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Shikitsu, Japan
Nara · Japan
Shikitsu is a small town in Nara, Japan with a population of 1,479. Elevation: 1,535 ft (468 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,479 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5124°, 136.2029° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nara |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.4 inches (1,864 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,600 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Shikitsu
Shikitsu is a small town in Japan (Nara) with a population of 1,479. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet (468 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shikitsu vs Japan Average
Income: Shikitsu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,600 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 47 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 592 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shikitsu
Shikitsu 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 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 283.9 sq mi (735.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5124°N, 136.2029°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 100 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 132 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 102 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 74 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 102 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 94 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 92 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 99 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 146 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 94 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 104 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 77 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 190 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Shikitsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.5") and December the driest (1.9").
Schools in Shikitsu
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立太郎生小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立美杉中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立美杉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立美杉東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立御杖中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立川俣小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shikitsu
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 | bossa nova, jazz | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Shikitsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akame Natural History Museum | ||||
| おおみや昆虫館 | ||||
| まつながたかを美術館 | ||||
| ルーブル彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 名張市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 大和高原民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大紀町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 展示館 | ||||
| 森と水の源流館 | ||||
| 美杉ふるさと資料館 |
Libraries in Shikitsu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| うぐいす図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 名張市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大台町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大山田図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安濃町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安濃町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川上村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 榛原町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津市一志図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美里図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shikitsu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA伊賀南部桐ケ丘店 | |||||
| 小さな道の駅ひよしのさとマルシェ | |||||
| 月ヶ瀬温泉ふれあい市場 | |||||
| 月ヶ瀬温泉ふれあい市場 |
Hotels in Shikitsu
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shikitsu
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Shikitsu
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shikitsu
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shikitsu
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shikitsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Wolf Brewery | ||||
| The Good Wolf Brewery | ||||
| ゆめの里 かずら（農事組合法人） |
Ski Resorts Near Shikitsu
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shikitsu
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Large Airport |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | NKM | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | - | Small Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Akeno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shikitsu
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ishinahara Summary Post Office | |
| Kamitage Post Office | |
| Kawamata Post Office | |
| Kozue Summary Post Office | |
| Misugi Post Office | |
| Mitsue Post Office | |
| Mori Post Office | |
| Okitsu Post Office | |
| Shimonogawa Post Office | |
| Takehara Post Office | |
| 太郎生郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shikitsu
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 北畠神社 | |
| 安能寺 | |
| 御杖神社 |
Quick Facts
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Shikitsu?
Shikitsu has a population of 1,479 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 283.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shikitsu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,600, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 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 Shikitsu?
Shikitsu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.4 inches.
How is the job market in Shikitsu?
The job market in Shikitsu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 47 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shikitsu?
The median home value in Shikitsu is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.