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Kimobetsu, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Kimobetsu is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 2,286. Elevation: 846 ft (258 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kimobetsu
Kimobetsu is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
People
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| Population | 2,286 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7903°, 140.9350° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.5 inches (1,409 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.0 inches (58 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Kimobetsu
Kimobetsu is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 2,286. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet (258 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kimobetsu vs Japan Average
Income: Kimobetsu vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 73 |
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 | 914 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 89.4 sq mi (231.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7903°N, 140.9350°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 142 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 83 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 112 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 137 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 127 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yoteizan (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 11 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 24 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 29 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 38 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 38 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 84 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 111 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 158 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 169 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 183 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 184 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.3 in |
Kimobetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and April the driest (3.2").
Schools in Kimobetsu
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立喜茂別中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kimobetsu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kimobetsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Toyako Summit Memorial Museum | ||||
| Lake Toya Visitor Center | ||||
| Shu Ogawara Museum of Art | ||||
| Toyako Forest Museum | ||||
| Toyo takarada experience house | ||||
| Volcano Science Museum | ||||
| 三松正夫記念館 | ||||
| 倶知安風土館 | ||||
| 壮瞥郷土資料館 | ||||
| 定山渓ダム資料館 | ||||
| 定山渓温泉博物館 | ||||
| 定山渓郷土博物館 | ||||
| 旧双葉小学校資料館雪月花廊 | ||||
| 旧大滝小学校・旧優徳小学校・旧北湯沢小学校 資料館 | ||||
| 有島記念館 |
Libraries in Kimobetsu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ニセコ町学習交流センタ－ 「あそぶっく」 | 0.0 | |||||
| 壮瞥町図書分室 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Kimobetsu
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kimobetsu
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kimobetsu
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kimobetsu
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kimobetsu
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kimobetsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Toya Beer | ||||
| Niseko Brewing |
Ski Resorts Near Kimobetsu
27 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shakotan Town | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishikariheigen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowcruse ONZE | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Consadole Niki Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kiroro Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Classe Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muroran-shi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwanai Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahigaoka Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chisennupri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko United | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chitose Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rusutsu Resort Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Funamidai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kimobetsu
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JASDF Yakumo Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shikabe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kimobetsu
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 双葉簡易郵便局 | |
| 喜茂別郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kimobetsu
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 伏見神社 | |
| 喜茂別神社 | |
| 喜茂別神社幣殿 | |
| 喜茂別神社演舞台 | |
| 尻別神社 | |
| 栄神社 | |
| 眞言寺 | |
| 真照寺 | |
| 知来別神社 | |
| 竜神堂 | |
| 鈴川八幡神社 | |
| 龍渓寺 |
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What is the population of Kimobetsu?
Kimobetsu has a population of 2,286 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 89.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kimobetsu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kimobetsu?
Kimobetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches, with 23.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kimobetsu?
Kimobetsu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 73 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kimobetsu?
The median home value in Kimobetsu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.