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Shibayama, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Shibayama is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 10,447. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shibayama
The Shibayama Railway Company, Ltd. is a third-sector railway company in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It operates Japan's shortest railway line, the 2.2 km (1.4 mi) Shibayama Railway Line between Higashi-Narita Station and Shibayama-Chiyoda Station, largely underneath Narita International Airport.
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| Population | 10,447 |
| Population Density | 256 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6120°, 141.3350° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Shibayama
Shibayama is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 10,447. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shibayama vs Japan Average
Income: Shibayama vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 334 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,179 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shibayama
Shibayama 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 985 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 40.8 sq mi (105.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6120°N, 141.3350°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 120 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 145 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 149 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 83 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 99 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 58 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 72 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 105 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 82 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 124 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 62 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakkodasan (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 39 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 40 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 76 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 83 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 87 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 87 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 89 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 105 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 133 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 155 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 170 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 189 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in |
Shibayama has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (2.3").
Schools in Shibayama
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| おいらせ町立下田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 六戸町立開知小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 六戸町立七百中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 六戸町立六戸中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| おいらせ町立下田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 六戸町立義務教育学校六戸学園 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shibayama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shibayama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachinohe Children's Sciense Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe City Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe Portal Museum "Hacchi" | ||||
| Korekawa Archaeological Institution | ||||
| Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori | ||||
| Nitobe Memorial Museum | ||||
| Sannohe Town History Museum | ||||
| Towada Art Center | ||||
| Vanfu Museum of Art | ||||
| おいらせ阿光坊古墳館 | ||||
| キリストの里伝承館 | ||||
| ごのへ郷土館 | ||||
| ツカハラミュージアム | ||||
| 三戸町立歴史民俗資料館・三戸城温故館 | ||||
| 先人記念館 | ||||
| 八戸クリニック 街かどミュージアム | ||||
| 八戸市みなと体験学習館「みなっ知」 | ||||
| 八戸市水産科学館マリエント | ||||
| 八戸市美術館 | ||||
| 六戸町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 南郷歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大山将棋記念館 | ||||
| 寺山修司記念館 | ||||
| 新渡戸記念館 | ||||
| 是川縄文館分館 | ||||
| 東北町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 櫛引八幡宮 国宝館 | ||||
| 洗心美術館 | ||||
| 称徳館 | ||||
| 羽仁もと子記念館 八戸友の家 | ||||
| 鷹山宇一記念美術館 |
Libraries in Shibayama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overstreet Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| おいらせ町町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三戸町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五戸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸工業高等専門学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立南郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北里大学 獣医学部 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 十和田市民図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shibayama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三沢市青果市場 | |||||
| 八戸市営魚菜小売市場 | |||||
| 八戸市営魚菜小売市場 |
Restaurants in Shibayama
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shibayama
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shibayama
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shibayama
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shibayama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shibayama
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shibayama
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | — | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shibayama
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Shichihyaku Summary Post Office | |
| Shimoda Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shibayama
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 六戸キリスト教会 | |
| 熊野神社 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shibayama
What is the population of Shibayama?
Shibayama has a population of 10,447 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 40.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shibayama expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Shibayama?
Shibayama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shibayama?
Shibayama has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 334 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shibayama?
The median home value in Shibayama is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.