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Shimo-tsuma, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Shimo-tsuma is a mid-size city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 42,521. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 42,521 |
| Population Density | 1,123 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1833°, 139.9667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.3 inches (3 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Shimo-tsuma
Shimo-tsuma is a mid-size city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 42,521. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shimo-tsuma vs Japan Average
Income: Shimo-tsuma vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,500 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,361 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 17,008 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shimo-tsuma
Shimo-tsuma has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1710 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 37.9 sq mi (98.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1833°N, 139.9667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 128 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 128 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 133 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 120 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 141 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 144 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 99 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 136 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 61 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 129 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nantaisan (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 77 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 80 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 82 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 87 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 105 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 105 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 105 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 132 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 136 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 138 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 144 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 145 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Shimo-tsuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Shimo-tsuma
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 下妻市立 東部中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下妻市立上妻小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Fusakami Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 旧・上野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下妻市立下妻中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Shimotsuma City Takasai Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shimotsuma Special Needs Education School | - | - | - | - |
| 旧・つくば市立 田水山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Toyokami Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 下妻市立 大宝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧・つくば市立筑波西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下妻市立 大形小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下妻市立下妻小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Ibaraki Prefectural Shimotsuma 2nd High School | - | - | - | - |
| S高等学校 茨城つくば本校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧・つくば市立 作岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下妻市立宗道小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Shimotsuma City Chiyokawa Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Shimotsuma 1st senior high school and attached junior high school | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shimo-tsuma
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free FM 80 Tokyo | #80s, #freefm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Free FM Tokyo | free fm, free japan music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| J1 HITS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gotanno FM 89.2 | indie pop, jpop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| NHK WORLD RADIO 11 | international | AAC 66 kbps | |
| AFN GO TOKYO | military | MP3 96 kbps | |
| NHKワールド・ラジオ日本 | international | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| otohama Coastal Soundscape from The University of Tokyo International Coastal Research Center (Otsuchi, Iwate) | relax | MP3 185 kbps | |
| yamanakako from Fuji Iyashinomori Woodland Study Center, The University of Tokyo Forests (Yamanakako, Yamanashi) | relax | MP3 185 kbps | |
| NHK WORLD RADIO 3 | international | MP3 112 kbps | |
| NHK WORLD RADIO 9 | international | AAC 66 kbps | |
| Súper Tokio Radio | international | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NHK WORLD RADIO 5 | international | MP3 112 kbps | |
| NHK WORLD RADIO | international, test | UNKNOWN | |
| NHK WORLD RADIO 2 | international | UNKNOWN | |
| NHK WORLD RADIO 8 | international | AAC 66 kbps | |
| NHK WORLD RADIO 10 | international | UNKNOWN | |
| Rainwave All | - | MP3 | |
| NHK WORLD RADIO 13 | international | AAC 66 kbps | |
| NHK WORLD RADIO 7 | international | AAC 66 kbps | |
| NHK WORLD RADIO 6 | international | MP3 112 kbps |
Museums in Shimo-tsuma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIST-Cube | ||||
| Archaeology Museum | ||||
| Chiba Prefecture Sekiyado Castle Museum | ||||
| Geological Museum | ||||
| Ibaraki Nature Museum | ||||
| Kijo Plaza | ||||
| Kikkoman Monoshiri Shoyukan | ||||
| Metropolitan area outer underground discharge channel facility | ||||
| Nature Center | ||||
| Science Museum of Map & Survey | ||||
| Shimotsuke Yakushiji Historical Museum | ||||
| Tochigi Festival Car Museum | ||||
| Tsuchiura City Museum | ||||
| Tsuchiura-city Archeological Museum | ||||
| Tsukuba Agriculture Research Hall | ||||
| Tsukuba EXPO Center | ||||
| Tsukuba Museum of Art Ibaraki | ||||
| しもだて美術館 | ||||
| スーパーカー博物館 | ||||
| とちぎ歌麿館 | ||||
| ほたるの館学習館 | ||||
| 上花輪歴史館 | ||||
| 下妻市ふるさと博物館 | ||||
| 下野国庁跡資料館 | ||||
| 二宮尊徳資料館 | ||||
| 国史跡 摩利支天塚・琵琶塚古墳資料館 | ||||
| 土浦市立博物館 | ||||
| 壬生町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大日山美術館 | ||||
| 安倍晴明展示館 | ||||
| 宮代町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 宮代町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 寺野東遺跡資料館 | ||||
| 小山市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 小山市立博物館 | ||||
| 小田城跡案内所 | ||||
| 岩下の新生姜ミュージアム | ||||
| 市立小町の館 本館 | ||||
| 廣澤美術館 | ||||
| 春日部市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 栃木県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 栃木県立しもつけ風土記の丘資料館 | ||||
| 真壁伝承館歴史資料館 | ||||
| 神谷 | ||||
| 結城三百石記念館 | ||||
| 茂木本家美術館 | ||||
| 蔵美館 | ||||
| 車屋美術館 | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 野田市郷土博物館 | ||||
| 野田市鈴木貫太郎記念館 | ||||
| 間宮林蔵記念館、生家 |
Libraries in Shimo-tsuma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Art and Physical Education Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bando City Sashima Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library on Library and Information Science | 0.0 | |||||
| Library on Library and Information Science | 0.0 | |||||
| Medical Library & Clinical Auditorium | 0.0 | |||||
| Shimotsuma City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Takesato Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Takesato Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Takesato Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuchiura City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuchiura City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsukuba City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsukuba City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsukuba University of Technology Library (Kasuga Campus) | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Tsukuba Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ushiku City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yachiyo Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yuki Civic Information Center | 0.0 | |||||
| つくばみらい市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立 石橋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立国分寺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立国分寺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立石橋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南河内図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 古河市三和図書館資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 壬生町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 守谷中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮代町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小山市立文化文化センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 幸手市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 幸手市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 広沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日本国際学園大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 春日部市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 春日部市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 春日部市立庄和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 春日部市立庄和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水海道図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 真壁図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑西市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野木町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田市立せきやど図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田市立せきやど図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田市立北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田市立北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田市立興風図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田市立興風図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shimo-tsuma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA | |||||
| JA | |||||
| Tochigi Kennan Public Market | |||||
| Ushiki vegetable market | |||||
| サンフルーツ | |||||
| さん歩の駅サンSUNさぬま | |||||
| 下妻マルシェ | |||||
| 下館丸共青果地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 下館丸共青果地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 土浦地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 土浦地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 春日部市場 |
Hotels in Shimo-tsuma
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shimo-tsuma
67 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shimo-tsuma
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Shimo-tsuma
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Shimo-tsuma
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shimo-tsuma
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shimo-tsuma
11 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shimo-tsuma
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shimo-tsuma
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shimo-tsuma
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shimo-tsuma
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shimo-tsuma
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shimo-tsuma
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shimo-tsuma
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shimo-tsuma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shimo-tsuma
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shimo-tsuma
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area | - | Small Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukiage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hanyu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kazo Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuge Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Makado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Menuma Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Menuma Number 2 Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Mint Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ojima R/C Skyport | - | Small Airport |
| Otone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | - | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shimo-tsuma
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiyokawa Post Office | |
| Kamitsuma Post Office | |
| Nakaueno Post Office | |
| Shimotsuma Post Office | |
| Shimotsuma Sanuma Post Office | |
| Taiho Post Office | |
| Takasai Post Office | |
| Tsukuba-Mimori Simple Post Office | |
| Tsukuba-Tsukuriya Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Shimo-tsuma
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| コモドヴィータ下館 | ||
| ゆりのき医院 | ||
| 中村医院 | ||
| 山崎整形外科 | ||
| 整体院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimo-tsuma
50 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asama Shrine | |
| Gosho Shrine | |
| Inari Shrine | |
| Sodo Shrine | |
| Yakuohji Temple | |
| 下妻不動尊 | |
| 下妻神社 | |
| 二所神社 (愛宕八坂神社) | |
| 五所神社 | |
| 五所神社 | |
| 今泉不動堂 | |
| 光岸寺 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 円明寺 | |
| 円福寺 | |
| 十二所神社 | |
| 千勝神社 |
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What is the population of Shimo-tsuma?
Shimo-tsuma has a population of 42,521 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,123 people per square mile, spread across 37.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shimo-tsuma expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,500, 57% 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 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Shimo-tsuma?
Shimo-tsuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shimo-tsuma?
The job market in Shimo-tsuma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,361 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shimo-tsuma?
The median home value in Shimo-tsuma is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.