Mashiko, Japan
Tochigi · Japan
Mashiko is a small city in Tochigi, Japan with a population of 26,045. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 26,045 |
| Population Density | 754 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4667°, 140.1000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tochigi |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.2 inches (1,327 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,800 |
| Median Age | 48.7 years |
About Mashiko
Mashiko is a small city in Japan (Tochigi) with a population of 26,045. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mashiko vs Japan Average
Income: Mashiko vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,800 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 833 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,418 |
Property Tax
Climate in Mashiko
Mashiko has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1588 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4667°N, 140.1000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 135 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 119 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 138 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 147 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 81 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 117 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 95 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 56 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 64 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 64 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 74 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 74 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 91 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 112 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 119 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 126 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 132 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 141 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 141 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 142 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Mashiko has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Mashiko
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 益子町立 七井中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 益子町立 七井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Mashiko Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木県立 益子芳星高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 益子町立田野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 益子町立田野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Mashiko Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 益子町立益子西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 真岡市立大内東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mashiko
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mashiko
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CraftHills Kasama | ||||
| Honda Collection Hall | ||||
| Ibaraki Prefecture Ceramics Museum of Art | ||||
| JAPANCUP MUSIUM | ||||
| Mashiko Sankokan | ||||
| Shimotsuke Yakushiji Historical Museum | ||||
| Tsukuba Naval Air Group Memorial Hall | ||||
| Tsukuba Naval Air Group Zero Fighter Exhibition Hall | ||||
| しもだて美術館 | ||||
| つかもと美術記念館 | ||||
| とびやま歴史体験館 | ||||
| 上河内民俗資料館 | ||||
| 二宮尊徳資料館 | ||||
| 四季文化館みの〜れ | ||||
| 四季文化館みの〜れ | ||||
| 宇都宮美術館 | ||||
| 宇都宮美術館 | ||||
| 安倍晴明展示館 | ||||
| 寺野東遺跡資料館 | ||||
| 市貝町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 廣澤美術館 | ||||
| 春風萬里荘 | ||||
| 栃木県立博物館 | ||||
| 栃木県立美術館 | ||||
| 根本山自然観察センター | ||||
| 瀧澤家住宅 | ||||
| 真壁伝承館歴史資料館 | ||||
| 真岡市科学教育センター | ||||
| 笠間日動美術館 | ||||
| 蔵美館 | ||||
| 龍門ふるさと民芸館 |
Libraries in Mashiko
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamikawachi Lib. | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moka City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yuki Civic Information Center | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立 石橋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立石橋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南河内図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮女子高等学校図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立 東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立 河内図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市貝町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 烏山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 真壁図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笠間市笠間図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑西市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高根沢町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mashiko
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA | |||||
| JA | |||||
| サンフルーツ | |||||
| 下館丸共青果地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 下館丸共青果地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 宇都宮花き | |||||
| 楽々市 | |||||
| 楽々市 | |||||
| 飛行船マルシェ | |||||
| 鷲子ブルーベリー園 |
Restaurants in Mashiko
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mashiko
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mashiko
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mashiko
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mashiko
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mashiko
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mashiko
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 島崎酒造 どうくつ酒蔵 |
Stadiums & Teams in Mashiko
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mashiko
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mashiko
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area | - | Small Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukiage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hanyu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kazo Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuge Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Makado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Menuma Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Menuma Number 2 Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Mint Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mashiko
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 七井郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Mashiko
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| コモドヴィータ下館 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mashiko
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bando No.20 Saimyou-ji | |
| Kannon-Ji | |
| Kashima shrine | |
| Keisoku-Ji | |
| 加茂神社 | |
| 圓通寺 | |
| 地蔵院 | |
| 大倉神社 国重文 | |
| 瑞光寺 | |
| 綱神社 国重文 |
Quick Facts
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Mashiko?
Mashiko has a population of 26,045 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 754 people per square mile, spread across 34.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Mashiko expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,800, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Mashiko?
Mashiko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches.
How is the job market in Mashiko?
The job market in Mashiko is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 833 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mashiko?
The median home value in Mashiko is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.
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