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
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About 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
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A+Climate
| Population | 5,918 |
| Population Density | 254 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4714°, 140.8715° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.0 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōhira vs Japan Average
Income: Ōhira vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 189 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 2,367 |
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 23.3 sq mi (60.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4714°N, 140.8715°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 | 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 |
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 |
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ōhira
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōhira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8Books Sendai | 0.0 | |||||
| Arahama Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Arahama Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Izumi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyagi Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schneder Memorial Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semine Eki Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Sendai Mediatheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Tagajo City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomiya City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsutsujigaoka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsutsujigaoka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakabayashi Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakabayashi Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| 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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Cafes in Ōhira
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ōhira
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ōhira
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōhira
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ōhira
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ōhira
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ōhira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Ōhira
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Komaba Summary Post Office | |
| Ōhira Murayakuba Mae Post Office | |
| Ohira Summary Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Ōhira
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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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