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Kawasaki, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Kawasaki is a small city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 8,637. Elevation: 614 ft (187 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kawasaki
Kawasaki is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020, the town had an estimated population of 8,637 and a population density of 32 persons per km2 in 3,391 households. The total area of the town is 270.77 square kilometres (104.54 sq mi).
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 8,637 |
| Population Density | 83 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1728°, 140.6369° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8 inches (1,316 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.9 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Kawasaki
Kawasaki is a small city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 8,637. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet (187 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kawasaki vs Japan Average
Income: Kawasaki vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 276 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,455 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kawasaki
Kawasaki has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 104.5 sq mi (270.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1728°N, 140.6369°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 125 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 124 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 98 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 109 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 127 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 114 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 137 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 122 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 143 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 97 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 114 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 109 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 84 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 109 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 18 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 60 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 62 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 66 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 81 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 89 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 115 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 124 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 131 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 161 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 177 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 180 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 183 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 186 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in |
Kawasaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.6").
Schools in Kawasaki
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 遠刈田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 川崎町立川崎第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 蔵王町立遠刈田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Baba Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Akiu Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Toggata Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Akiu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kawasaki Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kawasaki Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Prefecture Ogawara Industrial High School Kawasaki Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Yumoto Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 川崎町立川崎第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tomioka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Akiu Kagayaki Support School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kawasaki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kawasaki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aone Yōkan | ||||
| Automobile Museum | ||||
| Automobile Museum | ||||
| Date Kahaku Kinenkai | ||||
| Date Kahaku Kinenkai | ||||
| Goto Museum | ||||
| Hara Asao Kinenkan | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| Kamei Museum | ||||
| Kamei Museum | ||||
| Kokeshi Museum | ||||
| Mausoleum Zuihoden | ||||
| Mausoleum Zuihoden | ||||
| Musee Maenaka | ||||
| Sake museum | ||||
| Sake museum | ||||
| Satō Yashiki | ||||
| Sendai Astromical Observatory | ||||
| Sendai Astromical Observatory | ||||
| Sendai City Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum | ||||
| Sendai Literature Museum | ||||
| Sendai Literature Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tansu Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tansu Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Shimakawa Art Museum | ||||
| Shimakawa Art Museum | ||||
| Space Development Exhibition Room | ||||
| Suidō Kinenkan | ||||
| TamuTamusha | ||||
| TamuTamusha | ||||
| The Miyagi Museum of Art | ||||
| The Miyagi Museum of Art | ||||
| Tohoku University Botanical Gardens | ||||
| Tohoku University Botanical Gardens | ||||
| Touhoku University Museum | ||||
| Touhoku University Museum | ||||
| Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum | ||||
| アートスペース 無可有の郷 | ||||
| しばたの郷土館 | ||||
| 一心美術館 | ||||
| 七ヶ宿町水と歴史の館 | ||||
| 三居沢電気百年館 | ||||
| 三居沢電気百年館 | ||||
| 中本誠司現代美術館 | ||||
| 中本誠司現代美術館 | ||||
| 亘理町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 仙台オルゴールサロン | ||||
| 仙台オルゴールサロン | ||||
| 仙台市戦災復興記念館 | ||||
| 仙台市戦災復興記念館 | ||||
| 伝承館 | ||||
| 八幡杜の館 | ||||
| 八幡杜の館 | ||||
| 宮床宝蔵 | ||||
| 山形酒のミュージアム＆湯けむり屋台つまみ | ||||
| 山形酒のミュージアム＆湯けむり屋台つまみ | ||||
| 弥次郎こけし村 | ||||
| 村田町歴史みらい館 | ||||
| 杜の都れんが下水洞窟 | ||||
| 杜の都れんが下水洞窟 | ||||
| 歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館 | ||||
| 歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 民話の里 ふるさとおとぎ苑 | ||||
| 江尻排水ポンプ展示館 | ||||
| 温麺の館 うーめん・こけし・白石和紙 | ||||
| 白石城歴史探訪ミュージアム | ||||
| 竹駒神社馬事博物館 | ||||
| 自然共生情報館 | ||||
| 角田市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 金澤翔子記念館 | ||||
| 阿部次郎記念館 | ||||
| 阿部次郎記念館 |
Libraries in Kawasaki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Izumi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyagi Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Natori City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schneder Memorial Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sendai Mediatheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watari Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Zaō Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館棟 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩沼市民図書館 西分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北医科薬科大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北医科薬科大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学附属図書館 北青葉山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 絵本と学びのへや | 0.0 | |||||
| 角田市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 医学分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 本館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kawasaki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 丘の上のマルシェ |
Hotels in Kawasaki
42 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kawasaki
37 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kawasaki
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kawasaki
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kawasaki
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kawasaki
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kawasaki
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kawasaki
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kawasaki
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kawasaki
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kawasaki
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kawasaki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Kawasaki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Yurtec Stadium Sendai |
Ski Resorts Near Kawasaki
40 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kawasaki
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kawasaki
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akiu Onsen Post Office | |
| Akiu Post Office | |
| Aone Summary Post Office | |
| Baba Summary Post Office | |
| Kawasaki Post Office | |
| Kawauchi Summary Post Office | |
| Kumagane Post Office | |
| Nojo Summary Post Office | |
| Toogatta Post Office | |
| Yamato Transport |
Treatment Centers in Kawasaki
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Record Book | ||
| きたえるーむ仙台鈎取 | ||
| ケアージュ 山田本町 | ||
| フリーダム東北青葉 | ||
| リハビリテーション ことのは | ||
| 仙台エコー医療療育センター | ||
| 生活期リハビリ ラヴィ富沢 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawasaki
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shinmeisha Shrine | |
| Yu Jinja | |
| 愛宕社 | |
| 明聖院 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 西福寺 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 郷社刈田峯神社 | |
| 釜房天満宮 | |
| 雷神社 | |
| 龍雲寺 |
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What is the population of Kawasaki?
Kawasaki has a population of 8,637 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 104.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kawasaki expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 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 Kawasaki?
Kawasaki has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kawasaki?
The job market in Kawasaki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 276 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kawasaki?
The median home value in Kawasaki is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.