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Shisō, Japan
Hyōgo · Japan
Shisō is a mid-size city in Hyōgo, Japan with a population of 35,639. Elevation: 705 ft (215 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 35,639 |
| Population Density | 104 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9811°, 134.5640° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hyōgo |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.2 inches (1,428 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Shisō
Shisō is a mid-size city in Japan (Hyōgo) with a population of 35,639. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet (215 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shisō vs Japan Average
Income: Shisō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,400 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,140 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $94,000 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $470 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 14,256 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shisō
Shisō 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 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 341.6 sq mi (884.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9811°N, 134.5640°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 84 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 92 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 87 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 122 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 63 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Shisō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and December the driest (1.8").
Schools in Shisō
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立戸原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東栗栖小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立莇野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立日生学園第三高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| たつの市立新宮中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| たつの市立新宮小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立安富南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立安富中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立菅野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| たつの市立香島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上菅小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shisō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shisō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akō City Museum of History | ||||
| Gishi Treasury | ||||
| Hemeiji City Shosha Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Himeji City Buried Cultural Properties Center | ||||
| Himeji City Museum of Art | ||||
| Himeji City Museum of Literature | ||||
| Himeji Historical Peace Center | ||||
| Hyogo Perfectural Museum of History | ||||
| Japan Toy Museum | ||||
| Kanzaki Country Museum of History and Folklore | ||||
| Koko-en History Exhibit | ||||
| MUROTSU MUSEUM OF FOLKLORE | ||||
| MUROTSU MUSEUM OF SEA POAT | ||||
| Oishi Shrine Historical Museum | ||||
| Western Bailey Corridor | ||||
| あずきミュージアム | ||||
| いきいき交流ふるさと館 | ||||
| うすくち龍野醤油資料館 | ||||
| えばらの森 かぶと虫ドーム | ||||
| こどもサイエンスひろば | ||||
| そうめんの里 | ||||
| たたらの里学習館 | ||||
| たつの市立龍野歴史文化資料館 | ||||
| 上郡町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 但陽美術館 | ||||
| 但陽美術館東館 | ||||
| 佐用町立平福郷土館 | ||||
| 兵庫県昆虫館 | ||||
| 兵庫県立大学西はりま天文台 | ||||
| 兵庫県立西はりま天文台公園 | ||||
| 圓山記念日本工藝美術館 | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 太子町立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 姫路科学館 | ||||
| 宍粟市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 宝物館 | ||||
| 山崎歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 手柄山交流ステーション | ||||
| 播磨黒田武士の館 | ||||
| 有年考古館 | ||||
| 柳田國男・松岡家顕彰会記念館 | ||||
| 桃井ミュージアム | ||||
| 武蔵資料館 | ||||
| 水の館 | ||||
| 生野資料館 | ||||
| 相生市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 矢野勘治記念館 | ||||
| 興濱歴史資料館 | ||||
| 赤松の郷 昆虫文化館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立民俗資料館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立海洋科学館 | ||||
| 銀の馬車道交流館 | ||||
| 霞城館 | ||||
| 香寺民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高砂通運旧本店 高砂町歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Shisō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himeji City, Koudera a branch library | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Information Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Tatsuno Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| あわくら会館・あわくら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| いちかわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| たつの市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| たつの市立新宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐用町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 兵庫県立大学姫路環境人間学術情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書コミュニティ公園 桜空 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太子町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太子町立歴史資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館夢前分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館安室分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館広畑分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館手柄分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館東光分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館東分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館東分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館白浜分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館網干分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館花北分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館青山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館飾磨分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立図書館香寺分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 姫路市立城内図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安富町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宍粟市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御津町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 相生市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福崎町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立東粟倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立東粟倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤穂市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高砂市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shisō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| とれとれ市場 | |||||
| 兵庫県西部合同植木セリ市場 | |||||
| 自由空間 |
Restaurants in Shisō
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shisō
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shisō
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shisō
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shisō
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shisō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kogane | ||||
| 姫路鳩屋麦酒グランフェスタ店 |
Stadiums & Teams in Shisō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shisō
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ojiro Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| UP Kannabe Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tajima Farm Park Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shisō
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Large Airport |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Konotori Tajima Airport | TJH | Medium Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Osadano Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shisō
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Higashikurisu Post Office | |
| Joshita Post Office | |
| Kashima Post Office | |
| Sebato Post Office | |
| Sembon Post Office | |
| Sugodani Post Office | |
| Yasutomi Post Office | |
| Yumesaki Yotsuji Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Shisō
28 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| オアシス | ||
| かとうクリニック | ||
| さかい眼科 | ||
| ササモト医院 | ||
| さわたり循環器科内科 | ||
| つくだ整形外科 | ||
| はるか訪問看護ステーション | ||
| ふせ耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| よしだ耳鼻咽喉科クリニック | ||
| 三木内科クリニック | ||
| 友田神経内科 | ||
| 大森整形外科医院 | ||
| 小野耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 川井整形外科 | ||
| 川森医院 | ||
| 松本医院 | ||
| 永田泌尿器科 | ||
| 泉外科医院 | ||
| 渡辺眼科 | ||
| 眼科多木医院 | ||
| 矢野産婦人科 | ||
| 秋山内科医院 | ||
| 織田医院 | ||
| 金村胃腸科外科 | ||
| 阪本医院 | ||
| 飯尾内科医院 | ||
| 魚川医院 | ||
| 鹿岳胃腸科・内科 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shisō
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hachimangu Shrine | |
| 三宝荒神社 | |
| 光久寺 | |
| 円妙寺 | |
| 加茂神社 | |
| 大歳神社 | |
| 大歳神社 | |
| 天満神社 | |
| 安志加茂神社 | |
| 安志稲荷神社 | |
| 宝林寺 | |
| 建速神社 | |
| 建速神社 | |
| 弁天社 | |
| 教蓮寺 | |
| 明神社 | |
| 浄安寺 | |
| 源光寺 | |
| 牛頭神社 | |
| 若宮八幡宮 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shisō
What is the population of Shisō?
Shisō has a population of 35,639 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 341.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shisō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,400, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Shisō?
Shisō 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 77°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.2 inches.
How is the job market in Shisō?
The job market in Shisō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,140 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shisō?
The median home value in Shisō is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.