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Masuda, Japan
Gifu · Japan
Masuda is a small city in Gifu, Japan with a population of 7,412. Elevation: 1,280 ft (390 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Masuda
Masuda is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023, the city had an estimated population of 43,885 in 21,249 households and a population density of 60 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 733.19 square kilometres (283.09 sq mi).
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 7,412 |
| Population Density | 60 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5500°, 137.2500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Gifu |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.0 inches (2,159 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,500 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Masuda
Masuda is a small city in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 7,412. The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet (390 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Masuda vs Japan Average
Income: Masuda vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,500 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 237 |
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 | 2,965 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 122.7 sq mi (317.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5500°N, 137.2500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 121 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 88 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 95 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 129 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 74 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 43 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 68 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 80 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 81 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 114 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 118 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 136 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 149 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 164 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 165 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 168 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 168 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
Masuda has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (2.9").
Schools in Masuda
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立中野方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立飯地小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立久田見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立八百津東部中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立潮見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立福地小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立蘇原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 白川町立白川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 白川町立白川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Masuda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Masuda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Meiji Anzaijo | ||||
| Hiroshige Museum of Art | ||||
| Minokamo City Museum | ||||
| Nakasendō Hishiya Museum | ||||
| Ota-juku Nakasendo Museum | ||||
| Stone Museum Hakusekikan | ||||
| Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Machine Tools | ||||
| こども陶器博物館 | ||||
| サイエンスワールド | ||||
| さかづき美術館 | ||||
| ミュージアム中仙道 | ||||
| 中山道みたけ館 | ||||
| 中津川市苗木遠山史料館 | ||||
| 中津川市鉱物博物館 | ||||
| 中津川市鉱物博物館 | ||||
| 中津川市青邨記念館 | ||||
| 兼山歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 可児郷土歴史館 | ||||
| 名鉄資料館 | ||||
| 土岐市美濃陶磁歴史館 | ||||
| 多治見商人物語 | ||||
| 多治見西浦記念館 | ||||
| 岐阜県現代陶芸美術館 | ||||
| 岐阜県陶磁資料館 | ||||
| 岩村歴史資料館 | ||||
| 川合考古資料館 | ||||
| 市之倉さかづき美術館 | ||||
| 日本大正村資料館 | ||||
| 池田町屋郷土資料館 | ||||
| 熊谷守一記念館 | ||||
| 美濃焼ミュージアム | ||||
| 美濃陶芸村 | ||||
| 蛭川郷土館 | ||||
| 豊蔵資料館 |
Libraries in Masuda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ena City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 中山道みたけ館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津川市立蛭川済美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 可児市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 可児市立図書館帷子分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 可児市立図書館桜ケ丘分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 土岐市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多治見市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多治見市図書館分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恵那市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 楽集館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 瑞浪市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美濃加茂市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美濃加茂市東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 逸外記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 関市立図書館武儀分館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Masuda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| かっぱ市 |
Hotels in Masuda
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Masuda
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Masuda
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Masuda
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Masuda
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Masuda
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Masuda
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Masuda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 奥飛騨酒造 |
Ski Resorts Near Masuda
30 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynaland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WhitePIA Takasu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiho Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Washigatake Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirao Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Motai Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Masuda
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Large Airport |
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | NKM | Medium Airport |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Hamakita Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hida Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nukata Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Okazaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Masuda
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukuchi Summary Post Office | |
| Iiji Post Office | |
| Izumi Post Office | |
| Kirii Post Office | |
| Kutami Post Office | |
| Nakanoho Post Office | |
| Nishikurokawa Summary Post Office | |
| Shionami Post Office | |
| Shirakawa Ako Summary Post Office | |
| Shirakawa Post Office | |
| Shirakawa Shimoyui Post Office | |
| Shirakawa Sohara Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Masuda
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 愛知県医療療育総合センターこばと学園 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Masuda
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 大山白山神社 | |
| 河岐神社 | |
| 洞雲寺 | |
| 白川寺 | |
| 福寿稲荷 | |
| 葛牧白山神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Masuda
What is the population of Masuda?
Masuda has a population of 7,412 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 122.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Masuda expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,500, 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 Masuda?
Masuda has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.0 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Masuda?
The job market in Masuda is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 237 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Masuda?
The median home value in Masuda is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.