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Sumiyoshi, Japan

Shizuoka · Japan

Sumiyoshi is a small city in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 28,919. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
28,919 Population 409/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
90.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
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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About Sumiyoshi

Sumiyoshi

The Sumiyoshi-kai (住吉会), sometimes referred to as the Sumiyoshi-rengo , is the second-largest yakuza group in Japan with an estimated 2,100 members.

People

Population28,919
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density409/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,100
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units11,568

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain90.5 in/yr
Sunny Days172/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population28,919
Population Density409 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates34.7500°, 138.2500°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShizuoka
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation90.5 inches (2,299 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,100
Median Age49.0 years

About Sumiyoshi

Sumiyoshi is a small city in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 28,919. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Sumiyoshi has a population of 28,919 with a density of 409 people per square mile, spread across 70.8 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

28,919
Total Population
409
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
70.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sumiyoshi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Sumiyoshi 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 925 business establishments.

Income: Sumiyoshi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)925

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sumiyoshi 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 11,568 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 Units11,568

Property Tax

Climate in Sumiyoshi

Sumiyoshi has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2107 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 3.4° / 10.8° 79.1
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 3.6° / 11.6° 105.8
Mar 10.4°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.3° 168.5
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 11° / 18.2° 202.8
May 18.6°C / 65°F 15.5° / 21.8° 213.9
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 19.3° / 24.4° 259.6
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 22.8° / 27.8° 229.1
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 24.4° / 29.8° 145.4
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 21.9° / 27.4° 230.6
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 16.9° / 22.9° 261.1
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.2° 134.0
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13° 76.7
Sumiyoshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Japan avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area70.8 sq mi (183.3 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates34.7500°N, 138.2500°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.5"
138% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,417 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 21, 2025.

Jul 30, 2000 94 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.5 140 km
Sep 3, 1991 115 km S of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 132 km
Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 92 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 2 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 100 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 104 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 108 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 65 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 135 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 21 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 39 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 112 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 107 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 133 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 82 km
Jul 30, 2000 90 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 136 km
Feb 28, 1998 127 km S of ?yama, Japan M5.7 144 km
Jul 2, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 117 km
Aug 18, 2000 64 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.7 110 km
Mar 4, 1997 9 km SSW of It?, Japan M5.6 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Halong Category 3 272 km
2025 Nakri Category 1 255 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 257 km
2023 Lan Category 2 262 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 96 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 44 km
2018 Trami Category 1 274 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 255 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 260 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 61 km
2017 Lan Category 2 179 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 125 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 22 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 223 km
2011 Roke Category 3 44 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 228 km
2009 Melor Category 1 173 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 206 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 186 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 58 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 89 km
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 120 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 142 km
1707 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 11.0 m 2,000 83 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 135 km
1498 ENSHUNADA SEA Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 85 km
1096 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 7.0 m - 108 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 120 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 66 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m - 115 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 96 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 2 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 85 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 92 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 44 km
1982 S. OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 150 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 92 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m - 140 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m - 104 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Tobu (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 79 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 81 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 88 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 98 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 101 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 102 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 105 km
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 138 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 145 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 149 km
Mikurajima Stratovolcano 851 m (2,792 ft) -4100 158 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 163 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 175 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 186 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 7.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 8.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 8.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in
August 80°F (26°C) 8.7 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 10.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in Driest

Sumiyoshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Sumiyoshi

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立川崎小学校 - - - -
市立榛原中学校 - - - -
市立細江小学校 - - - -
町立中央小学校 - - - -
町立住吉小学校 - - - -
町立吉田中学校 - - - -
市立大井川中学校 - - - -
市立大井川南小学校 - - - -
町立自彊小学校 - - - -
県立吉田特別支援学校 - - - -
県立榛原高等学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sumiyoshi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sumiyoshi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hamaoka Nuclear Exhibition Center
Kakegawa stained glass museum
Kunosan Tōshō-gū Museum
Ninomaru Art Museum
Shizuoka City Museum of Art
Shizuoka Museum
Sumpu Castle Hitsuji-saru Yagura
Tamiya Museum
Tea Museum Shizuoka
きゃっしる美術館
ねむの木こども美術館 ねむの木緑の中
ねむの木子ども美術館
ふるさと世界の昆虫館
ロコミュージアム
中勘助文学記念館（杓子庵）
吉岡彌生記念館
吉田町郷土資料館
岡部宿大旅籠柏屋
島田市博物館
島田市博物館分館
常葉美術館
御前崎市清川泰次芸術館
日本人形博物館・日本招き猫美術館
東御門・巽櫓
油田の里公園資料館
浮世絵美術館　夢灯
海野光弘版画記念館
焼津市歴史民俗資料館
焼津漁業資料館
牧之原市榛原郷土資料館
牧之原市相良史料館
牧之原市相良資料館
菊川市黒田家代官屋敷資料館
藤枝市郷土博物館
資生堂企業資料館
資生堂企業資料館
静岡大学キャンパスミュージアム
静岡市文化財資料館
静岡市歴史博物館
静岡市民ギャラリー
静岡市立登呂博物館
静岡市立登呂博物館
静岡市立芹沢ケイ介美術館
静岡県立美術館

Libraries in Sumiyoshi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(財)培本塾附属図書館0.0
Central Library0.0
Shizuoka University Library0.0
Shizuoka University Library0.0
吉田町立図書館0.0
大井川図書館0.0
大東図書館0.0
岡部図書館0.0
島田図書館0.0
島田市立金谷図書館0.0
御前崎市立図書館0.0
榛原図書館0.0
焼津市立図書館0.0
焼津市立図書館0.0
相良町図書館0.0
菊川市立図書館菊川文庫0.0
菊川市立小笠図書館0.0
藤枝市立図書館0.0
静岡市立中央図書館0.0
静岡市立中央図書館0.0
静岡市立南部図書館0.0
静岡市立南部図書館0.0
静岡市立御幸町図書館0.0
静岡市立御幸町図書館0.0
静岡市立藁科図書館0.0
静岡市立藁科図書館0.0
静岡市立長田図書館0.0
静岡市立長田図書館0.0
静岡県立中央図書館0.0
静岡県立中央図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Sumiyoshi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sunday flea market
海鮮なぶら市場
焼津さかなセンター
金谷青果市場

Hotels in Sumiyoshi

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

カンデオホテルズ
ビジネスホテル大井川
ホテルプレストン吉田
静波リゾートホテル スウィングビーチ

Restaurants in Sumiyoshi

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gusto
おひさま食堂
ガンジス川
さわやか
はしもと
ラーメンショップ吉田インター店
五味八珍
八木秀
八木秀
江ずみ

Cafes in Sumiyoshi

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Komeda Coffee Shop
T&T
This is cafe
つなぐ

Theatres in Sumiyoshi

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

大井川文化会館

Dentists in Sumiyoshi

7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ライン歯科
丸山歯科医院
石井歯科医院
良知歯科医院
鈴木歯科医院
駒形歯科医院
高成田歯科医院

Bus Stations in Sumiyoshi

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

静波海岸入口
静波海岸入口

Gas Stations in Sumiyoshi

22 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
Cosmo
Cosmo
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
Idemitsu
Idemitsu
JA-SS
JA-SS
JA-SS
JA-SS 吉田 SS
Showa Shell
Showa Shell
Showa Shell Sekiyu
Showa Shell Sekiyu
丸紅エネルギー
昭和シェル
東名吉田インターSS

Banks in Sumiyoshi

12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JAハイナン吉田支店
JA大井川吉永支店
しずおか焼津信用金庫
しずおか焼津信用金庫吉田支店
スルガ銀行榛原支店
島田掛川信用金庫
島田掛川信用金庫 吉田支店
島田掛川信用金庫榛原支店
静岡県労働金庫
静岡銀行　大井川支店
静岡銀行吉田支店
静岡銀行榛原支店

Stadiums & Teams in Sumiyoshi

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Ski Resorts Near Sumiyoshi

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hiraya Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jibusaka Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Araragi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sumiyoshi

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZLarge Airport
JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base-Medium Airport
JASDF Shizuhama Air Base-Medium Airport
Fujikawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Hamakita Gliderport-Small Airport
Kawane Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport
Miho Airfield-Small Airport
Oshino Sky Sports Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sumiyoshi

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
住吉郵便局
吉永郵便局
吉田郵便局
坂部郵便局
榛原細江簡易郵便局
榛原郵便局
榛原静波郵便局

Treatment Centers in Sumiyoshi

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
アツミ胃腸科内科クリニック
くさなぎマタニティクリニック
三枝クリニック肛門科
富松レディスクリニック
芳村整形外科医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sumiyoshi

45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
久翁寺
住吉神社
円成寺
千日堂
吉永八幡宮
地蔵院
大円寺
大山神社
天神社
妙昌寺
安楽寺
小仁田薬師堂
意雲庵
慈眼寺
慶住寺
成因寺
掉月庵
明照寺
森龍寺
権九観音
正雲寺
永龍寺
江松庵
法光寺
泰善寺
浄土寺
清浄寺
照国寺
盤石寺
神明神社
秋葉神社
稲荷神社
稲荷神社
立正寺
能満寺
諏訪神社
釣学院
鏡満神社
長興寺
飯室乃神社
高岳寺
高徳寺
鹿島神社
龍光寺
龍神社

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 Sumiyoshi

What is the population of Sumiyoshi?

Sumiyoshi has a population of 28,919 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 409 people per square mile, spread across 70.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sumiyoshi 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 Sumiyoshi?

Sumiyoshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 172 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.5 inches.

How is the job market in Sumiyoshi?

The job market in Sumiyoshi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 925 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sumiyoshi?

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

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