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Shimotsuke, Japan
Tochigi · Japan
Shimotsuke is a mid-size city in Tochigi, Japan with a population of 60,274. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 60,274 |
| Population Density | 2,093 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4132°, 139.8662° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tochigi |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.5 inches (1,307 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,800 |
| Median Age | 48.7 years |
About Shimotsuke
Shimotsuke is a mid-size city in Japan (Tochigi) with a population of 60,274. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shimotsuke vs Japan Average
Income: Shimotsuke vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,800 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,929 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 24,110 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shimotsuke
Shimotsuke 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 28.8 sq mi (74.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4132°N, 139.8662°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 150 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 150 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 144 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 141 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 102 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 139 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 85 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 148 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nantaisan (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 52 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 53 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 55 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 61 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 80 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 80 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 91 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 118 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 120 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 122 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 133 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 142 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Shimotsuke has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Shimotsuke
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutsumi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 下野市立国分寺中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下野市立国分寺小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Yoshida-higashi Elementary School (Closed) | - | - | - | - |
| 旧・吉田西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下野市立南河内小中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| YAMAHA 音楽スクール 自治医大ミュージックセンター | - | - | - | - |
| 下野市立国分寺東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木県立 小山北桜高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Koganei Driving School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaminokawa High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ishibasi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 下野市教育委員会 スマイル教室 | - | - | - | - |
| 下野市立 石橋北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木県立国分寺特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Ishibashi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 上三川町立明治南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下野市立 緑小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Yakushiji Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gion Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 下野市立 南河内第二中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Koyama Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ishibashi High School | - | - | - | - |
| YAMAHA 上野楽器 石橋ミュージックセンター | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shimotsuke
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shimotsuke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAPANCUP MUSIUM | ||||
| Mashiko Sankokan | ||||
| Mibumachi Toy Museum | ||||
| Nature Center | ||||
| Omochanomachi Bandai Museum | ||||
| Shimotsuke Yakushiji Historical Museum | ||||
| Tochigi Festival Car Museum | ||||
| Tochigi Science Museum | ||||
| うつのみや遺跡の広場資料館 | ||||
| しもだて美術館 | ||||
| スーパーカー博物館 | ||||
| とちぎ歌麿館 | ||||
| とびやま歴史体験館 | ||||
| ふしぎの船 | ||||
| ほたるの館学習館 | ||||
| まちの駅 新・鹿沼宿 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 加須市大越昆虫館 | ||||
| 加須未来館 | ||||
| 古河文学館 | ||||
| 古河歴史博物館 | ||||
| 国史跡 摩利支天塚・琵琶塚古墳資料館 | ||||
| 壬生町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大日山美術館 | ||||
| 大谷資料館 | ||||
| 宇都宮美術館 | ||||
| 宇都宮美術館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 岩下の新生姜ミュージアム | ||||
| 市貝町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 廣澤美術館 | ||||
| 栃木市おおひら歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 栃木市おおひら郷土資料館 白石家 戸長屋敷 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 栃木県立博物館 | ||||
| 栃木県立美術館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 篆刻美術館 | ||||
| 粟野歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 蔵美館 | ||||
| 藤岡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 車屋美術館 | ||||
| 鷹見泉石記念館 | ||||
| 鹿沼市立川上澄生美術館 |
Libraries in Shimotsuke
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moka City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shimotsuma City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yachiyo Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yuki Civic Information Center | 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 | |||||
| 加須市立北川辺図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 宇都宮女子高等学校図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立 東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立 河内図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 栃木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木市大平図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木市藤岡図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木県立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 高根沢町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館東分館「ほんのす」 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館粟野館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shimotsuke
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA | |||||
| JA | |||||
| Tochigi Kennan Public Market | |||||
| サンフルーツ | |||||
| さん歩の駅サンSUNさぬま | |||||
| ベルテラシェ大谷 物産館 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 楽々市 | |||||
| 楽々市 | |||||
| 鈴木荒物雑貨店 | |||||
| 飛行船マルシェ | |||||
| 鹿沼さつき祭り | |||||
| 鹿沼原木市場 |
Hotels in Shimotsuke
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shimotsuke
58 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shimotsuke
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shimotsuke
15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shimotsuke
16 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shimotsuke
7 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shimotsuke
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shimotsuke
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shimotsuke
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shimotsuke
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shimotsuke
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shimotsuke
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| White World Oze Iwakura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Park Oze Tokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shimotsuke
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| Chofu Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | - | 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 |
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Narashino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | - | 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 |
Post Offices in Shimotsuke
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office | |
| Yamato Transport | |
| Yoshida Post Office | |
| 下野小金井郵便局 | |
| 石橋本町郵便局 | |
| 石橋郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Shimotsuke
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| コモドヴィータ下館 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimotsuke
47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ankoku-ji Temple | |
| Hachimangu Shrine | |
| Raiden Shrine | |
| Totoro Shrine | |
| Yakushiji Hachiman Shrine | |
| さや堂地蔵尊 | |
| 三光神社 | |
| 三宮神社 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 上台釈迦堂 | |
| 五味梨神明神社 | |
| 仁良川愛宕神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八龍神社 | |
| 大山神社 | |
| 孝謙天皇神社 | |
| 宝光院 | |
| 惣宮神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 |
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What is the population of Shimotsuke?
Shimotsuke has a population of 60,274 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 2,093 people per square mile, spread across 28.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shimotsuke expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,800, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Shimotsuke?
Shimotsuke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches.
How is the job market in Shimotsuke?
The job market in Shimotsuke is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,929 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shimotsuke?
The median home value in Shimotsuke is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.