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Mimasaka, Japan

Okayama · Japan

Mimasaka is a small town in Okayama, Japan with a population of 0. Elevation: 643 ft (196 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
643 ft Elevation 196 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$30,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population0
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,800
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$380

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Coordinates35.0414°, 134.2244°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOkayama
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,504 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$30,800
Median Age49.1 years

About Mimasaka

Mimasaka is a small town in Japan (Okayama) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet (196 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Mimasaka has a population of 0 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 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
274.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mimasaka vs Japan Average

The median household income in Mimasaka is $30,800, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Mimasaka vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,800
59% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)0

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mimasaka is $76,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $380 (67% 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$76,000
73% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$380
67% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units0

Property Tax

Mimasaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 270 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Japan avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Area274.9 sq mi (711.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.0414°N, 134.2244°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above Japan avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 89 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 109 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 121 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 114 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 93 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 131 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 98 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 134 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 109 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 93 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 94 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 57 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 51 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 149 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 90 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 145 km
Mar 16, 1999 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan M5.1 146 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 144 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 78 km
Apr 16, 1994 16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M5.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

43 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 202 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 103 km
2018 Trami Category 1 181 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 66 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 270 km
2017 Noru Category 1 141 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 258 km
2015 Goni Category 1 294 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 227 km
2014 Halong Category 1 242 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 252 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 279 km
2011 Roke Category 3 268 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 164 km
2009 Melor Category 1 247 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 257 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 215 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 292 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 266 km
2004 Songda Category 2 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 3,022 101 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 85 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 118 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m - 137 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 92 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 123 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 110 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 146 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 5.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 5.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 8.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 9.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Driest

Mimasaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Mimasaka

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立土居小学校 - - - -
美作市立江見小学校 - - - -
体育館 - - - -
作東給食センター - - - -
美作市立作東中学校 - - - -
美作市立勝田中学校 - - - -
美作市立勝田小学校 - - - -
市立勝田東小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mimasaka

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mimasaka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
biotope
Nagi Vicarya Museum
いきいき交流ふるさと館
たたらの里学習館
だんじり展示館
つやま自然のふしぎ館(津山科学教育博物館)
てつどう模型館
てつどう模型館レトロおもちゃ館
上郡町郷土資料館
中島病院旧本館
佐用町立平福郷土館
作州城東屋敷
作州民芸館
備前市吉永美術館
兵庫県昆虫館
兵庫県立大学西はりま天文台
兵庫県立西はりま天文台公園
勝北歴史民俗資料館
勝央美術文学館
和気町役場 歴史民俗資料館
和気町歴史民俗資料館
和気町田原井堰資料館
国指定史跡 箕作阮甫旧宅
城東むかし町家
旧中国銀行林野支店
旧塩屋出店
昭和館
有年考古館
柵原鉱山資料館
武蔵資料館
歴史民俗館
母屋
河野美術館
津山まなびの鉄道館
津山土岐家財団記念館
津山城下町歴史館
津山城下町歴史館
津山市加茂町歴史民族資料館
津山弥生の里文化財センター
津山洋学資料館
津山郷土博物館
現代玩具博物館・オルゴール夢館
相生市立歴史民俗資料館
石谷家住宅
西河克己映画記念館
赤松の郷 昆虫文化館
郷土芸能伝承館・獅子の館
閑谷学校資料館

Libraries in Mimasaka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nagi Town Library0.0
Ziba Platform0.0
あわくら会館・あわくら図書館0.0
まちなかさろん再々0.0
佐用町立図書館0.0
備前市立図書館吉永分館0.0
勝央図書館0.0
和気町立佐伯図書館0.0
和気町立図書館0.0
智頭町立ちえの森ちづ図書館0.0
智頭町立智頭図書館0.0
津山市立加茂町図書館0.0
津山市立勝北図書館0.0
津山市立図書館0.0
津山高専図書館0.0
相生市立図書館0.0
美作市立中央図書館0.0
美作市立作東図書館0.0
美作市立東粟倉図書館0.0
美作市立東粟倉図書館0.0
美作市立英田図書館0.0
美咲町立柵原図書館0.0
赤磐市立吉井図書館0.0
赤磐市立赤坂図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Mimasaka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
An Open‐Air Market
Sansaimura
とれとれ市場

Hotels in Mimasaka

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ホテル作州武蔵
作東バレンタインホテル

Cafes in Mimasaka

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

喫茶コスモス

Train Stations in Mimasaka

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mimasaka-Doi
Mimasaka-Emi
Narahara

Golf Courses in Mimasaka

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

作州武蔵カントリー倶楽部

Stadiums & Teams in Mimasaka

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Mimasaka

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hachikogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tajima Farm Park Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
UP Kannabe Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ojiro Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mikata Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Azo Koen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hachi Kita Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Daisen White Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sky Valley Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chikusa Highland Ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hyper Bowl Tohachi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kagamiganaru Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
OkuDaisen Ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Banshu Tokura Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mimasaka

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okayama Momotaro AirportOKJLarge Airport
Konotori Tajima AirportTJHMedium Airport
Tottori Sand Dunes Conan AirportTTJMedium Airport
JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip-Small Airport
JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip-Small Airport
JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield-Small Airport
Kasaoka Air Station-Small Airport
Kohnan Airport-Small Airport
Suika Airport-Small Airport
Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mimasaka

9 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Awahiro Summary Post Office
Awai Post Office
Doi Post Office
Katsuta Post Office
Ono Post Office
Oyoshi Post Office
Yoshino Post Office
作東郵便局
馬形簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mimasaka

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
仏法寺
円福寺
恵龍山 大聖寺
角南神社

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Mimasaka

Is Mimasaka expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,800, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Mimasaka?

Mimasaka has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mimasaka?

The job market in Mimasaka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Mimasaka?

The median home value in Mimasaka is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.

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