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Ōfunato, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Ōfunato is a mid-size city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 35,452. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 35,452 |
| Population Density | 285 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0717°, 141.7167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.8 inches (1,417 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.2 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Ōfunato
Ōfunato is a mid-size city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 35,452. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōfunato vs Japan Average
Income: Ōfunato vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,134 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 14,181 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ōfunato
Ōfunato 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 1492 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 124.5 sq mi (322.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0717°N, 141.7167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 103 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 131 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 68 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 72 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 83 km |
| 1962 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 142 km |
| 1915 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 134 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 109 km |
| 1968 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 125 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 124 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 106 km |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 121 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 102 km |
| 1981 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 102 km |
| 1992 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 144 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 133 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 123 km |
| 1989 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 150 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kurikomayama (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 81 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 93 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 106 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 110 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 123 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 129 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 144 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 152 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 175 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 191 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 196 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in |
Ōfunato has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (1.9").
Schools in Ōfunato
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ofunato Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Akasaki Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okirai Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iwate Prefectural Ofunato East High School Farm | - | - | - | - |
| TOHO Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kesen koryo Special needs Education School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立立根小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Iwate Prefectural Ofunato Higashi High School | - | - | - | - |
| Daiichi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立立根小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Ofunato Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Iwate Prefectural Ofunato High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikawa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 大船渡市立盛小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Ofunato Kita Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ryori Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iwate Prefectural Ofunato East High School Farm | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ōfunato
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōfunato
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron and Steel History Museum | ||||
| Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kesennuma City Memorial Museum | ||||
| Rias Ark Museum of Art | ||||
| シャークミュージアム | ||||
| 住田町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 命のらせん階段 | ||||
| 気仙大工左官伝承館 | ||||
| 詩人 梶原しげよギャラリー | ||||
| 釜石市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 陸前高田市立博物館 | ||||
| 鹿折金山資料館 |
Libraries in Ōfunato
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesennuma City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kesennuma Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 陸前高田市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōfunato
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesennuma City Fish Market | |||||
| 気仙沼さかなの駅 | |||||
| 気仙沼さかなの駅 | |||||
| 気仙沼市魚市場 | |||||
| 気仙沼市魚市場 | |||||
| 気仙沼魚市場 | |||||
| 釜石魚市場 |
Hotels in Ōfunato
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ōfunato
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ōfunato
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ōfunato
13 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ōfunato
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōfunato
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ōfunato
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ōfunato
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ōfunato
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tide | ||||
| Hujiyu Brewery | ||||
| 藤勇醸造株式会社 |
Ski Resorts Near Ōfunato
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ōfunato
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōfunato
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akasaki Post Office | |
| Hikoroichi Summary Post Office | |
| Ofunato Ekimae Post Office | |
| Ofunato Ikawa Post Office | |
| Ofunato Post Office | |
| Ryori Post Office | |
| Sanriku Post Office | |
| Takkon Summary Post Office | |
| Takonoura Summary Post Office | |
| Yoshihama Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōfunato
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chorinji Temple | |
| Kotohira Shrine | |
| Tenshogoso Shrine | |
| Uka Shrine | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 加茂神社 | |
| 大船山 本増寺 | |
| 大船渡カトリック教会 | |
| 天照御祖神社 | |
| 新山神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 西光寺 | |
| 龍昌寺 |
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What is the population of Ōfunato?
Ōfunato has a population of 35,452 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 285 people per square mile, spread across 124.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōfunato expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Ōfunato?
Ōfunato has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ōfunato?
The job market in Ōfunato is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,134 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōfunato?
The median home value in Ōfunato is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.