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Sendai, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Sendai is a mid-size city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 92,403. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 92,403 |
| Population Density | 350 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.8167°, 130.3000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.7 inches (2,279 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Sendai
Sendai is a mid-size city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 92,403. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sendai vs Japan Average
Income: Sendai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 0 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 36,961 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sendai
Sendai 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 1941 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 263.7 sq mi (682.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8167°N, 130.3000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 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 | 104 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 45 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 44 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 111 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 117 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 139 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 120 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 96 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 44 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 45 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 81 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | - | - | 45 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 68 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 28 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 42 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 55 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 71 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 105 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 114 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 165 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 167 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Sendai has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and December the driest (3.4").
Colleges & Universities in Sendai
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 川内看護専門学校 | College | - | , |
| 雇用・能力開発機構九州職業能力開発大学校附属川内職業能力開発短期大学校 | College | - | , |
| 鹿児島純心女子大学 | University | - | , |
Schools in Sendai
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹿児島県立川内高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高来小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高江中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立れいめい中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立れいめい高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立藤川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立鳥丸小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立八幡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立可愛小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立川内北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立高城西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立川内中央中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立川内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立平佐西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立育英小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鹿児島県立川内商工高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立亀山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立市比野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立樋脇小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 薩摩川内市立東郷学園義務教育学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立平成中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立倉野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立南瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立吉川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立城上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立寄田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立峰山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立川内南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立市比野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立平佐東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立亀山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立樋脇中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立樋脇小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立水引中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立水引小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立永利小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立湯田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立滄浪小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立陽成小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立隈之城小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sendai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sendai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of the Meiji Restoration | ||||
| Satsuma Students Museum | ||||
| The Kagoshima University Museum | ||||
| The Kagoshima University Museum | ||||
| かごしま環境未来館 | ||||
| さつま町ふるさと薩摩の館 | ||||
| せんだい宇宙館 | ||||
| 中村晋也美術館 | ||||
| 元外相東郷茂徳記念館 | ||||
| 入来郷土館 | ||||
| 出水市高尾野郷土館・古城画伯コレクション館 | ||||
| 宮之城伝統工芸センター | ||||
| 宮之城歴史資料センター | ||||
| 川内まごころ文学館 | ||||
| 川内原子力発電所展示館 | ||||
| 焼酎資料館 | ||||
| 美山陶遊館 | ||||
| 苗代川民陶館 | ||||
| 薩摩川内市入来郷土館 | ||||
| 薩摩川内市川内歴史資料館 | ||||
| 薩摩川内市樋脇郷土館 | ||||
| 長島美術館 | ||||
| 阿久根市立郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Sendai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satsuma Students Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 串木野市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出水市立高尾野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日置市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日置市立中央図書館日吉分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日置市立東市来図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館入来分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館東郷分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館樋脇分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館祁答院分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田町立図書館・史料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿久根市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿児島大学附属図書館中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿児島市松元公民館図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sendai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asaichi Morning Market | |||||
| Asaichi Morning Market | |||||
| 市来えびす市場 | |||||
| 阿久根青果市場 | |||||
| 鹿児島中央家畜市場 |
Hotels in Sendai
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sendai
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sendai
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sendai
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sendai
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sendai
21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sendai
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sendai
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sendai
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sendai
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sendai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sendai
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sendai
26 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上川内郵便局 | |
| 久見崎簡易郵便局 | |
| 倉野簡易郵便局 | |
| 入来郵便局 | |
| 入来麓郵便局 | |
| 南瀬郵便局 | |
| 吉野山郵便局 | |
| 城上郵便局 | |
| 寄田簡易郵便局 | |
| 川内中郷郵便局 | |
| 川内五代郵便局 | |
| 川内向田郵便局 | |
| 川内喜入簡易郵便局 | |
| 川内大小路郵便局 | |
| 川内宮司簡易郵便局 | |
| 川内郵便局 | |
| 市比野温泉郵便局 | |
| 東郷郵便局 | |
| 東郷鳥丸郵便局 | |
| 樋脇郵便局 | |
| 水引郵便局 | |
| 永利郵便局 | |
| 陽成郵便局 | |
| 隈之城郵便局 | |
| 高城郵便局 | |
| 高江郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Sendai
24 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| アトール鹿児島スキンクリニック | ||
| きじま内科 | ||
| キタゾノクリニック | ||
| こうらい町整形外科 | ||
| しげのぶ内科クリニック | ||
| ナカノ在宅医療クリニック | ||
| はぁと診療所 | ||
| ひさまつクリニック | ||
| ひらやま脳神経外科 | ||
| よしながウイメンズクリニック | ||
| わきた内科・脳神経内科 | ||
| ヲサメ内科クリニック | ||
| 中洲整形外科 | ||
| 健三郎クリニック薬師 | ||
| 山口克也内科 | ||
| 梅林クリニック | ||
| 武井内科クリニック | ||
| 竹ファミリー内科クリニック | ||
| 耳鼻咽喉科ミック | ||
| 西陵クリニック | ||
| 貴島消化器内科クリニック | ||
| 野口クリニック | ||
| 鹿児島中央整形外科スポーツクリニック | ||
| 𠮷井ひふ科 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sendai
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nitta-jinja Shrine | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 泰平寺 | |
| 龍音山真光寺 |
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Quick Facts
Around Sendai
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sendai
What is the population of Sendai?
Sendai has a population of 92,403 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 350 people per square mile, spread across 263.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sendai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Sendai?
Sendai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 89.7 inches.
How is the job market in Sendai?
The job market in Sendai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 12 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Sendai?
The median home value in Sendai is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.