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Mitsushima, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Mitsushima is a small town in Nagano, Japan with a population of 1,178. Elevation: 1,739 ft (530 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mitsushima
Mitsushima, also known as Matsushima, Tokyo No. 2 Detached Camp, Tokyo #3B, and Tokyo 20, was a prisoner of war camp that provided labour to build the Hiraoka Dam on the Tenryū River in the Central Highlands in Japan.
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| Population | 1,178 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2667°, 137.8500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.9 inches (1,928 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.1 inches (13 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Mitsushima
Mitsushima is a small town in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 1,178. The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet (530 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mitsushima vs Japan Average
Income: Mitsushima vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,100 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 38 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 471 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Area | 70.1 sq mi (181.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2667°N, 137.8500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 141 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 130 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 143 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 144 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 88 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 141 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 87 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 69 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 132 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 138 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 107 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 142 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 123 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 61 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 100 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 77 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 80 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 97 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 101 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 106 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 109 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 121 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 139 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 141 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 147 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 153 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 155 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 162 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 162 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 10.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Mitsushima has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.5") and December the driest (2.1").
Schools in Mitsushima
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenryu Municipal Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mitsushima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mitsushima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anmai Kan | ||||
| Former Kizawa Elementary School | ||||
| Frog Museum Chausuyama | ||||
| Goto Family Collection | ||||
| Iida Archeological Museum | ||||
| Iida City Museum | ||||
| Kamihisakata History Museum | ||||
| Kamimura Matsuri Denshokan Tenpaku | ||||
| Kitada Site Exhibition | ||||
| Konosuke Hinatsu House | ||||
| Kujukudani Forest Protection History Hall | ||||
| Kunio Yanagita House | ||||
| Maibotsu Hinoki | ||||
| Ogasawara Museum | ||||
| Old Yamamoto Kinehara Schoolhouse | ||||
| Tama-no-yu | ||||
| Tenryu Gorge 100 Years Revival Hall | ||||
| Toyama Forest Railroad | ||||
| Tōyamagō Museum Wada Castle | ||||
| Yume Hiraya | ||||
| ミュー自然美術館 | ||||
| 天竜川総合学習館・かわらんべ | ||||
| 小笠原長孝記念館 | ||||
| 李登勝美術館 | ||||
| 東栄町立博物館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 民芸館 | ||||
| 津具文化資料展示センター | ||||
| 津具民俗資料館 | ||||
| 満蒙開拓平和記念館 | ||||
| 秀水美人画美術館 | ||||
| 花まつりの館 | ||||
| 花祭会館 | ||||
| 茶臼山高原の美術館 | ||||
| 西尾実記念館 | ||||
| 阿南町農村文化伝承センター | ||||
| 飯田市川本喜八郎人形美術館 |
Libraries in Mitsushima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 伊賀良図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐久間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 浜松市立水窪図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立鼎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 龍山図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mitsushima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAやまびこ振草農産物直売所 | |||||
| いきいき畑直売所 | |||||
| もち松野屋 | |||||
| モミヤマ | |||||
| 奈根直売組合 |
Hotels in Mitsushima
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mitsushima
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mitsushima
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mitsushima
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mitsushima
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mitsushima
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mitsushima
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mitsushima
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mitsushima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikusui Sake |
Stadiums & Teams in Mitsushima
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mitsushima
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mitsushima
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | FSZ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Futaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hamakita Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nukata Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Okazaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Soratomo Wind Park Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mitsushima
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hiraoka Post Office | |
| Toyama Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mitsushima
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amaterasu Kodai Jinja | |
| Ashigami Jinja | |
| Inari Daimyojin | |
| Onoda Jinja | |
| Onojima Hachimansha | |
| Ryuenji | |
| Sakabe Suwasha | |
| Tsushima Jinja | |
| Wada Suwa Shrine | |
| 十原館址（城神社） | |
| 唐土神社 | |
| 永沢寺 | |
| 永泉寺 | |
| 満島神社 | |
| 遠山天満宮 |
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What is the population of Mitsushima?
Mitsushima has a population of 1,178 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 70.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Mitsushima expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,100, 60% 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 Mitsushima?
Mitsushima has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.9 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Mitsushima?
The job market in Mitsushima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mitsushima?
The median home value in Mitsushima is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.