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Shimojō, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Shimojō is a small town in Nagano, Japan with a population of 3,545. Elevation: 1,640 ft (500 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shimojō
Shimojō is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 3,748 in 1275 households, and a population density of 98 persons per km2. The percentage of the population over 65 years old was 33.78%. The total area of the village is 38.12 square kilometres (14.72 sq mi).
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| Population | 3,545 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3974°, 137.7861° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.4 inches (1,840 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.1 inches (13 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Shimojō
Shimojō is a small town in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 3,545. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet (500 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shimojō vs Japan Average
Income: Shimojō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,100 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 113 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,418 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shimojō
Shimojō 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 1601 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 70.1 sq mi (181.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3974°N, 137.7861°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 144 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 101 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 135 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 94 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 143 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 149 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 122 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 81 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 130 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 100 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 62 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 82 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 86 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 91 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 94 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 114 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 124 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 130 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 132 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 132 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 151 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 154 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Shimojō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (2.1").
Schools in Shimojō
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 飯田市立千栄小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 飯田市立竜峡中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立下條小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立下條中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立川路小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Elementary School Tatsue | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shimojō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shimojō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajimagasa Umbrella Museum | ||||
| Anmai Kan | ||||
| Former Kizawa Elementary School | ||||
| Frog Museum Chausuyama | ||||
| Goto Family Collection | ||||
| Iida Archeological Museum | ||||
| Iida City Museum | ||||
| Iida Sozokan | ||||
| Informel Museum Nakagawa | ||||
| Kamihisakata History Museum | ||||
| Kamimura Matsuri Denshokan Tenpaku | ||||
| Kitada Site Exhibition | ||||
| Konosuke Hinatsu House | ||||
| Kujukudani Forest Protection History Hall | ||||
| Kunio Yanagita House | ||||
| Maibotsu Hinoki | ||||
| Moto-Zenkoji Homotsuden Temple Museum | ||||
| Nagisomachi Museum (南木曽町博物館) | ||||
| Ogasawara Museum | ||||
| Old Yamamoto Kinehara Schoolhouse | ||||
| Shimizuya Museum | ||||
| Takamori History and Folklore Museum "Tokinoeki" | ||||
| Tama-no-yu | ||||
| Tenryu Gorge 100 Years Revival Hall | ||||
| Toyama Forest Railroad | ||||
| Tōyamagō Museum Wada Castle | ||||
| Yume Hiraya | ||||
| ミュー自然美術館 | ||||
| 中川村文化会館 | ||||
| 中津川市東山魁夷心の旅路館 | ||||
| 多摩川精機歴史館 | ||||
| 天竜川総合学習館・かわらんべ | ||||
| 小笠原長孝記念館 | ||||
| 李登勝美術館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 歴史資料館 | ||||
| 津具文化資料展示センター | ||||
| 津具民俗資料館 | ||||
| 満蒙開拓平和記念館 | ||||
| 秀水美人画美術館 | ||||
| 竹田扇之助記念国際糸操り人形館 | ||||
| 脇本陣奥谷 | ||||
| 脇本陣資料室 | ||||
| 茶臼山高原の美術館 | ||||
| 藤村記念館 | ||||
| 西尾実記念館 | ||||
| 阿南町農村文化伝承センター | ||||
| 飯田市川本喜八郎人形美術館 | ||||
| 馬籠脇本陣史料館 |
Libraries in Shimojō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iida City Central Library Higashino Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊賀良図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松川町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 浜松市立水窪図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立上郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立鼎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田駅前図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高森町町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Shimojō
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shimojō
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shimojō
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Shimojō
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Shimojō
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Shimojō
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shimojō
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shimojō
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shimojō
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shimojō
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shimojō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikusui Sake |
Stadiums & Teams in Shimojō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shimojō
22 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shimojō
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | FSZ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Futaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hamakita Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nukata Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Okazaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Soratomo Wind Park Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shimojō
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Miho Post Office | |
| Tatsue Post Office | |
| Tenryukyo Post Office | |
| 下條郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimojō
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Futahashira Jinja | |
| Hie Jinja | |
| Izuki Hachimangu | |
| Kashiwabaramyo Jinja | |
| Kawaji Jinja | |
| Kawaji Suwa Jinja | |
| Kotokuji | |
| Kurikara Jinja | |
| Myoshoji | |
| Neno Jinja | |
| Omiya Hachimangu | |
| Oyamada Shrine | |
| Risshakuji | |
| Ryugokuji | |
| Ryūgokuji | |
| Shinmei Shrine | |
| Shogenji | |
| Tsushimasha | |
| Yama Jinja | |
| 入登山神社 |
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What is the population of Shimojō?
Shimojō has a population of 3,545 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 70.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shimojō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Shimojō?
Shimojō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.4 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shimojō?
The job market in Shimojō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 113 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shimojō?
The median home value in Shimojō is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.