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Ōshio, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Ōshio is a small town in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 2,556. Elevation: 1,604 ft (489 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ōshio
Ōshio Heihachirō was a Japanese philosopher, revolutionary, writer, and yoriki who led an academy of Wang Yangming school philosophy in Osaka. Despite his privileged status, he led a brief uprising against corrupt officials in the Tokugawa shogunate.
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| Population | 2,556 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6667°, 139.9833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.8 inches (1,520 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.7 inches (37 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Ōshio
Ōshio is a small town in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 2,556. The city sits at an elevation of 1,604 feet (489 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōshio vs Japan Average
Income: Ōshio 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) | 82 |
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 | 1,022 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ōshio
Ōshio 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 | 47.6°F |
| 12% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Area | 214.1 sq mi (554.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6667°N, 139.9833°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 | 103 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 128 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 141 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 118 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 133 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 138 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 148 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bandaisan (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 11 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 24 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 26 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 44 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 60 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 67 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 87 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 100 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 106 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 109 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 111 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 135 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 159 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 160 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in |
Ōshio has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (3.4").
Schools in Ōshio
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北塩原村立さくら小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北塩原村立第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 裏磐梯中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 裏磐梯小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北塩原村立第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ōshio
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōshio
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizu Bukeyashiki | ||||
| Aizu Folklore Museum | ||||
| Dr.Noguchi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Fukushima Museum | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 天鏡閣 | ||||
| 宮坂考古館 | ||||
| 我妻榮記念館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 稽照殿 | ||||
| 第二資料館 | ||||
| 米沢市上杉博物館 | ||||
| 米沢市埋蔵文化財資料室 | ||||
| 米沢織物歴史資料館 | ||||
| 諸橋近代美術館 | ||||
| 酒造資料館 東光の酒蔵 | ||||
| 鈴木晋美術館 | ||||
| 青龍 |
Libraries in Ōshio
| 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 | |||||
| 山形大学工学部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 米沢市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館iimo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōshio
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 会津若松市公設地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Ōshio
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ōshio
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ōshio
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ōshio
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ōshio
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōshio
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ōshio
| 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 Ōshio
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ōshio
46 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski 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 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow 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 | - | - | - |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue 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 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 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 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ōshio
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōshio
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hibara Post Office | |
| Kitashiobara Post Office | |
| Kitayama Summary Post Office | |
| Urabandai Post Office |
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16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ōshio
What is the population of Ōshio?
Ōshio has a population of 2,556 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 214.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōshio 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 Ōshio?
Ōshio has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ōshio?
The job market in Ōshio is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 82 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōshio?
The median home value in Ōshio is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.