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Oyama, Japan

Shizuoka · Japan

Oyama is a small city in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 18,568. Elevation: 1,004 ft (306 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
18,568 Population 211/sq mi density
1,004 ft Elevation 306 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
65.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,100 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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About Oyama

Oyama

Oyama is a town located in Suntō District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023, the town had an estimated population of 17,297 in 7496 households and a population density of 127 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 135.74 square kilometres (52.41 sq mi).

People

Population18,568
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density211/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,100
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units7,427

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain65.6 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Population18,568
Population Density211 / sq mi
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Coordinates35.3569°, 138.9976°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShizuoka
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation65.6 inches (1,665 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$33,100
Median Age49.0 years

About Oyama

Oyama is a small city in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 18,568. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet (306 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Oyama has a population of 18,568 with a density of 211 people per square mile, spread across 88.1 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

18,568
Total Population
211
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
88.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Oyama vs Japan Average

The median household income in Oyama is $33,100, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 594 business establishments.

Income: Oyama vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,100
56% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)594

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Oyama is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 7,427 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$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units7,427

Property Tax

Climate in Oyama

Oyama has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1503 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 5.3° 41.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 5.3° 63.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 8.6° 105.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 15.6° 103.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / 19.6° 121.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 21.8° 181.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 25.6° 133.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 27.4° 319.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 22.6° 213.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 17.3° 120.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 12.9° 59.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 8.2° 39.4
Oyama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Japan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Area88.1 sq mi (228.3 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates35.3569°N, 138.9976°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.6"
73% above Japan avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.04"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,949 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 76 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 123 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 135 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 121 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 143 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 96 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 118 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 140 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 127 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 63 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 39 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 91 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 61 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 146 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 96 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 143 km
Apr 10, 2005 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M5.9 130 km
Apr 29, 2012 5 km NNW of T?gane, Japan M5.8 125 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 128 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

43 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 278 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 238 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 298 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 62 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 45 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 144 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 201 km
2017 Lan Category 1 273 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 126 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 74 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 285 km
2011 Roke Category 3 63 km
2009 Melor Category 1 266 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 222 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 282 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 33 km
2005 Saola Category 2 297 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 54 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 33 km
2003 Choi-wan Category 3 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 54 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 103 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 54 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m — 68 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 96 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 63 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 65 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m — 121 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 88 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 76 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m — 118 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 127 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake — — 89 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake — 6,757 80 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake — — 70 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake — — 147 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake — 150 25 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake — — 139 km
1589 SURUGA, JAPAN Earthquake — — 95 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake — — 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakoneyama (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 14 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 25 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 52 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 79 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 97 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 102 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 110 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 124 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 125 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 127 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 135 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 147 km
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 149 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 150 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 5.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 8.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.0 in
August 72°F (22°C) 10.0 in Warmest, Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 9.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Driest

Oyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Oyama

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立小山中学校 — — — —
町立成美小学校 — — — —
町立明倫小学校 — — — —
町立足柄小学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Oyama

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Oyama

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atami City Izu-san Local Museum
Biodiversity Center Exhibition Room
Buffet Art Museum Buffet Children's Art Museum
Endo Shell Museum
Forest touch tone Museum
Fuji Motor Sports Museum
Fuji Museum
HADANO HISTORY MUSEUM
Hadano Visitor Centre
Hakone checkpoint
Hakone Ekiden museum
Hakone Geomuseum
Hakone Municipal Old Road Museum
Hakone Museum of Art
Hakone Museum of Photography
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Hakone Sekisho historical museum
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
Hannoki Bayashi Shiryokan
Homma Yoseki Museum
Houtoku Museum
Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
IZU-PHOTO-MUSEUM
Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History
Kannami Buddha Statues Museum
Kawaguchiko Muse Hall
Kawaguchiko Music Forest
Kitahara Museum
Mishima City Museum of Local History
Mishima-Taisha Shrine Museum of Art Treasures
MOA Museum
MOA Museum of Art
Mount Fuji Radar Dome Museum
Myohokkeiji Temple Museum
Nakagawa Kazumasa Museum of Art
Narukawa Museum of Art
Numazu City Meiji Historical Museum
Odawara Literary Museum
Odawara Local Culture Museum
Okada Museum of Art
Pola Museum of Art
Rekishi-Kenbunkan Museum
Sano Art Museum
Sontoku Memorial Museum
The Museum Of Mishima Calendar Makers
Treasure Hall
Treasure Stone Museum
Vangi Sculpture Garden Museum
Venetian Glass Museum
Yamanashi Gem Museum
Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center
Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center
Yugawara Municipal Museum of Art
ギャラリーアバルト自動車美術館
ドールハウス美術館
フジヤマミュージアム
三島由紀夫文学館
上野原市民俗資料館
中郷館
井上靖文学館
人間国宝美術館
俳句の館風生庵
写真・絵手紙体験学習館
加藤学園考古学研究所
南足柄市郷土資料館
大雄山最乗寺尚宝殿
太宰治記念館
奥津国道美術館
富士の駅 地震体験館
富士ビジターセンター
富士吉田市歴史民俗博物館
富士吉田市歴史民俗博物館
富士山レーダードーム館
富士山資料館
小田原市郷土文化館分館 松永記念館
尾崎咢堂記念館
尾崎咢堂記念館
山北町立丹沢森林館薬草園
山北町鉄道資料館
山本丘人記念館
山本丘人記念館
平賀敬美術館
御殿場スポーツカーガーデン
復生記念館
徳富蘇峰館
木村美術館
札掛森の家
森のミュージアム
江戸民具街道（おもしろ体験博物館）
清川村宮ヶ瀬湖水の郷交流館
玉村豊男ライフアートミュージアム
石仏群と歴史館
神奈川県丹沢湖ビジターセンター
神奈川県立２１世紀の森
神奈川県立宮ケ瀬ビジターセンター
箱根ドールハウス美術館
箱根武士の里美術館
箱根町立郷土資料館
箱根町立郷土資料館
資料館
都留いきものふれあいの里
都留市博物館ミュージアム都留
都留市商家資料館
都留市尾県郷土資料館
酒匂川ふれあい館
鈴廣かまぼこ博物館
鈴廣のかまぼこ博物館

Libraries in Oyama

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hadano City Library0.0
Matsuda Town Library0.0
Mishima City Library0.0
まなづる図書館0.0
南足柄市立図書館0.0
大井町図書館0.0
富士吉田市立図書館0.0
富士河口湖町立図書館0.0
小山町立図書館0.0
小田原市立かもめ図書館0.0
小田原駅東口図書館0.0
山中湖情報創造館0.0
山北町図書室0.0
御殿場市立図書館0.0
忍野村立おしの図書館0.0
沼津高専図書館0.0
湯河原町立図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館裾野市民文化センター図書室0.0
都留市立図書館0.0
長泉町民図書館0.0
青野原図書室0.0
青野原図書室0.0

Farmers Markets in Oyama

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
JAふじ伊豆　JAふれあい市
Mishima Seika
小田原市 公設青果地方卸売市場
神奈川青果 （株） 秦野市場
農産物直売所

Restaurants in Oyama

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ドライブイン富士
ふれあい処茶屋ふじや
万葉うどん
富士見食堂
美家古

Cafes in Oyama

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

足柄峠茶屋

Castles in Oyama

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

生土城

Train Stations in Oyama

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashigara
Suruga-Oyama

Gas Stations in Oyama

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
JA-SS
JP #4593983190

Banks in Oyama

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Suruga Bank

Golf Courses in Oyama

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

River Sakawa G.C.
富士ヘルスカントリークラブ
東名富士カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Oyama

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Ski Resorts Near Oyama

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kamui Misaka Ski 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Oyama

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chofu Airport—Medium Airport
Iruma Air Base—Medium Airport
JASDF Shizuhama Air Base—Medium Airport
JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility AtsugiNJAMedium Airport
Oshima AirportOIMMedium Airport
Yokota Air BaseOKOMedium Airport
Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area—Small Airport
Fujikawa Airstrip—Small Airport
Fukiage Airstrip—Small Airport
Futaba Airport—Small Airport
Honda Airport—Small Airport
Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Izu Flying Club Airfield—Small Airport
Kannami Glider Park—Small Airport
Kannami Hang Glider Landing Field—Small Airport
Kuge Flying Club Airstrip—Small Airport
Miho Airfield—Small Airport
Mint Airstrip—Small Airport
Nirasaki Gliderport—Small Airport
Oshino Sky Sports Club—Small Airport
Tachikawa Airfield—Small Airport
Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip—Small Airport
Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Oyama

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
小山菅沼郵便局
清水郵便局
足柄駅前郵便局
金太郎郵便局
駿河小山郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oyama

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
乗光寺
勝福寺
十輪寺
地蔵堂
大蔵寺
宝鏡寺
小山神社
嶽之下宮
常唱院
本蓮寺
正福寺
甘露寺
福聚院
竹之下
興雲寺
足柄山聖天堂
足柄明神社

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Oyama

What is the population of Oyama?

Oyama has a population of 18,568 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 88.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Oyama expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,100, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 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 Oyama?

Oyama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.6 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Oyama?

The job market in Oyama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 594 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Oyama?

The median home value in Oyama is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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