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Ōhira, Japan

Miyagi · Japan

Ōhira is a small city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 5,918. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,918 Population 254/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,200 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,000 home value, $410/mo rent

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About Ōhira

Ōhira

Ōhira is a village located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020, the village had an estimated population of 5,918, and a population density of 98 persons per km2 in 2108 households. The total area of the village is 60.32 square kilometres (23.29 sq mi).

People

Population5,918
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density254/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,200
Unemployment2.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,000
Rent$410
Housing Units2,367

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population5,918
Population Density254 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates38.4714°, 140.8715°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMiyagi
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,197 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$31,200
Median Age47.4 years

About Ōhira

Ōhira is a small city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 5,918. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ōhira has a population of 5,918 with a density of 254 people per square mile, spread across 23.3 square miles. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,918
Total Population
254
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above Japan avg
23.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ōhira vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ōhira is $31,200, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 189 business establishments.

Income: Ōhira vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,200
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)189

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ōhira is $82,000, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $410 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,367 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,000
71% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$410
65% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,367

Property Tax

Climate in Ōhira

Ōhira has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.1°C / 36°F -1.4° / 5.6° 42.6
Feb 2.6°C / 37°F -1.2° / 6.4° 34.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.2° / 9.7° 76.9
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15.4° 90.4
May 15.7°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.9° 110.4
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23° 143.9
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 20° / 26.2° 178.6
Aug 25°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.3° 157.8
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 18° / 24.9° 193.1
Oct 15.9°C / 61°F 11.9° / 19.9° 147.1
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 5.6° / 14.1° 59.7
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 0.9° / 8.2° 44.3
Ōhira experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Japan avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area23.3 sq mi (60.3 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates38.4714°N, 140.8715°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above Japan avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M9.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake, Japan M9.1 132 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 105 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 115 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 66 km
Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 68 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 74 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 62 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 70 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 112 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 102 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 105 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 123 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 107 km
Mar 11, 2011 47 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan M6.3 137 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 94 km
Mar 11, 2011 103 km E of Namie, Japan M6.3 147 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 89 km
Aug 4, 2019 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.3 102 km
Jul 23, 2011 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 95 km
Jun 17, 2012 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Jebi (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Jebi Category 1 269 km
2019 Faxai Category 2 193 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 86 km
2005 Mawar Category 1 255 km
2004 Ma-on Category 2 194 km
2002 Higos Category 1 31 km
2001 Danas Category 1 234 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 124 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 273 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 128 km
1998 Stella Category 1 273 km
1996 Violet Category 1 223 km
1995 Oscar Category 3 291 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 281 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 152 km
1981 Thad Category 1 283 km
1981 Gay Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 18,423 132 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 143 km
1835 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 110 km
1861 OFF MIYAGI Earthquake 3.9 m - 98 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 62 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m - 128 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m - 135 km
1897 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m - 99 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 103 km
1936 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.7 m - 120 km
1978 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 28 106 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 105 km
1933 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m - 140 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 123 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 111 km
1927 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.1 m - 117 km
1898 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 99 km
2011 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 3 66 km
2005 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 104 km
1954 MIYAGI, JAPAN Earthquake - - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 31 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 52 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 55 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 99 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 100 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 105 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 120 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 144 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 154 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 162 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 165 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 166 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 170 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 192 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
March 38°F (4°C) 2.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in

Ōhira has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Ōhira

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yoshida Primary School - - - -
翔乃流舞踊教室 - - - -
日本習字教室 - - - -
KUMON - - - -
書道教室 - - - -
Ohira Elementary School - - - -
Ōhira Junior High School - - - -
Yoshida Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ōhira

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ōhira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Automobile Museum
Automobile Museum
Belgium Orgel Museum
Chubachi Museum
Date Kahaku Kinenkai
Date Kahaku Kinenkai
Hara Asao Kinenkan
HOKUSHU仙台市科学館
HOKUSHU仙台市科学館
Kamei Museum
Kamei Museum
Kanno Museum
Kurihara City Sanctuary Center Tsukidate Hall (Insectarium)
Mausoleum Zuihoden
Mausoleum Zuihoden
Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum
Seiryuden Museum
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall
Sendai Astromical Observatory
Sendai Astromical Observatory
Sendai City Museum
Sendai City Museum
Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore
Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore
Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum
Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum
Sendai Literature Museum
Sendai Literature Museum
Sendai Tansu Museum
Sendai Tansu Museum
Sendai3.11 Memorial
Sendai3.11 Memorial
Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum
Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum
Shikama Town Nogyo Densho-kan
Shimakawa Art Museum
Shimakawa Art Museum
Shiogama City Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center
Shiogama Shrine Museum
Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art
Suidō Kinenkan
TamuTamusha
TamuTamusha
The Miyagi Museum of Art
The Miyagi Museum of Art
Tohoku Historical Museum
Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Touhoku University Museum
Touhoku University Museum
タイムシップ 塩竈歴史展示室
フランク永井 展示室
ふるさと陶芸館 切込焼記念館
一心美術館
七ヶ浜 歴史資料館
七ヶ浜町歴史資料館
三居沢電気百年館
三居沢電気百年館
三本木亜炭記念館
中本誠司現代美術館
中本誠司現代美術館
仙台オルゴールサロン
仙台オルゴールサロン
仙台市戦災復興記念館
仙台市戦災復興記念館
八幡杜の館
八幡杜の館
利府町郷土資料館
化女沼ダム観光資料館
史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設
史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設
吉野作造記念館
品井沼干拓資料館
墨雪墨絵美術館
多賀城史遊館
多賀城市埋蔵文化財調査センター 展示室
大崎市 竹工芸館
大崎市古川出土文化財管理センター
大崎市松山酒ミュージアム
大衡村ふるさと美術館
宮床宝蔵
市民ギャラリー 緒絶の館
感覚ミュージアム
杜の都れんが下水洞窟
杜の都れんが下水洞窟
松山ふるさと歴史館
松島博物館
歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館
歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館
磯崎郷土資料館
祥雲閣
縄文芸術館
美里町役場 近代文学館
芹沢長介記念 東北陶磁文化館
蒲生なかの郷愁館
長井勝一 漫画美術館
阿部次郎記念館
阿部次郎記念館

Libraries in Ōhira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
8Books Sendai0.0
Arahama Bunko0.0
Arahama Bunko0.0
Engineering Library0.0
Hirose Library0.0
Hirose Library0.0
Izumi Library0.0
Miyagi Prefectural Library0.0
Schneder Memorial Central Library0.0
Semine Eki Bunko0.0
Sendai Mediatheque0.0
Tagajo City Library0.0
Taihaku Library0.0
Taihaku Library0.0
Tomiya City Library0.0
Tsutsujigaoka Library0.0
Tsutsujigaoka Library0.0
Wakabayashi Liberia0.0
Wakabayashi Liberia0.0
中新田図書館0.0
図書館棟0.0
大崎市図書館0.0
宮城野図書館0.0
宮城野図書館0.0
東北医科薬科大学 図書館0.0
東北医科薬科大学 図書館0.0
東北大学 史料館(帝大付属図書館)0.0
東北大学 史料館(帝大付属図書館)0.0
東北大学附属図書館 北青葉山分館0.0
附属図書館 医学分館0.0
附属図書館 本館0.0

Farmers Markets in Ōhira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chuo Wholesale Market
Chuo Wholesale Market Meat Market
Shiogama Fish Market
みやぎ総合家畜市場

Restaurants in Ōhira

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shah Jee
Yanagawa
おさだ 手打ちそば
ぐるめ茶屋
そば処葉菜
北京

Cafes in Ōhira

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

万葉茶屋
杉山台工房 沢渡焙煎所

Castles in Ōhira

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

大衡城跡

Clinics in Ōhira

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

大衡村診療所

Gas Stations in Ōhira

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eneos
ヤシロチェーン おおひらSS
ヤシロチェーン おおひらSS

Banks in Ōhira

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JA新みやぎ 大衡支店

Golf Courses in Ōhira

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hananomori Golf Club

Breweries in Ōhira

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Great Dane Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Ōhira

TeamLeagueDivision
Rakuten Mobile SAIKYO Park Miyagi
Xebio Arena
Yurtec Stadium Sendai
仙台市民球場

Ski Resorts Near Ōhira

24 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Spring Valley Izumi Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tengamori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gionyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akiyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Onikobe Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Uenono Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakurai Garden Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kuriko International Ski & Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Izumigatake Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Mary 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Water Jump Miyagi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Sarukura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Liza World 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yonezawa Snow World 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ōhira

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sendai AirportSDJLarge Airport
JASDF Matsushima Air Base-Medium Airport
Yamagata AirportGAJMedium Airport
Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip-Small Airport
Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark-Small Airport
Izumigatake Paragliding School-Small Airport
JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield-Small Airport
Kakuda Airfield-Small Airport
Osato Gliderport-Small Airport
Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Semine Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ōhira

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Komaba Summary Post Office
Ōhira Murayakuba Mae Post Office
Ohira Summary Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ōhira

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Record Book
ケアてらす中埣
デイサービス華
フリーダム東北青葉
リハニック 塩釜店
リハビリテーション ことのは
仙台エコー医療療育センター
和笑の家
日々トレ はると 仙台南小泉

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōhira

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ohira Mosque
大瓜八幡神社
大衡八幡神社
宝積寺
山の神社
山王神社
拡大宣教学院
昌源寺
白山神社
道祖神社
須岐神社
鹿嶋神社

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 Ōhira

What is the population of Ōhira?

Ōhira has a population of 5,918 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 23.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ōhira expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 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 Ōhira?

Ōhira has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ōhira?

The job market in Ōhira is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 189 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ōhira?

The median home value in Ōhira is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.

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