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Koshi, Japan
Toyama · Japan
Koshi is a small city in Toyama, Japan with a population of 11,081. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Koshi
Koshi Mizukami is a Japanese actor. Until August 2022, he worked under the stage name Kenshi Okada .
People
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| Population | 11,081 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9059°, 137.5713° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Toyama |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.0 inches (1,828 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.7 inches (30 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,000 |
| Median Age | 49.8 years |
About Koshi
Koshi is a small city in Japan (Toyama) with a population of 11,081. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Koshi vs Japan Average
Income: Koshi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,000 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 355 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,432 |
Property Tax
Climate in Koshi
Koshi has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2195 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 381.6 sq mi (988.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9059°N, 137.5713°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 70 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 86 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 66 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 74 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 99 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 109 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 69 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 109 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 57 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 81 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 44 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 37 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 41 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 48 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 76 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 89 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 91 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 102 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 110 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 113 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 113 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 124 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 6.8 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 6.7 in |
Koshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in February to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (4.3").
Schools in Koshi
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立宇奈月中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宇奈月小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Asahichoritsuasahino Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 町立さみさと小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立ひばり野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立朝日中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Asahichoritsuichigo Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| 糸魚川市小学校 市振小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 富山県立泊高校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Koshi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Koshi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Choritsu Furusato Museum 朝日町立ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| Asahimachi Historical Park 朝日町歴史公園 | ||||
| Hotaruika Museum | ||||
| Nyuzenmachinizayamageijutsunomori Hatsudensho Museum | ||||
| YKK Center Park | ||||
| 北アルプス文化センター（山岳博物館） | ||||
| 宇奈月ダム情報資料館 | ||||
| 明治記念館（行在所） | ||||
| 朝日町立ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| 栂池ヒュッテ記念館 | ||||
| 欅平ビジターセンター | ||||
| 沢スギ自然館 | ||||
| 滑川市立博物館 | ||||
| 百河豚美術館 | ||||
| 翡翠ふるさと館 | ||||
| 舟見城址館 | ||||
| 西田美術館 | ||||
| 音澤大樹記念館 | ||||
| 魚津埋没林博物館 | ||||
| 魚津歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 黒部峡谷セレネ美術館 | ||||
| 黒部川電気記念館 | ||||
| 黒部市吉田科学館 | ||||
| 黒部市吉田科学館 | ||||
| 黒部市歴史民俗資料館（うなづき友学館） | ||||
| 黒部市美術館 | ||||
| 黒部市美術館 |
Libraries in Koshi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Choritsu Library 朝日町立 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 入善町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇奈月町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 朝日町立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 滑川市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立上市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 魚津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒部市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Koshi
22 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Koshi
18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Koshi
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Koshi
16 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Koshi
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Koshi
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Koshi
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Koshi
31 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Togakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kanayasan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ARAI SNOW RESORT | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kyukamura Myoko | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Seki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akakura Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akakura Kanko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurohime Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Cortina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Iwatake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Happo One | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba 47 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Goryu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kashimayari Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tonami Yumenotaira Ski Ground | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Awasuno Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jiigatake Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Koshi
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Noto Satoyama Airport | NTQ | Medium Airport |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport | TOY | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nishigawara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Koshi
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Araya Post Office | |
| Asahi Sakuramachi Post Office | |
| Funami Post Office | |
| Ichiburi Post Office | |
| Miyazaki Post Office | |
| Nakamachi Summary Post Office | |
| Oenosho Post Office | |
| Sakai Post Office | |
| Sasakawa Summary Post Office | |
| Uchiyama Summary Post Office | |
| Unazuki Post Office | |
| Unazuki Urayama Post Office | |
| 今江簡易郵便局 | |
| 内山簡易郵便局 | |
| 蛭谷簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Koshi
70 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Choganji | |
| Daianji 大安寺 | |
| Eigao Temple 榮顔寺 | |
| Fujihonai Shrine 藤保内神社 | |
| Ganryuji 願竜寺 | |
| Gokokuji | |
| Hachiman Jinja 脇子八幡宮 | |
| Hachiman Shrine 八幡神社 | |
| Hachimangu 八幡宮 | |
| Haguro Shrine 羽黒神社 | |
| Heiwakannon | |
| Honryuji 本龍寺 | |
| Izumisho Temple 泉照寺 | |
| Jokoji | |
| Josenji 常泉寺 | |
| Joshoji 常照寺 | |
| Kaikanji 改観寺 | |
| Kisshoin 吉祥院 | |
| Koeiji 光栄寺 | |
| Kogyoji 興行寺 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Koshi
What is the population of Koshi?
Koshi has a population of 11,081 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 381.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Koshi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,000, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Koshi?
Koshi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.0 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Koshi?
The job market in Koshi is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 355 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Koshi?
The median home value in Koshi is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.