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Shikinejima, Japan

Tokyo · Japan

Shikinejima is a small town in Tokyo, Japan with a population of 2,441. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,441 Population 340/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
94.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$45,800 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,800 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$166,000 home value, $830/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,441
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density340/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,800
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,000
Rent$830
Housing Units976

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain94.0 in/yr
Sunny Days165/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population2,441
Population Density340 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates34.3271°, 139.2182°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceTokyo
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation94.0 inches (2,388 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$45,800
Median Age44.7 years

About Shikinejima

Shikinejima is a small town in Japan (Tokyo) with a population of 2,441. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shikinejima has a population of 2,441 with a density of 340 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,441
Total Population
340
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above Japan avg
7.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shikinejima vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shikinejima is $45,800, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 78 business establishments.

Income: Shikinejima vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,800
39% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shikinejima is $166,000, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below the national average of $1,163). There are 976 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,000
41% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units976

Property Tax

Shikinejima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Japan avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density340/sq mi
Coordinates34.3271°N, 139.2182°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.77"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,651 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 21, 2025.

Jul 30, 2000 94 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.5 50 km
Sep 23, 1990 153 km SSE of ?yama, Japan M6.5 129 km
Sep 3, 1991 115 km S of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 86 km
Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 42 km
Sep 23, 1990 162 km SSE of ?yama, Japan M6.2 136 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 99 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 14 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 4 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 68 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 120 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 31 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 148 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 80 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 82 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 32 km
May 14, 2023 156 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.8 114 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 95 km
Aug 18, 2000 64 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 23 km
Jul 2, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 28 km
Feb 28, 1998 127 km S of ?yama, Japan M5.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Halong Category 4 188 km
2025 Nakri Category 1 169 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 157 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 248 km
2021 Mindulle Category 1 278 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 32 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 56 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 40 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 180 km
2017 Lan Category 2 213 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 26 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 98 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 174 km
2011 Roke Category 3 145 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 204 km
2009 Melor Category 1 244 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 111 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 233 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 43 km
2005 Saola Category 2 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 21.0 m 1,000 127 km
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 90 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 68 km
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 133 km
1498 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 109 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 90 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m 150 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m 69 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 99 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 54 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 54 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 110 km
1990 W. OF BONIN ISLANDS, IZU IS., JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 56 km
1982 S. OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 59 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 42 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 50 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 4 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 14 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niijima (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 9 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 13 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 22 km
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 38 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 47 km
Mikurajima Stratovolcano 851 m (2,792 ft) -4100 62 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 65 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 102 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 123 km
Hachijojima Stratovolcano(es) 854 m (2,802 ft) 1606 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
February 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 7.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 8.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 8.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 11.8 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 10.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 10.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 7.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Driest

Shikinejima has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 94.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Shikinejima

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shikinejima Junior High School
Shikinejima Elementary School
Niijima Junior High School
Niijima Elementary School
Niijima High School
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Radio Stations near Shikinejima

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shikinejima

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Niijima Museum
寿詩 家
神津島村郷土資料館

Libraries in Shikinejima

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
神津島村図書館0.0

Hotels in Shikinejima

37 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

きらくや
きろく
じゅうぞう
てらぴ〜十治朗
ふみのや
ラメールSHIKINE
中村屋
亀吉大家
千代屋
吉野屋
大阪屋
年間民宿 はまゆう
年間民宿 三好屋
年間民宿 恵美寿
年間民宿 水久
式根館
新屋
民宿 うめう
民宿 かいぐん
民宿 さごでえ
民宿 そね
民宿 ふるさと
民宿 池松
民宿 清水屋
民宿 源次郎
民宿 澄乃屋
民宿 白い砂
津山富久丸
清川屋
漁師宿 Deving Service ひだぶん
漁師宿 かねやま
潮風
石白荘
美松屋
菊水旅館
足附屋旅館
鈴豊

Restaurants in Shikinejima

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

こころ
サンバレー
もんじゃ焼 佐助
中華 上山
中華 大師

Cafes in Shikinejima

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NINZ COFFEE
島cafe

Gas Stations in Shikinejima

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS

Airports Near Shikinejima

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JMSDF Tateyama Air BaseMedium Airport
Miyakejima AirportMYEMedium Airport
Oshima AirportOIMMedium Airport
Izu Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Kozushima AirportSmall Airport
Miho AirfieldSmall Airport
Niijima AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Shikinejima

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Niijima Post Office
Shikinejima Post Office
若郷郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shikinejima

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
大王神社
御神楽殿
拝殿
東要寺
泊神社

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

Volcanoes Near Shikinejima

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m 886
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m 4550 BC

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 Shikinejima

What is the population of Shikinejima?

Shikinejima has a population of 2,441 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 340 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shikinejima expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,800, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $166,000 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Shikinejima?

Shikinejima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.0 inches.

How is the job market in Shikinejima?

The job market in Shikinejima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 78 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shikinejima?

The median home value in Shikinejima is $166,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $830.

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