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Ōmiya, Japan

Tochigi · Japan

Ōmiya is a small city in Tochigi, Japan with a population of 10,354. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
10,354 Population 104/sq mi density
715 ft Elevation 218 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,354
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density104/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,800
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$390
Housing Units4,142

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Population10,354
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Coordinates36.7333°, 139.8667°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceTochigi
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$31,800
Median Age48.7 years

About Ōmiya

Ōmiya is a small city in Japan (Tochigi) with a population of 10,354. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet (218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ōmiya has a population of 10,354 with a density of 104 people per square mile, spread across 99.6 square miles. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,354
Total Population
104
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above Japan avg
99.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ōmiya vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ōmiya is $31,800, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 331 business establishments.

Income: Ōmiya vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,800
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)331

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ōmiya is $78,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $390 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,142 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,000
72% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$390
66% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,142

Property Tax

Climate in Ōmiya

Ōmiya has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1613 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.9°C / 35°F -4.5° / 12.3° 38.3
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F -4.9° / 16.8° 44.1
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F -3.3° / 22° 117.2
Apr 12°C / 54°F -0.6° / 25.9° 127.0
May 17.4°C / 63°F 4.4° / 30.5° 155.1
Jun 21.4°C / 70°F 11.6° / 33° 242.7
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 17.1° / 35.5° 208.4
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 19.5° / 36.2° 194.3
Sep 23°C / 73°F 13° / 32.7° 199.0
Oct 16.1°C / 61°F 5.4° / 28° 175.2
Nov 10.4°C / 51°F -0.2° / 22.7° 75.7
Dec 4.3°C / 40°F -3.6° / 16.9° 36.5
Ōmiya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above Japan avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area99.6 sq mi (257.9 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates36.7333°N, 139.8667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,679 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 122 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 56 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 141 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 100 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 142 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 134 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 136 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 146 km
Mar 12, 2011 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan M6.1 128 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 118 km
Sep 15, 2011 68 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 142 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 147 km
Mar 11, 2011 15 km E of Namie, Japan M6.0 142 km
Jul 20, 2000 31 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan M6.0 103 km
Mar 11, 2011 4 km ESE of Hasaki, Japan M6.0 145 km
Mar 14, 2012 5 km SE of Asahi, Japan M6.0 138 km
Apr 3, 2004 37 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan M6.0 107 km
Mar 11, 2011 17 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.0 142 km
Mar 11, 2011 4 km SSW of Namie, Japan M5.9 127 km
Apr 12, 2011 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.9 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 272 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 262 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 111 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 59 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 297 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 242 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 262 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 273 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 243 km
2011 Roke Category 1 110 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 140 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 121 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 126 km
2002 Higos Category 2 93 km
2001 Danas Category 1 60 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 131 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 201 km
1998 Stella Category 1 61 km
1996 Violet Category 1 197 km
1995 Oscar Category 4 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m - 137 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m - 148 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m - 104 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 138 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake - 6,757 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 20 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 33 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 34 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 44 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 44 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 57 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 63 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 83 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 95 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 98 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 108 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 116 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 120 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 120 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 6.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 7.2 in Wettest
October 58°F (15°C) 5.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in

Ōmiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Ōmiya

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
宇都宮市立上河内西小学校 - - - -
日光市立 小林小学校 - - - -
日光市立 小林中学校 - - - -
塩谷町立大宮小学校 - - - -
塩谷町立玉生小学校 - - - -
塩谷町立 塩谷中学校 - - - -
塩谷町立船生小学校 - - - -
宇都宮市立晃陽中学校 - - - -
宇都宮市立篠井小学校 - - - -
日々輝学園高等学校 - - - -
日々輝学園高等学校開桜館 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ōmiya

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ōmiya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
JAPANCUP MUSIUM
Nasunogahara hakubutukan
SL展示館
Tochigi Science Museum
うつのみや遺跡の広場資料館
とびやま歴史体験館
とりっくあーとぴあ日光
ふれあいの丘天文館
ふれあいの丘自然観察館
まちの駅 新・鹿沼宿
上河内民俗資料館
住友ミュージアム
和気記念館
大田原市那須与一伝承館
大谷資料館
宇都宮美術館
宇都宮美術館
市貝町立歴史民俗資料館
日光市歴史民俗資料館
日本のこころのうたミュージアム 船村徹記念館
栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館小川館
栃木県立博物館
栃木県立美術館
瀧澤家住宅
矢板市立郷土資料館
粟野歴史民俗資料館
那須野が原博物館
那須野が原博物館 黒磯郷土館
鹿沼市立川上澄生美術館

Libraries in Ōmiya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kamikawachi Lib.0.0
Nishinasuno Library0.0
今市図書館0.0
喜連川図書館0.0
図書館0.0
宇都宮女子高等学校図書室0.0
宇都宮市立 東図書館0.0
宇都宮市立 河内図書館0.0
宇都宮市立中央図書館0.0
宇都宮市立南図書館0.0
市貝町立図書館0.0
日光市立藤原図書館0.0
栃木県立図書館0.0
矢板市立図書館0.0
那須塩原市図書館みるる0.0
那須塩原市塩原図書館0.0
高根沢町図書館0.0
鹿沼市立図書館0.0
鹿沼市立図書館東分館「ほんのす」0.0
鹿沼市立図書館粟野館0.0
黒磯図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Ōmiya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ベルテラシェ大谷 物産館
宇都宮花き
小林直売所
楽々市
楽々市
飛行船マルシェ
鹿沼さつき祭り
鹿沼原木市場
黒磯綜合市場

Hotels in Ōmiya

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

コリーナ矢板
観光荘
魚楽荘

Restaurants in Ōmiya

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bamiyan
そば
大内食堂
実のり食堂
思源
松川食堂
農村レストランかみざくら

Cafes in Ōmiya

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

かき氷 和気商店
佐助 かき氷

Theatres in Ōmiya

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

船生かぶき村

Theme Parks in Ōmiya

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nikko Circuit

Clinics in Ōmiya

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

戸村内科小児科医院

Gas Stations in Ōmiya

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
apollostation
キグナス
シェル
シェル
出光

Banks in Ōmiya

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

足利銀行

Golf Courses in Ōmiya

7 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

イーストウッドカントリークラブ
サンヒルズゴルフ&リゾート
ピートダイゴルフクラブVIPコース【PGM】
ロイヤルカントリークラブ
ロペ倶楽部
杉ノ郷カントリークラブ
玉生ゴルフ練習場

Stadiums & Teams in Ōmiya

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Ski Resorts Near Ōmiya

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tadami Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Resort Tenei 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizukogen Nango Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aizu Kogen Takahata 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Edelweiss Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Park Oze Tokura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
White World Oze Iwakura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Katashina Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ōmiya

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ibaraki AirportIBRLarge Airport
Fukushima AirportFKSMedium Airport
Utsunomiya Air Field-Medium Airport
Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area-Small Airport
Akeno Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Bando Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip-Small Airport
Fukiage Airstrip-Small Airport
Haneda Gliderport-Small Airport
Hanyu Gliderport-Small Airport
Hoshubana Gliderport-Small Airport
Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Itakura Gliderport-Small Airport
JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield-Small Airport
Kamisato Gliderport-Small Airport
Kazo Gliderport-Small Airport
Kinugawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Kuge Flying Club Airstrip-Small Airport
Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield-Small Airport
Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield-Small Airport
Makabe Gliderport-Small Airport
Makado Gliderport-Small Airport
Menuma Gliderport-Small Airport
Menuma Number 2 Gliderport-Small Airport
Mint Airstrip-Small Airport
Mito Flying Club Airfield-Small Airport
Namiki Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Oarai Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Ojima R/C Skyport-Small Airport
Oyama Kinu Gliderport-Small Airport
Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Sekiyado Gliderport-Small Airport
Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Skyfield Nasu-Small Airport
Skyfield Watarase-Small Airport
Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip-Small Airport
Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Tsukuba Gliderport-Small Airport
Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Yomiuri Otone Gliderport-Small Airport
Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ōmiya

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
今市塩野室郵便局
大宮郵便局
宇都宮中央警察署 徳次郎町駐在所
徳次郎郵便局
玉生郵便局
篠井郵便局
船生郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōmiya

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mt. Haguro Shrine
五料神社
佐貫観音 磨崖仏  国指定史跡
佐貫観音院
傅法寺
八坂神社
岩戸別神社
星宮神社
稲荷神社

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 Ōmiya

What is the population of Ōmiya?

Ōmiya has a population of 10,354 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 99.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ōmiya expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,800, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Ōmiya?

Ōmiya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ōmiya?

The job market in Ōmiya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 331 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ōmiya?

The median home value in Ōmiya is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.

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