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Sashiki, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Sashiki is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 15,681. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sashiki
Sashiki Castle was a Sengoku period yamajiro-style Japanese castle located in the town of Ashikita, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 2008. It is also referred to as Sashiki Hanaoka Castle .
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| Population | 15,681 |
| Population Density | 103 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3017°, 130.5038° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.0 inches (2,490 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Sashiki
Sashiki is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 15,681. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sashiki vs Japan Average
Income: Sashiki vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 502 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,272 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sashiki
Sashiki 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 2256 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 152.8 sq mi (395.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3017°N, 130.5038°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 53 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 80 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 82 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 141 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 145 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 102 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 116 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 113 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 148 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 114 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 95 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 136 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 129 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 82 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 80 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 24 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | - | - | 80 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 11 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 53 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 55 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 60 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 80 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 112 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 120 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 137 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 160 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 18.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Sashiki has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 98.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.2") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Sashiki
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立吉尾小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立小田浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立海浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立海路小学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 町立湯浦中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立湯浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田浦中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立芦北支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立佐敷中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立芦北高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立佐敷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sashiki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sashiki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Observation Center | ||||
| Yatsushiro Municipal Museum | ||||
| つなぎ美術館 | ||||
| 人吉鉄道ミュージアム MOZOCAステーション868 | ||||
| 伊佐市大口歴史民俗鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 伊佐市歴史民俗鉄道記念資料館 | ||||
| 倉岳歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 出水市ツル博物館クレインパークいずみ | ||||
| 出水市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 出水市高尾野郷土館・古城画伯コレクション館 | ||||
| 出水麓歴史館 | ||||
| 国立水俣病総合研究センター 水俣病情報センター | ||||
| 天草パールマリア館 | ||||
| 天草市立御所浦恐竜の島博物館 | ||||
| 天草市立有明歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東陽石匠館 | ||||
| 松井文庫驥斎 | ||||
| 水俣市立 水俣病資料館 | ||||
| 熊本県環境センター |
Libraries in Sashiki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| せんちょう図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上天草市立松島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上天草市立龍ヶ岳図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 人吉市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊佐市立大口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八代市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出水市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出水市立高尾野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立姫戸図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立御所浦図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水俣市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芦北町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田町立図書館・史料館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sashiki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ひめんなきなっせ市場 |
Hotels in Sashiki
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sashiki
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sashiki
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sashiki
8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sashiki
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sashiki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sashiki
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sashiki
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sashiki
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 吉尾郵便局 | |
| 女島簡易郵便局 | |
| 小田浦簡易郵便局 | |
| 嵐口郵便局 | |
| 海浦簡易郵便局 | |
| 湯浦郵便局 | |
| 田浦郵便局 | |
| 肥後大野郵便局 | |
| 芦北郵便局 | |
| 計石郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sashiki
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 権現神社 | |
| 白石稲荷大明神 | |
| 竜宮神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sashiki
What is the population of Sashiki?
Sashiki has a population of 15,681 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 152.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sashiki expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Sashiki?
Sashiki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.0 inches.
How is the job market in Sashiki?
The job market in Sashiki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 502 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sashiki?
The median home value in Sashiki is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.