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Mibu, Japan
Tochigi · Japan
Mibu is a mid-size city in Tochigi, Japan with a population of 39,474. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 39,474 |
| Population Density | 1,674 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4167°, 139.8000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tochigi |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,800 |
| Median Age | 48.7 years |
About Mibu
Mibu is a mid-size city in Japan (Tochigi) with a population of 39,474. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mibu vs Japan Average
Income: Mibu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,800 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,263 |
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 | 15,790 |
Property Tax
Climate in Mibu
Mibu 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 1588 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 23.6 sq mi (61.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4167°N, 139.8000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 149 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 149 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 146 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 108 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 144 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 85 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 146 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nantaisan (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 48 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 50 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 54 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 57 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 75 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 80 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 85 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 114 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 116 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 116 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 134 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 138 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in |
Mibu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Mibu
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 壬生町立稲葉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 壬生町立南犬飼中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 壬生町立壬生東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 壬生町立壬生北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下野市立細谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 壬生町立壬生中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 壬生自動車学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 壬生町立安塚小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木市立西方中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木市立西方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木市立 家中小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 壬生町立壬生小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 壬生町立羽生田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木県立 壬生高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Fujii Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 下野市立 国分寺西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木市立 国府北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木市立 国府南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木県 県南高等 看護専門学院 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mibu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mibu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAPANCUP MUSIUM | ||||
| Mibumachi Toy Museum | ||||
| Nature Center | ||||
| Omochanomachi Bandai Museum | ||||
| Saitama Aquarium | ||||
| Shimotsuke Yakushiji Historical Museum | ||||
| Tochigi Festival Car Museum | ||||
| Tochigi Science Museum | ||||
| うつのみや遺跡の広場資料館 | ||||
| しもだて美術館 | ||||
| スーパーカー博物館 | ||||
| とちぎ歌麿館 | ||||
| とびやま歴史体験館 | ||||
| ふしぎの船 | ||||
| ほたるの館学習館 | ||||
| まちの駅 新・鹿沼宿 | ||||
| 下妻市ふるさと博物館 | ||||
| 下野国庁跡資料館 | ||||
| 二宮尊徳資料館 | ||||
| 人間国宝田村耕一陶芸館 | ||||
| 佐野市役所葛生伝承館 | ||||
| 佐野市立吉澤記念美術館 | ||||
| 佐野市葛生化石館 | ||||
| 佐野市郷土博物館 | ||||
| 加須市大越昆虫館 | ||||
| 加須未来館 | ||||
| 古河文学館 | ||||
| 古河歴史博物館 | ||||
| 国史跡 摩利支天塚・琵琶塚古墳資料館 | ||||
| 壬生町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大日山美術館 | ||||
| 大谷資料館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 小山市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 小山市立博物館 | ||||
| 岩下の新生姜ミュージアム | ||||
| 廣澤美術館 | ||||
| 栃木市おおひら歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 栃木市おおひら郷土資料館 白石家 戸長屋敷 | ||||
| 栃木県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 栃木県立しもつけ風土記の丘資料館 | ||||
| 栃木県立博物館 | ||||
| 栃木県立美術館 | ||||
| 真岡市科学教育センター | ||||
| 篆刻美術館 | ||||
| 粟野歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 葛生伝承館 | ||||
| 蔵美館 | ||||
| 藤岡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 車屋美術館 | ||||
| 郷土資料保存田沼館 | ||||
| 鷹見泉石記念館 | ||||
| 鹿沼市立川上澄生美術館 |
Libraries in Mibu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moka City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shimotsuma City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yachiyo Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yuki Civic Information Center | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立 石橋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立国分寺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立国分寺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立石橋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐野市田沼図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加須市立北川辺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南河内図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 古河市三和図書館資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 壬生町図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 小山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小山市立文化文化センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 広沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木市大平図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木市藤岡図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑西市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 葛生図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野木町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高根沢町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館東分館「ほんのす」 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館粟野館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mibu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOKI | |||||
| JA | |||||
| JA | |||||
| Tochigi Kennan Public Market | |||||
| さのまるの家 | |||||
| サンフルーツ | |||||
| さん歩の駅サンSUNさぬま | |||||
| ベルテラシェ大谷 物産館 | |||||
| やまや | |||||
| 下妻マルシェ | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 洋服の青山 | |||||
| 鈴木荒物雑貨店 | |||||
| 飛行船マルシェ | |||||
| 鹿沼さつき祭り | |||||
| 鹿沼原木市場 |
Restaurants in Mibu
29 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mibu
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mibu
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mibu
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mibu
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mibu
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mibu
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mibu
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mibu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mibu
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawaba Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oguna Hotaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| White World Oze Iwakura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Park Oze Tokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mibu
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | 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 |
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | - | 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 |
| Ojima R/C Skyport | - | 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 |
| Tachikawa Airfield | - | 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 |
Post Offices in Mibu
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| おもちゃのまち郵便局 | |
| 南犬飼郵便局 | |
| 壬生郵便局 | |
| 家中郵便局 | |
| 稲葉郵便局 | |
| 金崎郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Mibu
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| コモドヴィータ下館 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mibu
33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 上田寺 | |
| 不動院 | |
| 台林寺 | |
| 国分寺 | |
| 国分寺愛宕神社 | |
| 圓照寺 | |
| 壬生寺（伝 慈覚大師御誕生地） | |
| 大神神社（室の八嶋） | |
| 川西神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 成就院 | |
| 摩利支天社 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 櫻木神社 | |
| 渡神社 | |
| 琴平神社 | |
| 磐裂根裂神社 | |
| 磐裂神社 | |
| 秩父王峯神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Mibu
What is the population of Mibu?
Mibu has a population of 39,474 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,674 people per square mile, spread across 23.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Mibu 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 Mibu?
Mibu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.
How is the job market in Mibu?
The job market in Mibu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,263 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mibu?
The median home value in Mibu is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.