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Shimada, Japan

Shizuoka · Japan

Shimada is a mid-size city in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 95,719. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
95,719 Population 785/sq mi density
344 ft Elevation 105 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
90.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,100 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population95,719
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density785/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,100
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units38,288

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain90.5 in/yr
Sunny Days172/yr
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Population95,719
Population Density785 / sq mi
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Coordinates34.8167°, 138.1833°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShizuoka
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation90.5 inches (2,299 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,100
Median Age49.0 years

About Shimada

Shimada is a mid-size city in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 95,719. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shimada has a population of 95,719 with a density of 785 people per square mile, spread across 122.0 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

95,719
Total Population
785
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
122.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shimada vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shimada is $33,100, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 82 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Income: Shimada vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,100
56% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Restaurants33
Healthcare13
Retail11

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shimada is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 38,288 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units38,288

Property Tax

Climate in Shimada

Shimada has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2107 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 3.4° / 10.8° 79.1
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 3.6° / 11.6° 105.8
Mar 10.4°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.3° 168.5
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 11° / 18.2° 202.8
May 18.6°C / 65°F 15.5° / 21.8° 213.9
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 19.3° / 24.4° 259.6
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 22.8° / 27.8° 229.1
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 24.4° / 29.8° 145.4
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 21.9° / 27.4° 230.6
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 16.9° / 22.9° 261.1
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.2° 134.0
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13° 76.7
Shimada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Japan avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area122.0 sq mi (315.9 km²)
Population Density785/sq mi
Coordinates34.8167°N, 138.1833°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.5"
138% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,362 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 M6.5 150 km
Sep 3, 1991 115 km S of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 141 km
Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 98 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 11 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 113 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 109 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 113 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 62 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 135 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 31 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 117 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 43 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 121 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 137 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 81 km
Aug 18, 2000 64 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 119 km
Jul 30, 2000 90 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 145 km
Jul 2, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 126 km
Mar 4, 1997 9 km SSW of It?, Japan M5.6 78 km
Jul 23, 2000 63 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Halong Category 3 281 km
2025 Nakri Category 1 264 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 266 km
2023 Lan Category 2 260 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 103 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 53 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 247 km
2018 Trami Category 1 271 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 266 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 69 km
2017 Lan Category 1 182 km
2017 Noru Category 1 297 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 134 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 22 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 231 km
2011 Roke Category 3 36 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 235 km
2009 Melor Category 1 171 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 215 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 188 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 95 km
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 124 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 148 km
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 87 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 135 km
1498 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 91 km
1096 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 7.0 m - 110 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 124 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 64 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m - 121 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 91 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 11 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 91 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 98 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 53 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 98 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m - 150 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m - 113 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 109 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake - - 11 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 78 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 84 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 89 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 106 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 110 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 111 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 111 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 136 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 142 km
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 147 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 154 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 166 km
Mikurajima Stratovolcano 851 m (2,792 ft) -4100 167 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 179 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 7.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 8.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 8.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in
August 80°F (26°C) 8.7 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 10.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in Driest

Shimada has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Shimada

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立島田第二中学校 - - - -
市立六合小学校 - - - -
初倉南小学校 - - - -
市立六合東小学校 - - - -
県立島田工業高等学校 - - - -
県立島田商業高等学校 - - - -
市立湯日小学校 - - - -
市立島田第四小学校 - - - -
市立島田第五小学校 - - - -
国立静岡大学教育学部附属島田中学校 - - - -
市立島田第三小学校 - - - -
市立大津小学校 - - - -
市立坂部小学校 - - - -
市立初倉小学校 - - - -
市立初倉南小学校 - - - -
市立初倉中学校 - - - -
市立六合東小学校 - - - -
市立六合中学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Shimada

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shimada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hamaoka Nuclear Exhibition Center
Kakegawa stained glass museum
Ninomaru Art Museum
Shizuoka City Museum of Art
Shizuoka Museum
Sumpu Castle Hitsuji-saru Yagura
Tamiya Museum
Tea Museum Shizuoka
きゃっしる美術館
とうもんの里
ねむの木こども美術館 ねむの木緑の中
ねむの木こども美術館どんぐり
ねむの木子ども美術館
ふるさと世界の昆虫館
ロコミュージアム
中勘助文学記念館(杓子庵)
吉岡彌生記念館
吉田町郷土資料館
吉行淳之介文学館
岡部宿大旅籠柏屋
島田市博物館
島田市博物館分館
常葉美術館
御前崎市清川泰次芸術館
日本人形博物館・日本招き猫美術館
東御門・巽櫓
油田の里公園資料館
浮世絵美術館 夢灯
海野光弘版画記念館
焼津市歴史民俗資料館
焼津漁業資料館
牧之原市榛原郷土資料館
牧之原市相良史料館
牧之原市相良資料館
菊川市黒田家代官屋敷資料館
藤枝市郷土博物館
資生堂アートハウス
資生堂アートハウス
資生堂企業資料館
資生堂企業資料館
静岡大学キャンパスミュージアム
静岡市文化財資料館
静岡市歴史博物館
静岡市民ギャラリー
静岡市立登呂博物館
静岡市立登呂博物館
静岡市立芹沢ケイ介美術館

Libraries in Shimada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(財)培本塾附属図書館0.0
Central Library0.0
Shizuoka University Library0.0
Shizuoka University Library0.0
吉田町立図書館0.0
大井川図書館0.0
大東図書館0.0
大須賀図書館0.0
岡部図書館0.0
島田図書館0.0
島田市立金谷図書館0.0
御前崎市立図書館0.0
榛原図書館0.0
焼津市立図書館0.0
焼津市立図書館0.0
相良町図書館0.0
菊川市立図書館菊川文庫0.0
菊川市立小笠図書館0.0
藤枝市立図書館0.0
静岡市立中央図書館0.0
静岡市立中央図書館0.0
静岡市立北部図書館0.0
静岡市立北部図書館0.0
静岡市立南部図書館0.0
静岡市立南部図書館0.0
静岡市立御幸町図書館0.0
静岡市立御幸町図書館0.0
静岡市立藁科図書館0.0
静岡市立藁科図書館0.0
静岡市立西奈図書館0.0
静岡市立西奈図書館0.0
静岡市立長田図書館0.0
静岡市立長田図書館0.0
静岡理工科大学附属図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Shimada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sunday flea market
さおしん
中央卸売市場
中央卸売市場
流通センター
流通センター
海鮮なぶら市場
焼津さかなセンター
金谷青果市場

Hotels in Shimada

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ハタゴイン静岡吉田インター
ホテルセレクトイン島田駅前
ホテルルートイン島田吉田インター
ホテルルートイン島田吉田インター別館
ますだや
ルートイン
三布袋

Restaurants in Shimada

31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LeChant
Saizeriya
オリーブの実
かつとき
かねまる
グラッパ
ココス島田店
さわやか
そば処おおいし
はまやん
めんや大喜
丸亀製麺
五味八珍
伝丸
和食さと
四六時中
好運来
成しま
新世界初倉店
日本料理かに柳
日本料理五平
東海苑
焼肉だんらん 島田店
白まる
蕎麦屋神楽島田店
雪月花
静岡 大勝軒
静岡タンメン2代目池めん
魚中
麺とれ
麺屋燕

Cafes in Shimada

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee House
Komeda's Coffee
shimada usshi-na
taiyaki-ya
ほっとcafe
ポプリ
快活クラブ
煎茶茶房 アトリエ えん

Theatres in Shimada

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

島田蓬莱座

Clinics in Shimada

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

しのざき消化器科・内科医院
島田市保険福祉センターはなみずき

Dentists in Shimada

8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr.Saiデンタルクリニック
JP #335710890
なお歯科医院
まき歯科医院
レインボー歯科
櫻井歯科医院
竹内歯科医院
関歯科医院

Veterinaries in Shimada

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

あい動物病院
小川動物病院

Train Stations in Shimada

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rokugo
Shimada

Gas Stations in Shimada

18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

COSMO
ENEOS
ENEOS
Eneos
Eneos
JA-SS
JP #579787076
Mobil
Mobil
Mobil
Showa Shell
Showa Shell
Showa-shell
Showa-shell
エネオス
エネオスSS
エネオス遠州日石セルフ島田
出光

Banks in Shimada

14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JAおおいがわ
JA大井川中溝支店
スルガ銀行
島田信用金庫
島田信用金庫
島田信用金庫島田北支店
島田掛川信用金庫
掛川信用金庫島田支店
清水銀行
清水銀行島田支店
静岡県労働金庫
静岡銀行
静岡銀行
静岡銀行

Golf Courses in Shimada

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

静岡カントリー島田コース

Stadiums & Teams in Shimada

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Shimada

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hiraya Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jibusaka Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Araragi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Shimada

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZLarge Airport
JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base-Medium Airport
JASDF Shizuhama Air Base-Medium Airport
Fujikawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Hamakita Gliderport-Small Airport
Kawane Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport
Miho Airfield-Small Airport
Oshino Sky Sports Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Shimada

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
初倉郵便局
大津簡易郵便局
島田みなみ郵便局
島田六合郵便局
島田本通郵便局
島田東町郵便局
島田郵便局
湯日簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Shimada

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
えいもと内科・消化器科クリニック
くさなぎマタニティクリニック
三枝クリニック肛門科
富松レディスクリニック
芳村整形外科医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimada

32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
カトリック島田教会
五社神社
八幡宮
八幡神社
医王寺
坂口神社
大井神社
大善寺
宮美殿新館
山王神社
康泰寺
御陣屋稲荷神社
快林寺
敬信寺
敬満神社
明輪寺
普門院
松光寺
正覚寺
法信寺
法憧寺
白岩寺
瞰川寺
石雲院
石雲院
見性寺
追松稲荷神社
阿知ケ谷天満天神社
静居寺
養命寺
鵜田寺
龍江院

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Shimada

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 41
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 10
Restaurants 33
Cafes 8
Bars 1
Supermarkets 11
Banks 11
Museums 4
Hotels 5
Libraries 1
Parks 67
Police Stations 4
Fire Stations 5
Places of Worship 34

Things to See Near Shimada

2 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Observation Tower
  • • Observation Tower (Tsunami)

🇯🇵 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

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 Shimada

What is the population of Shimada?

Shimada has a population of 95,719 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 785 people per square mile, spread across 122.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shimada expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,100, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 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 Shimada?

Shimada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 172 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.5 inches.

How is the job market in Shimada?

The job market in Shimada is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 82 business establishments in the area, including 33 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Shimada?

The median home value in Shimada is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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