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Kinoenishi, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Kinoenishi is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 10,288. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 10,288 |
| Population Density | 227 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2233°, 130.8216° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.1 inches (2,491 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Kinoenishi
Kinoenishi is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 10,288. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kinoenishi vs Japan Average
Income: Kinoenishi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 329 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,115 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kinoenishi
Kinoenishi 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 2256 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 45.3 sq mi (117.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2233°N, 130.8216°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | 76 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 145 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 126 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 73 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 111 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 123 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 111 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 143 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 116 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 72 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 87 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 83 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 117 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 84 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 67 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 107 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 98 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 32 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 55 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 72 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 77 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 104 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 114 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 129 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 166 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 18.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 18.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
Kinoenishi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 98.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.3") and December the driest (2.7").
Schools in Kinoenishi
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立一武小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立木上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立錦中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kinoenishi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kinoenishi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| えびの市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 人吉城歴史館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉鉄道ミュージアム MOZOCAステーション868 | ||||
| 伊佐市大口歴史民俗鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 伊佐市歴史民俗鉄道記念資料館 | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 湯前まんが美術館 | ||||
| 鉄道資料館 |
Libraries in Kinoenishi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あさぎり町深田校区公民館図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| あさぎり町須恵文化ホール図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| えびの市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 人吉市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊佐市立大口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小林市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菱刈町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kinoenishi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉無田商店 |
Restaurants in Kinoenishi
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kinoenishi
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kinoenishi
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kinoenishi
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kinoenishi
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kinoenishi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kinoenishi
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kinoenishi
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 川郵便局 | |
| 木上郵便局 | |
| 錦西郵便局 | |
| 錦郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kinoenishi
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 土屋観音 相良三十三観音 第三十一番 | |
| 宣徳寺 | |
| 雨宮神社 |
Quick Facts
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kinoenishi?
Kinoenishi has a population of 10,288 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 227 people per square mile, spread across 45.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kinoenishi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Kinoenishi?
Kinoenishi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.1 inches.
How is the job market in Kinoenishi?
The job market in Kinoenishi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 329 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kinoenishi?
The median home value in Kinoenishi is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.