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Oikawa, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Oikawa is a small town in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 3,081. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Oikawa
Oikawa is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:Ataru Oikawa , Japanese film director
Azusa Oikawa , Japanese fencer
Fumihiro Oikawa , Japanese figure skater and journalist
Koshirō Oikawa , Imperial Japanese Navy admiral
Mitsuhiro Oikawa , Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, composer, actor
Mona Oikawa, Canadian writer and professor
Nao Oikawa , Japanese actress, television personality and AV idol
Neko Oikawa , Japanese lyricist
Okuro Oikawa , Japanese astronomer
Seijin Oikawa , Japanese motorcycle racer
Shihori Oikawa , Japanese field hockey player
Takuma Oikawa , Japanese shogi player
Oikawa Teruhisa , Japanese sumo wrestler
Yūya Oikawa , Japanese speed skater
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 3,081 |
| Population Density | 65 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5720°, 139.8880° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.2 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Oikawa
Oikawa is a small town in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 3,081. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Oikawa vs Japan Average
Income: Oikawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 99 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,232 |
Property Tax
Climate in Oikawa
Oikawa has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1268 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 47.2 sq mi (122.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5720°N, 139.8880°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 107 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 134 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 150 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 125 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 124 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 148 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 141 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bandaisan (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 17 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 32 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 36 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 36 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 50 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 75 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 80 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 87 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 93 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 96 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 97 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 148 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 153 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Oikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.2").
Schools in Oikawa
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立河東学園中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大熊中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 熊町・大野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 湯川村立湯川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 湯川村立笈川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大熊町立 学び舎 ゆめの森 | - | - | - | - |
| 河東学園 | - | - | - | - |
| 喜多方市立駒形小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 湯川村立勝常小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Oikawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Oikawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizu Bukeyashiki | ||||
| Aizu Folklore Museum | ||||
| Dr.Noguchi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Fukushima Museum | ||||
| Saito Kiyoshi Museum of Art | ||||
| White Tigers Memorial Hall | ||||
| アートフォトギャラリー三遊 | ||||
| あいづぎゃらりー | ||||
| ネパール博物館 | ||||
| らんぷの館 | ||||
| 会津新選組記念館 Aizu Shinsengumi Museum | ||||
| 会津武家屋敷 | ||||
| 会津歴史資料館 | ||||
| 会津米沢街道桧原歴史館 | ||||
| 会津美里町歴史資料収蔵室 | ||||
| 会津若松市歴史資料センター「まなべこ」 | ||||
| 喜多方カイギュウランドたかさと | ||||
| 喜多方市美術館 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵の里 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵品美術館 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵座敷美術館 | ||||
| 大内宿町並み展示館 | ||||
| 大川ダム資料館 | ||||
| 天鏡閣 | ||||
| 日中線記念館（旧熱塩駅) | ||||
| 昭和レトロミュージアム | ||||
| 昭和レトロミュージアム 2号館 | ||||
| 會津藩校日新館 | ||||
| 柳津西山地熱発電所PR館 | ||||
| 甲斐本家蔵座敷 Kai Residence | ||||
| 白虎隊伝承史学館 | ||||
| 磐梯山噴火記念館 | ||||
| 第二資料館 | ||||
| 諸橋近代美術館 | ||||
| 霊寶殿 | ||||
| 青龍 |
Libraries in Oikawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 会津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 会津大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 喜多方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館iimo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Oikawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 会津若松市公設地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Oikawa
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Oikawa
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Oikawa
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Oikawa
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Oikawa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Oikawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉の川酒造 | ||||
| 夢心酒造 | ||||
| 峰の雪酒造 | ||||
| 清川酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Oikawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Oikawa
47 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Oikawa
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Oikawa
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dojima Post Office | |
| Hirota Post Office | |
| Kaichi Post Office | |
| Shiokawa Post Office | |
| Yugawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Oikawa
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Daiunzan Kannonji Temple | |
| Fukushuuzan Daikouji Temple | |
| Hachiman Jinja shrine | |
| Hachiman Jinja shrine | |
| Nisshi Jinja Shrine | |
| Rurikousan Shoujouji Temple | |
| Ryuukozan Manzouji Temple | |
| 照日神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Oikawa
What is the population of Oikawa?
Oikawa has a population of 3,081 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 47.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Oikawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Oikawa?
Oikawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 11.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Oikawa?
The job market in Oikawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 99 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Oikawa?
The median home value in Oikawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.