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Kashima, Japan
Saga · Japan
Kashima is a mid-size city in Saga, Japan with a population of 30,159. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 30,159 |
| Population Density | 697 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1061°, 130.0906° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Saga |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.3 inches (2,014 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,400 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Kashima
Kashima is a mid-size city in Japan (Saga) with a population of 30,159. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kashima vs Japan Average
Income: Kashima vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,400 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 965 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 12,064 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kashima
Kashima 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 1958 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 43.3 sq mi (112.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 697/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1061°N, 130.0906°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 44 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 142 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 43 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 108 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 123 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 126 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 149 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 156 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Kashima has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.9") and December the driest (2.4").
Schools in Kashima
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 県立鹿島高等学校 大手門学舎 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立鹿島高等学校 赤門学舎 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鹿島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西部中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立明倫小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立古枝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東部中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立浜小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北鹿島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立能古見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立有明南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立五町田小学校谷所分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立七浦小学校音成分校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kashima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kashima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita History and Folklore Museum East | ||||
| Former Koga Bank | ||||
| Former Tashiro Family Western-style House | ||||
| Higasasu | ||||
| Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center | ||||
| Nabeshima Chokokan Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Historical Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Nakabayashi Gochiku Museum | ||||
| Okada Saburosuke Atelier | ||||
| Saga Balloon Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Saga Castle History Museum | ||||
| Saga University Art Museum | ||||
| Sano Tsunetami and the Mietsu Naval Dock History Museum | ||||
| Takeo Onsen Shinkan | ||||
| Tateishi Harumi Memorial Art Museum | ||||
| Yūtoku Museum | ||||
| さが水ものがたり館 | ||||
| 今右衛門古陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 伊万里・鍋島ギャラリー | ||||
| 伊万里市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊万里湾カブトガニの館 | ||||
| 佐賀バルーンミュージアム | ||||
| 佐賀市文化財資料館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立九州陶磁文化館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立宇宙科学館 | ||||
| 原榮三郎美術館 | ||||
| 多久市先覚者資料館 | ||||
| 多久市資料館 | ||||
| 多久市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 太良町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 嬉野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 徐福長寿館 | ||||
| 有田ポーセリンパーク | ||||
| 有田焼参考館 | ||||
| 有田町歴史民族資料館西館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 村田英雄記念館 | ||||
| 東名縄文館 | ||||
| 東彼杵町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 柿右衛門古陶磁参考館 | ||||
| 江北町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 炎の博記念堂 | ||||
| 陽光美術館 | ||||
| 雲仙市歴史資料館 国見展示館 |
Libraries in Kashima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arita West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imary Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karatsu City Ouchi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kashima City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mikatsuki Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Ohashi Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Navel Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ashikari Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ushizu Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Omachi Town Community Center Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Town Yuai Libarary | 0.0 | |||||
| Takeo City Library & History Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Taku City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Shiota Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Ureshino Library | 0.0 | |||||
| こころざしの森 オープンスペース | 0.0 | |||||
| こども絵本図書館詩楽の森 | 0.0 | |||||
| ミライon Library & History Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館久保田館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館大和館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館川副館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館巨勢分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館本庄分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館東与賀館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館金立分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館鍋島分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館開成分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館高木瀬分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北方公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉田公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市厳木公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大浦公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山内公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弥栄郷土図書館(併稱・山口良忠判事記念図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 有明公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 波佐見町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白石町楽習館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲仙市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒川コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kashima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansennosato | |||||
| 大村木材市場 | |||||
| 蕨野棚田直売所 |
Restaurants in Kashima
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kashima
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kashima
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kashima
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kashima
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kashima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 窓乃梅酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Kashima
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kashima
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kashima
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kashima
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 五町田郵便局 | |
| 浜郵便局 | |
| 祐徳神社前郵便局 | |
| 能古見郵便局 | |
| 鹿島乙丸郵便局 | |
| 鹿島泉通郵便局 | |
| 鹿島西牟田簡易郵便局 | |
| 鹿島郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kashima
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| リハプライド 武雄健創 | ||
| 通所リハビリテーションジェイハーティー |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kashima
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kashima Shrine | |
| Matsukage Shrine | |
| 八天神社下宮 | |
| 山口権現 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kashima?
Kashima has a population of 30,159 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 697 people per square mile, spread across 43.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kashima expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,400, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Kashima?
Kashima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.
How is the job market in Kashima?
The job market in Kashima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 965 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kashima?
The median home value in Kashima is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.