Shinjō, Japan
Okayama · Japan
Shinjō is a small town in Okayama, Japan with a population of 951. Elevation: 1,663 ft (507 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 951 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1667°, 133.5667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okayama |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.0 inches (1,779 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.6 inches (19 cm) |
About Shinjō
Shinjō is a small town in Japan (Okayama) with a population of 951. The city sits at an elevation of 1,663 feet (507 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Area | 315.7 sq mi (817.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1667°N, 133.5667°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 147 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 146 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 104 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 86 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Shinjō has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (3.3").
Schools in Shinjō
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立二川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立刑部小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大佐中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立美甘中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 真庭市立美甘小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新庄村立新庄中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立新庄小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shinjō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shinjō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottori Flower Park | ||||
| いにしえ横穴学習館 | ||||
| 伯耆町立写真美術館（植田正治写真美術館） | ||||
| 勝山郷土資料館 | ||||
| 大前ミニ美術館 | ||||
| 大山寺宝物館霊宝閣 | ||||
| 大山自然歴史観 | ||||
| 新庄村歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 新見美術館 | ||||
| 江府町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 湯原温泉ミュージアム | ||||
| 祐生出会いの館 | ||||
| 米子市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 米子市福市考古資料館 | ||||
| 蒜山郷土博物館 | ||||
| 蒜山郷土館 |
Libraries in Shinjō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maniwa City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| おおさ総合センター図書コーナー | 0.0 | |||||
| キナルなんぶ | 0.0 | |||||
| 伯耆町立溝口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉吉市立せきがね図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新見市立哲西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新見市立新見図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日野町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江府町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Shinjō
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shinjō
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shinjō
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Shinjō
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kenmin no Mori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisen White Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shinjō
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Izumo Enmusubi Airport | IZO | Medium Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | YGJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | - | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shinjō
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Futakawa Post Office | |
| Kamiosakabe Summary Post Office | |
| Mikamo Post Office | |
| Nakafukuda Summary Post Office | |
| Osakabe Post Office | |
| Shinjo Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shinjō
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 愛宕神社 |
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Waterfalls Near Shinjō
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Shinjō.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 御洞滝 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shinjō
What is the population of Shinjō?
Shinjō has a population of 951 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 315.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shinjō?
Shinjō 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 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 70.0 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.
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