Miyanoura, Japan

Kagoshima · Japan

Miyanoura is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 6,544. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,544 Population 5/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
123.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Miyanoura

Miyanoura

Miyanoura (宮之浦) is a port town and the second major settlement of the island of Yakushima, in Japan. It is part of the municipality of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture.

People

Population6,544
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain123.4 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population6,544
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates30.4269°, 130.5715°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagoshima
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation123.4 inches (3,133 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Miyanoura

Miyanoura is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 6,544. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Miyanoura

Miyanoura has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 14.3° 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 15.6° 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 18.2° 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 21.3° 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / 24.5° 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 26.5° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 30.2° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 30.9° 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 28.7° 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 25.3° 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 21.2° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 16.6° 0.0
Miyanoura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 123.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Japan avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1,400.4 sq mi (3,627.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates30.4269°N, 130.5715°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.4"
225% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 19.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 5.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

848 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 17, 2025.

Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 52 km
Jun 6, 2000 124 km SE of Koshima, Japan M6.4 138 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 54 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 49 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 96 km
Sep 13, 1994 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan M6.1 142 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 110 km
Feb 17, 1990 80 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M6.1 101 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 118 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 104 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 130 km
Apr 9, 2011 110 km SE of Nishinoomote, Japan M5.9 126 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 85 km
May 15, 2019 59 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 80 km
Apr 23, 1992 119 km SE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 135 km
Aug 16, 1994 100 km SSW of Yudomari, Japan M5.7 124 km
Apr 29, 2017 40 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M5.7 92 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km NE of Koseda, Japan M5.7 15 km
Sep 13, 2024 59 km SE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 76 km
May 31, 2005 10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan M5.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

83 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 47 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 293 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 4 13 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 87 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 272 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 198 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 214 km
2018 Soulik Category 3 175 km
2018 Trami Category 2 33 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 258 km
2017 Saola Category 1 247 km
2017 Noru Category 1 13 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 86 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 57 km
2015 Goni Category 4 104 km
2014 Phanfone Category 3 121 km
2014 Halong Category 1 158 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 257 km
2012 Jelawat Category 2 210 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m - 131 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 129 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 52 km
1961 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 150 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical - 38 129 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical - - 131 km
766 N. KAGOSHIMA BAY Astronomical - - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kuchinoerabujima (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 34 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 48 km
Kuchinoshima Stratovolcano(es) 628 m (2,060 ft) 1190 80 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 88 km
Nakanoshima Stratovolcano(es) 979 m (3,212 ft) 1914 93 km
Suwanosejima Stratovolcano(es) 796 m (2,612 ft) 2020 121 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 130 km
Akusekijima Stratovolcano(es) 555 m (1,821 ft) Unknown 143 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 150 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 7.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 9.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 11.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 14.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 19.8 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 12.3 in
August 76°F (25°C) 11.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 11.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in
November 58°F (14°C) 7.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Driest

Miyanoura has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 123.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (19.8") and December the driest (5.6").

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Schools in Miyanoura

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
県立屋久島高等学校 - - - -
Miyaura Elementary School - - - -
屋久島町立中央中学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Miyanoura

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Miyanoura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Scent museum
Yakushima Sea Turtle Museum
Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center
屋久島町歴史民俗資料館
屋久島町歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Miyanoura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Onoaida Library0.0

Hotels in Miyanoura

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tashiro Bekkan
THE HOTEL YAKUSHIMA OCEAN ＆ FOREST
Yaedake Sanso Lodge
Yakushimaya

Restaurants in Miyanoura

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hitomekuri
Isaribi
Kagoshima horumon
Memory屋久島
Men'ya Ryūsei
Panorama Cafe
Ryūhō
Shiosai
Tobisaba Yakushima
Toki-tei
すばらしい
茶屋 城ノ河

Cafes in Miyanoura

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Issou Coffee Roastery
Jane
kiina
Miya Café
SELF CAFE LIFE
WAA Ma-no

Monuments in Miyanoura

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ウィルソン博士顕彰之碑
楠川どらえもん像

Gas Stations in Miyanoura

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carenex
Cosmo
Eneos
Eneos
ENEOS
ENEOS

Banks in Miyanoura

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kagoshima Bank

Airports Near Miyanoura

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Tanegashima AirportTNEMedium Airport
Yakushima AirportKUMMedium Airport
Mageshima Airport-Small Airport
Satsuma Iōjima Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Miyanoura

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
一湊郵便局
上屋久郵便局
志戸子簡易郵便局
楠川簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Miyanoura

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gansenji
Yahazudake Shrine
Yaku Shrine
屋久島大社
楠川天満宮
顕正寺

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Miyanoura

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Miyanoura.

Name Description
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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 Miyanoura

What is the population of Miyanoura?

Miyanoura has a population of 6,544 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,400.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Miyanoura?

Miyanoura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 123.4 inches.

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