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Shōwa, Japan
Yamanashi · Japan
Shōwa is a small city in Yamanashi, Japan with a population of 20,909. Elevation: 892 ft (272 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shōwa
Shōwa is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2019, the town had an estimated population of 20,338 in 8768 households and a population density of 2200 per km2. The total area of the town is 9.08 square kilometres (3.51 sq mi).
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 20,909 |
| Population Density | 4,199 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6279°, 138.5351° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamanashi |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.4 inches (1,306 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,600 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Shōwa
Shōwa is a small city in Japan (Yamanashi) with a population of 20,909. The city sits at an elevation of 892 feet (272 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shōwa vs Japan Average
Income: Shōwa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,600 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 669 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 8,364 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shōwa
Shōwa 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 1127 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6279°N, 138.5351°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 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 | 105 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 105 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 119 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 101 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 108 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 112 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 115 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 122 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 114 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 77 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 34 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 55 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 62 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 87 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 96 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 99 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 100 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 103 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 108 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 110 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 127 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Shōwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (1.3").
Schools in Shōwa
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立国母小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立中道南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 駿台甲府小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立押原中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甲斐市立竜王南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甲府市立笛南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立玉穂中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大里小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立城南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三村小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立甲府南高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大国小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上条中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山城小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甲府市立甲府商業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立常永小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立押原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立西条小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山梨県立甲府昭和高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甲斐市立竜王西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立玉穂南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shōwa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shōwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biodiversity Center Exhibition Room | ||||
| Fuji Museum | ||||
| Ichikawa Misato Town Folklore Museum | ||||
| Itchiku Kubota Art Museum | ||||
| Kai Golden Village, Yunooku Kanayama Museum | ||||
| Kawaguchiko Muse Hall | ||||
| Kawaguchiko Music Forest | ||||
| Kitahara Museum | ||||
| Kunimasu Museum | ||||
| Shingen-Mochi Factory Theme Park | ||||
| Suntory Museum of Whisky | ||||
| The Village Of The Village of Kiso, Meynobu Town | ||||
| Treasure Stone Museum | ||||
| Wine Museum | ||||
| Yamanashi Gem Museum | ||||
| Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center | ||||
| クニマス | ||||
| クリスタルミュージアム | ||||
| シャトレーゼローマンガラス美術館 | ||||
| なかとみ現代工芸美術館 | ||||
| なるさわ富士山博物館 | ||||
| フィリア美術館 | ||||
| フジヤマミュージアム | ||||
| やまなし伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 三分一湧水館展望ホール | ||||
| 中央市豊富郷土資料館 | ||||
| 信玄公宝物館 | ||||
| 北杜市小淵沢郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市考古資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市長坂郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市須玉歴史資料館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立春仙美術館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源美術館 | ||||
| 嘯月美術館 | ||||
| 坂井考古館 | ||||
| 大泉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 太宰治記念館 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 富士の駅 地震体験館 | ||||
| 富士ビジターセンター | ||||
| 富士川町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 小さな蔵の美術館 | ||||
| 山梨大学赤レンガ館 | ||||
| 山梨県立博物館 | ||||
| 山梨県立文学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立科学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立美術館 | ||||
| 山梨県立考古博物館 | ||||
| 市川三郷町ふるさと会館・文化資料館・民族資料館 | ||||
| 市川三郷町ふるさと会館文化資料館 | ||||
| 市立勝沼ぶどうの国文化館 | ||||
| 恩賜林記念館 | ||||
| 早川町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 早川町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 武川民俗資料館 | ||||
| 武田氏館跡歴史館 | ||||
| 河口湖自動車博物館 自動車館 | ||||
| 河口湖自動車博物館 飛行舘 | ||||
| 清春白樺美術館 | ||||
| 甘草屋敷 | ||||
| 甲州市中央公民館歴史民俗資料室 | ||||
| 甲府市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 登美の丘ワイナリー資料館 | ||||
| 石和写真美術館 | ||||
| 石和町民俗文化財展示館 | ||||
| 笛吹市春日居郷土館 | ||||
| 笛吹市青楓美術館 | ||||
| 美枝きもの資料館 | ||||
| 藤村記念館 | ||||
| 身延山宝物館 | ||||
| 身延町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 釈迦堂遺跡博物館 | ||||
| 韮崎大村美術館 | ||||
| 韮崎市民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Shōwa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| はしば文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立玉穂生涯学習館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立田富図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝沼町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市すたま森の図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市たかね図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市ながさか図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市むかわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市むかわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市ライブラリーはくしゅう | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市小淵沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市明野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立八田農業情報関連図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立櫛形図書館芦安分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立甲西図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩山市立図書館分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士河口湖町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山梨市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山梨県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市川三郷町立図書館三珠分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 昭和町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲府市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立双葉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立敷島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立竜王図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市一宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市八代図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市境川図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市御坂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市春日居ふるさと図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市石和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 韮崎市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shōwa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 道の駅南きよさと |
Hotels in Shōwa
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shōwa
42 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shōwa
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Shōwa
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shōwa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shōwa
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shōwa
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shōwa
26 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shōwa
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shōwa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shōwa
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shōwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persona Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Shōwa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shōwa
21 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 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 | - | - | - |
| Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 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 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shōwa
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Izu Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kannami Glider Park | - | Small Airport |
| Kannami Hang Glider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shōwa
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ヤマト運輸 | |
| 中道郵便局 | |
| 国母駅前郵便局 | |
| 昭和郵便局 | |
| 玉川簡易郵便局 | |
| 玉穂下河東簡易郵便局 | |
| 甲府中町簡易郵便局 | |
| 甲府二川簡易郵便局 | |
| 甲府国母郵便局 | |
| 甲府大国郵便局 | |
| 甲府大鎌田郵便局 | |
| 甲府山城郵便局 | |
| 竜王榎郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shōwa
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Butsujoji | |
| 天津司神社 | |
| 義雲院 | |
| 鈴宮諏訪神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shōwa
What is the population of Shōwa?
Shōwa has a population of 20,909 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 4,199 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shōwa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,600, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Shōwa?
Shōwa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shōwa?
The job market in Shōwa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 669 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shōwa?
The median home value in Shōwa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.