積寺 | |
| 弥勒堂 | |
| 徳蔵寺 |
Quick Facts
Around Kasama
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kasama
What is the population of Kasama?
Kasama has a population of 73,664 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 771 people per square mile, spread across 95.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kasama 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 Kasama?
Kasama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.
How is the job market in Kasama?
The job market in Kasama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 15 business establishments in the area, including 8 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Kasama?
The median home value in Kasama is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.