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Owase, Japan
Mie · Japan
Owase is a small city in Mie, Japan with a population of 16,910. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 16,910 |
| Population Density | 227 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0667°, 136.2000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Mie |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.9 inches (2,029 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,200 |
| Median Age | 48.8 years |
About Owase
Owase is a small city in Japan (Mie) with a population of 16,910. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Owase vs Japan Average
Income: Owase vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,200 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 541 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,764 |
Property Tax
Climate in Owase
Owase has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3772 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 74.4 sq mi (192.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0667°N, 136.2000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 147 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 83 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 120 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 108 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 137 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 53 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 94 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 71 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 49 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 55 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 149 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 130 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 116 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 127 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 117 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 121 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 119 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 88 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Owase has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.4") and December the driest (2.1").
Schools in Owase
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立島勝小学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 矢浜小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 宮之上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 尾鷲中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 尾鷲高等学校グラウンド | - | - | - | - |
| 尾鷲高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 尾鷲小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立相賀小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧尾鷲市立九鬼小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北輪内中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立船津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立矢口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立潮南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立上里小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立三船中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 東紀州くろしお学園おわせ分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立須賀利小学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立須賀利中学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立賀田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立矢浜小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宮之上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立向井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立古江小学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北輪内中学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三木里小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Owase
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Owase
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 天文科学館 | ||||
| 尾鷲市立中央公民館郷土室 | ||||
| 海山郷土資料館 | ||||
| 熊野市歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Owase
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 尾鷲市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊野市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Owase
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 九鬼漁業協同組合魚市場 | |||||
| 浜峰ひもの店 浜街道店 | |||||
| 紀北青果市場 |
Hotels in Owase
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Owase
76 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Owase
29 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Owase
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Owase
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Owase
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Owase
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Owase
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Owase
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Owase
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Owase
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Owase
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Owase
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Akeno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Owase
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Funatsu Post Office | |
| Haida Summary Post Office | |
| Katsuragi Post Office | |
| Kitawauchi Post Office | |
| Kuki Post Office | |
| Miyama Aiga Post Office | |
| Miyama Post Office | |
| Owase Ekimae Post Office | |
| Owase Mikiura Summary Post Office | |
| Owase Mukai Summary Post Office | |
| Owase Post Office | |
| Yaguchiura Summary Post Office | |
| ヤマト運輸 尾鷲営業所 (尾鷲輪内) | |
| 佐川急便 尾鷲営業所 | |
| 須賀利簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Owase
35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kongōji Temple | |
| Owase Shrine | |
| 三木里神社 | |
| 世界真光文明教団 | |
| 九木神社 | |
| 光圓寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 吉洋院 | |
| 国市神社 | |
| 天理教九鬼分教会 | |
| 天理教九鬼宮布教所 | |
| 妙長寺 | |
| 山門 | |
| 岩井神社 | |
| 岬神社 | |
| 常聲寺 | |
| 引本神社 | |
| 念仏寺 | |
| 念法寺 | |
| 恵比須神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Owase
What is the population of Owase?
Owase has a population of 16,910 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 227 people per square mile, spread across 74.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Owase expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,200, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 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 Owase?
Owase enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.9 inches.
How is the job market in Owase?
The job market in Owase is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 541 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Owase?
The median home value in Owase is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.