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Shimo-furano, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Shimo-furano is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 25,872. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
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| Population | 25,872 |
| Population Density | 115 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3500°, 142.3833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.3 inches (31 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Shimo-furano
Shimo-furano is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 25,872. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shimo-furano vs Japan Average
Income: Shimo-furano vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 828 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,349 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shimo-furano
Shimo-furano has an average annual temperature of 5.2°C (41°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-10°C). Average annual precipitation is 1037 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 225.0 sq mi (582.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3500°N, 142.3833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 133 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 26 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 52 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 53 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 110 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 132 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 138 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 140 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 150 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 154 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 168 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 178 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 199 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Shimo-furano has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Shimo-furano
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北海道富良野緑峰高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 富良野市立富良野西中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Furano Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Furanohigashi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ogiyama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yamabe Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nunobe Elementary and Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Higashi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Furano High School | — | — | — | — |
| Furano Nursing School | — | — | — | — |
| Torinuma Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shimo-furano
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shimo-furano
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furano Wine Factory | ||||
| Takushinkan | ||||
| トリックアート美術館 | ||||
| 上富良野開拓記念館 | ||||
| 国鉄9600形蒸気機関車 49600号 | ||||
| 富良野市博物館 | ||||
| 新星館（展望美術館） | ||||
| 西美の杜美術館 |
Libraries in Shimo-furano
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 富良野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美瑛町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芦別市３３立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shimo-furano
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 富良野地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Shimo-furano
16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shimo-furano
36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shimo-furano
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shimo-furano
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shimo-furano
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shimo-furano
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shimo-furano
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shimo-furano
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shimo-furano
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shimo-furano
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Shimo-furano
28 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Touma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokuryu Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Santa present park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Memuro | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sahoro | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minami Furano | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintokuyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tomamu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nipo Town | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Anpeizan ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hidaka Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shimo-furano
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Atsuma Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shintoku Agricultural Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shimo-furano
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Furano Post Office | |
| Yamabe Post Office | |
| 麓郷郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimo-furano
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 創価学会 | |
| 富良野神社 | |
| 崇教新光富良野準道場 | |
| 興仁寺 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shimo-furano
What is the population of Shimo-furano?
Shimo-furano has a population of 25,872 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 225.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shimo-furano expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Shimo-furano?
Shimo-furano has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches, with 12.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shimo-furano?
Shimo-furano has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 828 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shimo-furano?
The median home value in Shimo-furano is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.