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Shimodate, Japan

Ibaraki · Japan

Shimodate is a mid-size city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 63,666. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
63,666 Population 784/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,500 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population63,666
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density784/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,500
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units25,466

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain51.6 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population63,666
Population Density784 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates36.3000°, 139.9833°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIbaraki
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation51.6 inches (1,310 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,500
Median Age48.5 years

About Shimodate

Shimodate is a mid-size city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 63,666. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shimodate has a population of 63,666 with a density of 784 people per square mile, spread across 81.2 square miles. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

63,666
Total Population
784
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above Japan avg
81.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shimodate vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shimodate is $32,500, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Income: Shimodate vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,500
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Restaurants22
Healthcare8
Retail5

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shimodate 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 25,466 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, 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 Units25,466

Property Tax

Climate in Shimodate

Shimodate 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 1588 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 27.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 77.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 125.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 134.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 185.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 204.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 204.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 227.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 232.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 74.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.1
Shimodate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area81.2 sq mi (210.4 km²)
Population Density784/sq mi
Coordinates36.3000°N, 139.9833°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 101 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 139 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 86 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 142 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 92 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 112 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 94 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 141 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 85 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 112 km
Sep 11, 1996 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 121 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 138 km
Mar 12, 2011 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan M6.1 149 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 98 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 99 km
Sep 15, 2011 68 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 122 km
Mar 11, 2011 4 km ESE of Hasaki, Japan M6.0 104 km
Mar 14, 2012 5 km SE of Asahi, Japan M6.0 94 km
Jan 9, 1995 48 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.0 131 km
Apr 3, 2004 37 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan M6.0 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

31 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 233 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 239 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 63 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 81 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 195 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 261 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 239 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 227 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 212 km
2011 Roke Category 2 83 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 105 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 73 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 80 km
2002 Higos Category 2 45 km
2001 Danas Category 1 39 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 284 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 120 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 226 km
1998 Stella Category 1 28 km
1996 Violet Category 1 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 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 105,385 140 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 140 km
1732 KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m — 143 km
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m — 128 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m — 134 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m — 94 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 131 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake — 6,757 74 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake — — 136 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake — — 134 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake — 150 141 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake — — 141 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake — — 130 km
1241 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY Earthquake — — 133 km
818 TOKAIDO Eruption + Earthquake — — 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nantaisan (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 68 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 69 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 70 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 76 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 78 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 92 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 96 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 103 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 131 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 133 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 135 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 138 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 145 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 147 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°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 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
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

Shimodate has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Shimodate

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
つくば歯科福祉専門学校 — — — —
Ibaraki Prefectural Shimodate Technological High School — — — —
筑西市立 大田小学校 — — — —
筑西市立 関城中学校 — — — —
筑西市立 関城東小学校 — — — —
筑西市立 古里小学校 — — — —
筑西市立嘉田生崎小学校 — — — —
筑西市立下館南中学校 — — — —
旧・村田小学校 — — — —
Chikusei City Yosan Elementary School — — — —
旧・鳥羽小学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Shimodate

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shimodate

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AIST-Cube
Archaeology Museum
Chiba Prefecture Sekiyado Castle Museum
Geological Museum
Honda Collection Hall
Kijo Plaza
Mashiko Sankokan
Mibumachi Toy Museum
Nature Center
Nature Center
Omochanomachi Bandai Museum
Science Museum of Map & Survey
Shimotsuke Yakushiji Historical Museum
Tochigi Festival Car Museum
Tochigi Science Museum
Tsuchiura City Museum
Tsuchiura-city Archeological Museum
Tsukuba EXPO Center
Tsukuba Museum of Art Ibaraki
うつのみや遺跡の広場資料館
しもだて美術館
つかもと美術記念館
とちぎ歌麿館
ふしぎの船
ほたるの館学習館
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
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
市貝町立歴史民俗資料館
廣澤美術館
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
根本山自然観察センター
真壁伝承館歴史資料館
真岡市科学教育センター
蔵美館
車屋美術館
野田市鈴木貫太郎記念館

Libraries in Shimodate

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Akeno Library0.0
Art and Physical Education Library0.0
Bando City Sashima Library0.0
Library0.0
Library on Library and Information Science0.0
Library on Library and Information Science0.0
Medical Library & Clinical Auditorium0.0
Moka City Library0.0
Shimotsuma City Library0.0
Tsuchiura City Library0.0
Tsuchiura City Library0.0
Tsukuba City Central Library0.0
Tsukuba City Central Library0.0
Tsukuba University of Technology Library (Kasuga Campus)0.0
University of Tsukuba Central Library0.0
Yachiyo Town Library0.0
Yuki Civic Information Center0.0
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
図書館0.0
壬生町図書館0.0
宇都宮市立中央図書館0.0
宇都宮市立南図書館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
市貝町立図書館0.0
広沢図書館0.0
日本国際学園大学附属図書館0.0
栃木図書館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
鹿沼市立図書館東分館「ほんのす」0.0

Farmers Markets in Shimodate

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
JA
JA
Tochigi Kennan Public 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
宇都宮花き
鹿沼さつき祭り

Hotels in Shimodate

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SANTA

Restaurants in Shimodate

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

いっしょう(蕎麦)
こうりゅう
ココス
そば処 おはやし
そば処福家
タイ料理 たまど
たつ屋
めし処よこた
一番亭
三十郎
両国寿司
喜作鮨
喜多方ラーメン 里の蔵
夏の便り(ラーメン)
支那そば　やそじ
活龍(ラーメン)
焼肉専門店 炎座
焼肉松坂牛蔵

Cafes in Shimodate

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SAPA COFFEE
喫茶ミレー

Clinics in Shimodate

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ひろせ内科クリニック

Dentists in Shimodate

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

下館歯科
阿部歯科医院
青山歯科医院

Train Stations in Shimodate

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kurogo
Otago
Shimodate
Tamado

Gas Stations in Shimodate

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
KYGNUS

Banks in Shimodate

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

結城信用金庫
茨城県信用組合
関東銀行

Golf Courses in Shimodate

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

下館GC
下館GC

Stadiums & Teams in Shimodate

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Ski Resorts Near Shimodate

4 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 — — —
Edelweiss Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Shimodate

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ibaraki AirportIBRLarge Airport
Narita International AirportNRTLarge Airport
Chofu Airport—Medium Airport
Iruma Air Base—Medium Airport
JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base—Medium Airport
Utsunomiya Air Field—Medium Airport
Yokota Air BaseOKOMedium 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 Nasu—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
Urayasu Emergency Runway—Small Airport

Post Offices in Shimodate

9 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kataozaki Post Office
Kurogo Post Office
Kyowa Kuwayama Post Office
Murata Post Office
Sekijo Kasumidai Post Office
Shimodate Ekimae Post Office
Shimodate Post Office
Shimodate Tamado Post Office
Simodate-Nishiho Post Office

Treatment Centers in Shimodate

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
コモドヴィータ下館
整体院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimodate

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ニ木成神社
大宮神社
妙西寺
羽黒神社
茶釜稲荷神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Shimodate

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 18
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 22
Cafes 4
Bars 1
Supermarkets 5
Banks 3
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 18
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 6

Things to See Near Shimodate

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Nyotai San

🇯🇵 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 Shimodate

What is the population of Shimodate?

Shimodate has a population of 63,666 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 784 people per square mile, spread across 81.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shimodate 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 Shimodate?

Shimodate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.6 inches.

How is the job market in Shimodate?

The job market in Shimodate is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area, including 22 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Shimodate?

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

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