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Miyajima, Japan
Hiroshima · Japan
Miyajima is a small town in Hiroshima, Japan with a population of 2,018. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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About Miyajima
Miyajima was a town located on the island of Itsukushima in Saeki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 2,018 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2991°, 132.3219° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hiroshima |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.5 inches (1,842 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Miyajima
Miyajima is a small town in Japan (Hiroshima) with a population of 2,018. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Miyajima vs Japan Average
Income: Miyajima vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,400 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 65 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 807 |
Property Tax
Climate in Miyajima
Miyajima has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1616 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 189.0 sq mi (489.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2991°N, 132.3219°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 73 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 125 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 73 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 130 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 70 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 98 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 142 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 168 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
Miyajima has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (2.0").
Schools in Miyajima
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 廿日市市立阿品台西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Miyajima Municipal Elementary School;Miyajima Municipal Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 広島県立廿日市西高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Miyajima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Miyajima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Museum That Sees The Sea | ||||
| Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum | ||||
| Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum | ||||
| Glass Village | ||||
| Hatsukaichi Miyajima Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Hiroshima Castle | ||||
| Hiroshima Castle | ||||
| Hiroshima Children's Museum | ||||
| Hiroshima Children's Museum | ||||
| HIroshima City Ebayama Museum of Meteorogy | ||||
| HIroshima City Ebayama Museum of Meteorogy | ||||
| Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art | ||||
| Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art | ||||
| Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts | ||||
| Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts | ||||
| Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Satellite | ||||
| Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Satellite | ||||
| Hiroshima City Transportation Museum | ||||
| Hiroshima City Transportation Museum | ||||
| Hiroshima Museum of Art | ||||
| Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum | ||||
| Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum East Building | ||||
| Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum East Building | ||||
| Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Main Building | ||||
| Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Main Building | ||||
| Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Honkawa Elementary School gymnasium | ||||
| Honkawa Elementary School gymnasium | ||||
| Itsukushima Shrine Museum | ||||
| JMSDF Kure Museum | ||||
| Kashiwabara Museum | ||||
| Kikkawa Historical Museum | ||||
| Mazda Museum | ||||
| Mazda Museum | ||||
| Rai Sanyo Shiseki Museum | ||||
| Rai Sanyo Shiseki Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Yamato Museum | ||||
| YHRPミュージアム | ||||
| YHRPミュージアム | ||||
| アートギャラリーミヤウチ | ||||
| ウッドワン美術館 | ||||
| はつかいち美術ギャラリー | ||||
| はつかいち美術ギャラリー | ||||
| ハワイ移民資料館 仁保島村 | ||||
| ハワイ移民資料館 仁保島村 | ||||
| ふるさと館 | ||||
| ふるさと館 | ||||
| マツダミュージアム | ||||
| マツダミュージアム | ||||
| 倉橋歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 倉橋歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 北大路魯山人美術館 | ||||
| 呉市入船山記念館 | ||||
| 呉市立美術館 | ||||
| 和木町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 和木美術館 | ||||
| 岩国しろへびの館 | ||||
| 岩国城 | ||||
| 岩国学校教育資料館 | ||||
| 岩国徴古館 | ||||
| 岩国石人形ミニ資料館 | ||||
| 広島サッカーミュージアム | ||||
| 広島サッカーミュージアム | ||||
| 広島市健康づくりセンター健康科学館 | ||||
| 広島市健康づくりセンター健康科学館 | ||||
| 広島市水産振興センター | ||||
| 広島市水産振興センター | ||||
| 広島市水道資料館 | ||||
| 広島市水道資料館 | ||||
| 広島芸術センター | ||||
| 広島芸術センター | ||||
| 広島逓信病院旧外来棟被爆資料室 | ||||
| 広島逓信病院旧外来棟被爆資料室 | ||||
| 府中町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 府中町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 廿日市市郷土資料室 | ||||
| 教育参考館 | ||||
| 旧日本銀行広島支店資料室 | ||||
| 旧日本銀行広島支店資料室 | ||||
| 本川小学校平和資料館 | ||||
| 本川小学校平和資料館 | ||||
| 泉美術館 | ||||
| 泉美術館 | ||||
| 泉美術館 | ||||
| 泉美術館 | ||||
| 蜂ヶ峯総合公園キャンプ場 | ||||
| 酒井酒造美術館・五橋文庫 | ||||
| 長門の造船歴史館 |
Libraries in Miyajima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Central City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima Central City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Cinematographic and Audio-Visual Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Cinematographic and Audio-Visual Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Manga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima City Manga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hiroshima University Library Kasumi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library, Language Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Naka Ward Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naka Ward Library | 0.0 | |||||
| はつかいち市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市昭和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 呉市昭和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和木町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館棟 | 0.0 | |||||
| 坂町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大竹市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市福祉会館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立岩国図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立玖珂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立まんが図書館安佐閲覧室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立まんが図書館安佐閲覧室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立佐伯区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立佐伯区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立南区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立南区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立安佐北区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立安佐南区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立安佐南区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立安芸区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立安芸区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立東区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立東区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立西区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島市立西区図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広島県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 府中町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 府中町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江田島市立江田島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江田島市立江田島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江田島市立能美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 海田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯来町河野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美和図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Miyajima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| アルパーク | |||||
| アルパーク | |||||
| はつこいマーケット | |||||
| 古江食品 | |||||
| 古江食品 | |||||
| 岩国市地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 広島市中央卸売市場 |
Hotels in Miyajima
19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Miyajima
42 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Miyajima
16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Miyajima
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Miyajima
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Miyajima
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Miyajima
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Miyajima
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Miyajima
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Miyajima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Garden | ||||
| Golden Garden |
Stadiums & Teams in Miyajima
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Prefectural Sports Center | ||
| 草津球場 |
Ski Resorts Near Miyajima
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuma Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tokusagamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yawata Highland 191 Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geihoku Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Utopia Saioto | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Park Kanbiki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mizuho Highland | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Tengston Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Miyajima
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| Agawa Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukuda Nishidai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Miyajima
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Miyajima Post Office | |
| Miyajimaguchi Post Office | |
| Momiji Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Miyajima
20 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| LUCIA CLINIC | ||
| あいクリニック | ||
| イースト駅前クリニック | ||
| エミナルクリニック | ||
| こだまクリニック | ||
| てんた内科クリニック | ||
| ふじたクリニック | ||
| メイプルクリニック | ||
| リバーサイド内科クリニック | ||
| わかばクリニック | ||
| 今井耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 広島中央健診所 | ||
| 東京ノーストクリニック | ||
| 東京中央美容外科 | ||
| 松本クリニック | ||
| 松村循環器・外科医院 | ||
| 桝本産婦人科医院 | ||
| 河村内科消化器クリニック | ||
| 聖心美容クリニック | ||
| 重川クリニック |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Miyajima
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Itsukushima Shinto Shrine | Cultural | 1996 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Miyajima
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arako Shrine | |
| Awashima Shrine | |
| Daiganji Temple | |
| Dainichido Hall | |
| Daishō Temple | |
| Hokoku Shrine (Senjokaku) | |
| Iwagami Shrine | |
| Kiyomori Shrine | |
| Kōji Temple | |
| Kotohira Jinja Shrine | |
| Misen Shrine | |
| Nagahama Shrine | |
| Omoto Jinja shrine | |
| Sanno Jinja Shrine | |
| Shinomiya Shrine | |
| Suginoura Shrine | |
| Tsutsumigaura Shrine | |
| 今伊勢神社 | |
| 幸神社 | |
| 美能胡子神社 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Miyajima
What is the population of Miyajima?
Miyajima has a population of 2,018 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 189.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Miyajima expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,400, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Miyajima?
Miyajima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.5 inches.
How is the job market in Miyajima?
The job market in Miyajima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 65 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Miyajima?
The median home value in Miyajima is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.