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Shizukuishi, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Shizukuishi is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 16,263. Elevation: 630 ft (192 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 16,263 |
| Population Density | 69 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6941°, 140.9844° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.3 inches (1,481 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.7 inches (37 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Shizukuishi
Shizukuishi is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 16,263. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shizukuishi vs Japan Average
Income: Shizukuishi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 520 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,505 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shizukuishi
Shizukuishi has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1274 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 235.1 sq mi (608.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6941°N, 140.9844°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.5 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 74 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 134 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 95 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 114 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 125 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 146 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 150 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 135 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 136 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 83 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akita-Komagatake (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 18 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 18 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 31 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 36 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 83 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 91 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 104 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 108 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 110 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 111 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 122 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 177 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in |
Shizukuishi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (3.2").
Schools in Shizukuishi
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 御明神小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 雫石小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 滝沢市立篠木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shizukuishi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shizukuishi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hara Kei Memorial Museum | ||||
| Iwate Museum of Art | ||||
| もりおか歴史文化館 | ||||
| もりおか歴史文化館 | ||||
| もりおか町家物語館 | ||||
| 南部屋敷 | ||||
| 小岩井農場資料館 | ||||
| 小岩井農場重要文化財ギャラリー | ||||
| 山の駅 昭和の学校 | ||||
| 岩手県立博物館 | ||||
| 御所湖川村美術館 | ||||
| 明治橋際の御蔵（下町資料館） | ||||
| 松尾鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 深沢紅子野の花美術館 | ||||
| 滝沢市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 盛岡てがみ館 | ||||
| 盛岡山車資料館 | ||||
| 盛岡市こども科学館 | ||||
| 盛岡市先人記念館 | ||||
| 石川啄木記念館 | ||||
| 雫石町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Shizukuishi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morioka City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩手県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 盛岡大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雫石町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shizukuishi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地酒物産館 | |||||
| 地酒物産館 | |||||
| 産直はなまる市場 上盛岡店 | |||||
| 産直はなまる市場 上盛岡店 | |||||
| 神子田朝市 | |||||
| 神子田朝市 |
Hotels in Shizukuishi
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shizukuishi
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shizukuishi
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Shizukuishi
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Shizukuishi
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Shizukuishi
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shizukuishi
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shizukuishi
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shizukuishi
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shizukuishi
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shizukuishi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ヘリオス酒造 沢内醸造所 |
Stadiums & Teams in Shizukuishi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shizukuishi
26 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shizukuishi
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shizukuishi
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gosho Post Office | |
| Iwate Nishiyama Post Office | |
| Koiwai Post Office | |
| Nishine Summary Post Office | |
| Omyojin Post Office | |
| Oshuku Onsen Post Office | |
| Shizukuishi Post Office | |
| Tsunagi Onsen Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Shizukuishi
20 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あべ神経内科クリニック | ||
| いするぎ医院 | ||
| おぼない内科クリニック | ||
| さいとうレディスクリニック | ||
| さとう皮膚科クリニック | ||
| せいの眼科クリニック | ||
| たぐち脳神経外科クリニック 通所リハビリセンター | ||
| とみざわ甲状腺・乳腺のクリニック盛岡 | ||
| ひろし外科肛門科 | ||
| やはば眼科 | ||
| わたなべ内科 神経内科クリニック | ||
| 中の橋齋藤クリニック | ||
| 二宮内科クリニック | ||
| 小笠原眼科クリニック | ||
| 徳永整形外科 | ||
| 森谷医院 | ||
| 盛岡駅前あおば脳神経外科内科 | ||
| 細井外科医院 | ||
| 藤島内科医院 | ||
| 黒川産婦人科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shizukuishi
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 安栖神社 | |
| 風林稲荷神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shizukuishi
What is the population of Shizukuishi?
Shizukuishi has a population of 16,263 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 235.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shizukuishi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Shizukuishi?
Shizukuishi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.3 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shizukuishi?
The job market in Shizukuishi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 520 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shizukuishi?
The median home value in Shizukuishi is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.