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Shuzenji, Japan

Shizuoka · Japan

Shuzenji is a small city in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 16,328. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
16,328 Population 70/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
77.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,100 Median Income
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,100 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,328
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density70/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,100
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units6,531

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain77.3 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population16,328
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates34.9701°, 138.9219°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShizuoka
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation77.3 inches (1,963 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,100
Median Age49.0 years

About Shuzenji

Shuzenji is a small city in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 16,328. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shuzenji has a population of 16,328 with a density of 70 people per square mile, spread across 234.9 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

16,328
Total Population
70
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
234.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shuzenji vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shuzenji is $33,100, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 522 business establishments.

Income: Shuzenji vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,100
56% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)522

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shuzenji is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,531 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,531

Property Tax

Climate in Shuzenji

Shuzenji 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 1861 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 10.8° 71.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 11.3° 93.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 13.9° 182.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 19.3° 158.5
May 0°C / 32°F — / 23.1° 147.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 25.7° 243.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 29.2° 206.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 31.2° 241.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 27.7° 228.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 22.7° 135.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 17.6° 99.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 13.3° 52.0
Shuzenji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area234.9 sq mi (608.5 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates34.9701°N, 138.9219°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.3"
103% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.96"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,887 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jul 30, 2000 94 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.5 126 km
Sep 3, 1991 115 km S of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 148 km
Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 42 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 143 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 65 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 143 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 79 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 86 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 46 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 46 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 58 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 27 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 104 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 113 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 101 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 148 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 68 km
Apr 29, 2012 5 km NNW of T?gane, Japan M5.8 147 km
Sep 20, 2003 12 km SSE of Kamogawa, Japan M5.7 114 km
Jul 30, 2000 90 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

48 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Halong (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Halong Category 3 265 km
2025 Nakri Category 1 244 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 216 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 300 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 46 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 46 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 103 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 200 km
2017 Lan Category 1 236 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 91 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 48 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 242 km
2011 Roke Category 3 103 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 261 km
2009 Melor Category 1 239 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 187 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 248 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 19 km
2005 Saola Category 2 268 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 25 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 21.0 m 1,000 143 km
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 55 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 86 km
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 141 km
1498 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 132 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 55 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m 132 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m 53 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 65 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 30 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 36 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 117 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 46 km
1982 S. OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 136 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 42 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 126 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 79 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 86 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake 60 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Tobu (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 18 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 31 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 47 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 51 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 60 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 71 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 86 km
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 112 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 136 km
Mikurajima Stratovolcano 851 m (2,792 ft) -4100 137 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 164 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 166 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 168 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 177 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 6.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 7.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 10.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 9.8 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 9.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 7.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Driest

Shuzenji has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Shuzenji

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shuzenji Elementary School
Amagi Junior High School
Tsukigase Elementary School
Kumasaka Elementary School
Amagi Elementary School
Nishiura Elementary School
修善寺小学校
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Radio Stations near Shuzenji

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shuzenji

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Wood Wax Doll Museum and Mexico Museum
Atami Secured Treasure Museum
Atami City Izu-san Local Museum
Atami City Sawada Seiko Memorial Art Museum
Atami Trick Art Meikyu-kan
Buffet Art Museum Buffet Children's Art Museum
Chinese Ceramic and Glass Museum Yanmo no Ki
Dolls Museum "Soleil"
Egawa Document Collection Museum
Endo Shell Museum
Forest touch tone Museum
Former Residence Of Ita
GEORIA -Izu Peninsula Geopark Museum
Hakone checkpoint
Hakone Ekiden museum
Hakone Municipal Old Road Museum
Hakone Sekisho historical museum
Heda Shipbuilding Local Materials Museum
Ikeda 20th Century Museum
Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art
Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art
Izu Ammonite Museum
Izu Antique Jewelry Museum
Izu City Museum
Izu Kogen Stained Glass Museum
Izu Music Box Museum
Izu Teddy Bear Museum
Izu-no-Chouhachi Museum
IZU-PHOTO-MUSEUM
Joukan-ji Chouhachi Memorial Hall
Jyogasaki Cultural Museum (Omoshirio Museum)
Kannami Buddha Statues Museum
Kinniku Man Museum In Numazu
Kinoshita Mokutaro Memorial Museum
Kiunkaku
Kogane-zaki Crystal Park
Meruhen-no-Mori Art Museum
Mishima City Museum of Local History
Mishima-Taisha Shrine Museum of Art Treasures
MOA Museum
MOA Museum of Art
Mont Musee Numazu (Numazu Shoji Museum of Art)
Murakami Yasunari Art Museum
Museum of Ivory and Stone Sculptures Jewelpia
Myohokkeiji Temple Museum
Nakagawa Kazumasa Museum of Art
Narukawa Museum of Art
Nikuzuki Art Museum
Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces Guidance Center
Numazu City Historical Ethnic Museum
Numazu City Meiji Historical Museum
Sano Art Museum
Serizawa Koujiro Memorial Hall
Shuzenji Temple Museum
Suruga Wan Deep Sea Creature Museum
Suspicious Boys & Girls Museum
The Cat Museum
The Museum Of Mishima Calendar Makers
Toukaikan
Treasure Hall
Uehara Museum Of Buddhism Art
Uehara Museum Of Modern Art
Vangi Sculpture Garden Museum
Wakayama Bokusui Memorial Museum
Yugawara Municipal Museum of Art
Yuzo Kayama Museum
井上靖文学館
人間国宝美術館
伊豆一碧湖美術館
伊豆一碧湖美術館
加藤学園考古学研究所
富士市立博物館
富士市立博物館
木村美術館
歴史民俗資料館
歴史民俗資料館
玉村豊男ライフアートミュージアム
石仏群と歴史館
箱根ドールハウス美術館

Libraries in Shuzenji

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Atami City Library0.0
Higashi Izu Town Library0.0
Ito City Ito Library0.0
Izu City Library0.0
Izu City Nakaizu Library0.0
Izu City Toi Library0.0
Izu-no-Kuni City Library0.0
Izu-no-Kuni City Chuo Library0.0
Kannami Town Library0.0
Kawazu Town Culture House0.0
Matsuzaki Town Library0.0
Mishima City Library0.0
Mishima City Library Nakazato Branch Building0.0
Numazu City Heda Library0.0
Shimizu Town Library0.0
まなづる図書館0.0
富士市立中央図書館0.0
富士市立中央図書館0.0
富士市立東図書館0.0
富士市立東図書館0.0
沼津市立図書館0.0
沼津高専図書館0.0
清水町立図書館0.0
湯河原町立図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館裾野市民文化センター図書室0.0
長泉町民図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Shuzenji

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Atami Fish Market
JAふじ伊豆 JAふれあい市
Mishima Seika
Numazu Fish Market INO
Ohito Magokoro Market
大渕ふる里村
大渕ふる里村
岳南富士地方卸売市場
生活雑貨 IZU食品館

Hotels in Shuzenji

32 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AKARI et KAORI
Arai Ryokan
Arcana Izu
Asaba
Asebino
Breezbay Shuzenji Hotel
Fujimi Mountain Cottage
Goyokan
Hana-Komichi
Hotel Laforet Shuzenji
Hotel Sakaya
Hotel Takitei
Izu Mariotte Hotel Shuzenji
Kagetsuen
Katsuragawa
Kikuya
Kinpukuso
Kizuna
Live Max Resort Amagi Yugashima
Miyoshi
Mizu-no-sato Maru-kyu Hotel
Ochiairou Murakami
Oninosumika
Shirakabe Manor
Sora Togetuso Kinryu
Tatsuta
Tofu-ya Resort&SPA -Izu
Wako
Yagyu-no-Sho
Yumotokan Hotel
ラフォーレ修善寺
天城ベニ屋

Restaurants in Shuzenji

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amago Chaya
Amago Jyaya
Bar Ikibushi
Bokunenjin
Daruma Sushi
Edogin
Kano Honjin
Katsuragawa
Maison De Mer Kaigara Tei
Matsuya
Mizu
Omoni Shokudo
RAIZU
Restaurant Romantei
Restaurant Shuzenji-no-Yoshokuya
Soba Restaurant
Soba Shikishi
Suzukiya Cafeteria
Umi-no-Stage
Yamabiko
Yamaya
Yasube
Yukawa
ZenFuTei Nanaban

Cafes in Shuzenji

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Matsuuchi
Cafe&Bar Hotaru-no-Niwa
Honohono Cafe
Tofu-ya Bakery&Table

Theme Parks in Shuzenji

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

修善寺虹の郷
有料エリア

Gas Stations in Shuzenji

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eneos
Eneos
Eneos
Showa Shell

Golf Courses in Shuzenji

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuji Amagi Golf Club
ラフォーレ修善寺&カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Shuzenji

TeamLeagueDivision
静岡県富士水泳場

Ski Resorts Near Shuzenji

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 $0
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kamui Misaka Ski 0.0 $0

Airports Near Shuzenji

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZLarge Airport
Chofu AirportMedium Airport
JASDF Shizuhama Air BaseMedium Airport
JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility AtsugiNJAMedium Airport
Oshima AirportOIMMedium Airport
Fujikawa AirstripSmall Airport
Futaba AirportSmall Airport
Izu Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Kannami Glider ParkSmall Airport
Kannami Hang Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Miho AirfieldSmall Airport
Niijima AirportSmall Airport
Nirasaki GliderportSmall Airport
Oshino Sky Sports ClubSmall Airport
Tachikawa AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Shuzenji

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aobane Post Office
Kona Post Office
Numazu Nishiura Post Office
Shuzenji-Onsen Post Office
Yugashima Post Office

Treatment Centers in Shuzenji

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
かみで耳鼻咽喉科クリニック
ももはクリニック石坂
源太坂クリニック
百葉メディカルケアセンター
遠藤クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shuzenji

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Amagi Shrine
Annex Of Nishiyuji Temple
Aohani Shrine
Atoyama Shrine
Bishamonten Shrine
Hie Shrine
Jyojyuin Temple
Kodoji Temple
Kumano Shrine
Mashiyama Temple
Myotokuji Temple
Nishibira Shrine
Ryuso Shrine
Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church
Shuzenji Oku-no-in
Shuzenji Temple
Yakushiji Temple
Yamada-Hachiman Shrine
Zenchoji Temple
金山神社

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shuzenji

What is the population of Shuzenji?

Shuzenji has a population of 16,328 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 234.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shuzenji expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,100, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 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 Shuzenji?

Shuzenji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.3 inches.

How is the job market in Shuzenji?

The job market in Shuzenji is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 522 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shuzenji?

The median home value in Shuzenji is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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