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Misasa, Japan
Tottori · Japan
Misasa is a small city in Tottori, Japan with a population of 6,407. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 6,407 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4100°, 133.8947° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tottori |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.8 inches (1,747 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.6 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Misasa
Misasa is a small city in Japan (Tottori) with a population of 6,407. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Misasa vs Japan Average
Income: Misasa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,600 |
| 63% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 205 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,563 |
Property Tax
Climate in Misasa
Misasa has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1936 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 129.9 sq mi (336.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4100°N, 133.8947°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 111 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 124 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 141 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
Misasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (4.0").
Schools in Misasa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立三朝中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三朝町立三朝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Misasa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Misasa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enkei Gekijo Kurayoshi Figure Museum | ||||
| Gosho-Aoyama Manga Factory | ||||
| Hawai Fudokikan | ||||
| Hawai Fudokikan | ||||
| Pear museum | ||||
| Saji Observatory | ||||
| あおや和紙工房 | ||||
| あおや郷土館 | ||||
| 人形峠展示館 | ||||
| 倉吉博物館 | ||||
| 倉吉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 倉吉線鉄道記念館 | ||||
| 北栄町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 奥津歴史資料館 | ||||
| 日韓友好資料館 | ||||
| 津山市加茂町歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 湯原温泉ミュージアム | ||||
| 蒜山郷土博物館 | ||||
| 蒜山郷土館 | ||||
| 陣所の館 | ||||
| 青谷上寺地遺跡展示館 |
Libraries in Misasa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐治町文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉吉市立せきがね図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉吉市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北栄町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津山市立加茂町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯梨浜町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 琴浦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立みささ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立気高図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Misasa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 白壁マルシェ |
Hotels in Misasa
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Misasa
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Misasa
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Misasa
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Misasa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKARI Brewing | ||||
| 倉吉果実酒酿造所 |
Ski Resorts Near Misasa
21 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tajima Farm Park Ski Area | 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 | - | - | - |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 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 | - | - | - |
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Misasa
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | YGJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Misasa
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Anagamo Post Office | |
| Misasa Onsen Post Office | |
| Misasa Post Office | |
| Misasa Yamada Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Misasa
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sanbutsu-ji Temple | |
| Tokubayashi-Ji | |
| 大宮神社 | |
| 投入堂 | |
| 皆成院 | |
| 輪光院 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Misasa
What is the population of Misasa?
Misasa has a population of 6,407 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 129.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Misasa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,600, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Misasa?
Misasa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.8 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Misasa?
The job market in Misasa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 205 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Misasa?
The median home value in Misasa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.