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Mifune, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Mifune is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 16,901. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 16,901 |
| Population Density | 246 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7167°, 130.8222° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.1 inches (1,983 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Mifune
Mifune is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 16,901. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mifune vs Japan Average
Income: Mifune vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 541 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,760 |
Property Tax
Climate in Mifune
Mifune has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.9°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2678 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 68.8 sq mi (178.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7167°N, 130.8222°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 49 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 104 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 125 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 127 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 120 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 111 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 129 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 100 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 143 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 123 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 113 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 112 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 133 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 122 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 32 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 49 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 57 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 82 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 87 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 107 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 126 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 168 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 14.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Mifune has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.1") and December the driest (2.2").
Schools in Mifune
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立七滝中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立七滝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立上野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立御船中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立御船小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立木倉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立滝尾小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立白旗小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立御船高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mifune
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mifune
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aso Volcano Museum | ||||
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| KIOKU | ||||
| Kumamoto Water Science Museum | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| The Office of Mount Aso Ecomusee | ||||
| Yatsushiro Municipal Museum | ||||
| みやはらの里絵画館 | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 合志市マンガミュージアム | ||||
| 合志市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 城南町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宇城市不知火美術館 | ||||
| 宮原歴史資料館 | ||||
| 平家の里 | ||||
| 御船町恐竜博物館 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 東陽石匠館 | ||||
| 松井文庫驥斎 | ||||
| 水竹居の館 | ||||
| 水竹居資料館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本市田原坂西南戦争資料館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 秋山幸二ギャラリー | ||||
| 竜北歴史資料館 | ||||
| 阿蘇火山博物館 |
Libraries in Mifune
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| せんちょう図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八代市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八代市立図書館 かがみ分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八火図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志市ヴィーブル図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志市西合志図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志町南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 城南町立隈牟田文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大津町立おおづ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇土市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立不知火図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立小川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立豊野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御船町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立とみあい図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立植木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊池市立泗水図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mifune
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| フルーツの里 田原坂 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 植木青果市場 |
Golf Courses in Mifune
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mifune
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Dome Kumamoto |
Ski Resorts Near Mifune
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mifune
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mifune
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 七滝郵便局 | |
| 中島簡易郵便局 | |
| 御船郵便局 | |
| 早川簡易郵便局 | |
| 木倉簡易郵便局 | |
| 水越簡易郵便局（一時閉鎖中） | |
| 津志田郵便局 | |
| 滝尾簡易郵便局 | |
| 玉来簡易郵便局 | |
| 白旗簡易郵便局 | |
| 茶屋本簡易郵便局 | |
| 辺田見簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Mifune
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 福永医院 | ||
| 福永医院 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Mifune
What is the population of Mifune?
Mifune has a population of 16,901 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 246 people per square mile, spread across 68.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Mifune expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Mifune?
Mifune enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.1 inches.
How is the job market in Mifune?
The job market in Mifune is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 541 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mifune?
The median home value in Mifune is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.