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Makinohara, Japan

Shizuoka · Japan

Makinohara is a small town in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 0. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
584 ft Elevation 178 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
112.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,100 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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People

Population0
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,100
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain112.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates34.7744°, 138.1483°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShizuoka
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation112.7 inches (2,862 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.8 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$33,100
Median Age49.1 years

About Makinohara

Makinohara is a small town in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Makinohara has a population of 0 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 102.4 square miles. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

0
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
102.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Makinohara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Makinohara is $33,100, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Makinohara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,100
56% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)0

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Makinohara is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units0

Property Tax

Climate in Makinohara

Makinohara has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2107 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 3.4° / 10.8° 79.1
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 3.6° / 11.6° 105.8
Mar 10.4°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.3° 168.5
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 11° / 18.2° 202.8
May 18.6°C / 65°F 15.5° / 21.8° 213.9
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 19.3° / 24.4° 259.6
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 22.8° / 27.8° 229.1
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 24.4° / 29.8° 145.4
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 21.9° / 27.4° 230.6
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 16.9° / 22.9° 261.1
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.2° 134.0
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13° 76.7
Makinohara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 112.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area102.4 sq mi (265.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.7744°N, 138.1483°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.7"
196% above Japan avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 21, 2025.

Jul 30, 2000 94 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.5 149 km
Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 101 km
Sep 3, 1991 115 km S of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 138 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 11 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 114 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 109 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 117 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 68 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 129 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 31 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 120 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 116 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 47 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 141 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 76 km
Jul 2, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 126 km
Aug 18, 2000 64 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 119 km
Feb 28, 1998 127 km S of ?yama, Japan M5.7 146 km
Jul 30, 2000 90 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 145 km
Mar 4, 1997 9 km SSW of It?, Japan M5.6 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

51 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Halong (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Halong Category 3 278 km
2025 Nakri Category 1 261 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 267 km
2023 Lan Category 2 255 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 106 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 54 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 245 km
2018 Trami Category 1 266 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 270 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 65 km
2017 Lan Category 2 176 km
2017 Noru Category 1 293 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 135 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 27 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 228 km
2011 Roke Category 3 35 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 231 km
2009 Melor Category 1 166 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 215 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 21.0 m 1,000 89 km
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 128 km
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 82 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 129 km
1498 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 86 km
1096 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 7.0 m — 105 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 128 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m — 59 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m — 124 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 87 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 11 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 94 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 102 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 54 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 101 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m — 149 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m — 114 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 109 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake — — 14 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake — — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 84 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 88 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 94 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 107 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 111 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 111 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 114 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 138 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 147 km
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 147 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 158 km
Mikurajima Stratovolcano 851 m (2,792 ft) -4100 167 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 169 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 185 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 7.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 8.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 8.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 12.0 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 10.4 in
October 65°F (19°C) 8.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in Driest

Makinohara has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.0") and December the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Makinohara

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立勝間田小学校 — — — —
市立河城小学校 — — — —
市立菊川東中学校 — — — —
組合立牧之原中学校 — — — —
組合立牧之原小学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Makinohara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Makinohara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hamaoka Nuclear Exhibition Center
Kakegawa stained glass museum
Ninomaru Art Museum
Shizuoka City Museum of Art
Shizuoka Museum
Sumpu Castle Hitsuji-saru Yagura
Tea Museum Shizuoka
きゃっしる美術館
とうもんの里
ねむの木こども美術館 ねむの木緑の中
ねむの木こども美術館どんぐり
ねむの木子ども美術館
ふるさと世界の昆虫館
ロコミュージアム
中勘助文学記念館（杓子庵）
吉岡彌生記念館
吉田町郷土資料館
吉行淳之介文学館
岡部宿大旅籠柏屋
島田市博物館
島田市博物館分館
常葉美術館
御前崎市清川泰次芸術館
日本人形博物館・日本招き猫美術館
東御門・巽櫓
森町立歴史民俗資料館
油田の里公園資料館
浮世絵美術館　夢灯
海野光弘版画記念館
焼津市歴史民俗資料館
焼津漁業資料館
牧之原市榛原郷土資料館
牧之原市相良史料館
牧之原市相良資料館
菊川市黒田家代官屋敷資料館
蓮華寺文化財記念館
藤枝市郷土博物館
袋井市立浅羽郷土資料館
資生堂アートハウス
資生堂アートハウス
資生堂企業資料館
資生堂企業資料館
静岡市文化財資料館
静岡市歴史博物館
静岡市民ギャラリー

Libraries in Makinohara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(財)培本塾附属図書館0.0
Central Library0.0
吉田町立図書館0.0
大井川図書館0.0
大東図書館0.0
大須賀図書館0.0
岡部図書館0.0
島田図書館0.0
島田市立金谷図書館0.0
御前崎市立図書館0.0
森町立図書館0.0
榛原図書館0.0
焼津市立図書館0.0
焼津市立図書館0.0
相良町図書館0.0
菊川市立図書館菊川文庫0.0
菊川市立小笠図書館0.0
藤枝市立図書館0.0
袋井市立浅羽図書館0.0
袋井市立袋井図書館0.0
袋井市立袋井図書館0.0
静岡市立中央図書館0.0
静岡市立中央図書館0.0
静岡市立北部図書館0.0
静岡市立北部図書館0.0
静岡市立御幸町図書館0.0
静岡市立御幸町図書館0.0
静岡市立藁科図書館0.0
静岡市立藁科図書館0.0
静岡市立長田図書館0.0
静岡市立長田図書館0.0
静岡理工科大学附属図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Makinohara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sunday flea market
さおしん
海鮮なぶら市場
焼津さかなセンター
金谷青果市場

Restaurants in Makinohara

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cavak
おそば だいだい
おふくろ亭
焼津の網元いちまる
焼津堅魚屋新丸正
牧茶庵

Castles in Makinohara

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

勝間田城

Dentists in Makinohara

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

加藤デンタルクリニック

Gas Stations in Makinohara

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Idemitsu
Shell
Shell
Showa-shell
Showa-shell

Banks in Makinohara

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JA遠州夢咲 河城支店

Golf Courses in Makinohara

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

菊川カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Makinohara

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Makinohara

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hiraya Kogen Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Jibusaka Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Araragi Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Makinohara

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZLarge Airport
JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base—Medium Airport
JASDF Shizuhama Air Base—Medium Airport
Fujikawa Airstrip—Small Airport
Hamakita Gliderport—Small Airport
Kawane Skypark Gliderport—Small Airport
Miho Airfield—Small Airport
Oshino Sky Sports Club—Small Airport

Post Offices in Makinohara

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
勝間田郵便局
河城郵便局
牧之原郵便局

Treatment Centers in Makinohara

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
三枝クリニック肛門科

Churches & Religious Organizations in Makinohara

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八坂神
創価学会 菊川会館
千駄ヶ谷教会
善福寺
大井神社
大國神社
大雲神社
妙照寺
御霊神社
日吉神社
最明寺
東照宮神社
法明寺
津嶋神社
潮海寺
瑞昌院
白野神社
知勝神社
西光寺
西福寺
長泉寺
陽向院

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Makinohara

Is Makinohara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,100, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 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 Makinohara?

Makinohara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.7 inches, with 1.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Makinohara?

The job market in Makinohara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Makinohara?

The median home value in Makinohara is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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