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Tanokuchi, Japan
Shizuoka · Japan
Tanokuchi is a small city in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 6,206. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 6,206 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0554°, 138.0968° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shizuoka |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.2 inches (2,011 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.4 inches (6 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,100 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Tanokuchi
Tanokuchi is a small city in Japan (Shizuoka) with a population of 6,206. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tanokuchi vs Japan Average
Income: Tanokuchi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,100 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 199 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 2,482 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tanokuchi
Tanokuchi 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 2282 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 230.3 sq mi (596.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0554°N, 138.0968°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 119 km |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 128 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 110 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 149 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 117 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 130 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 128 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 77 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 91 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 38 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 103 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 109 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 75 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 112 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 134 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 34 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 67 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 86 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 93 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 109 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 117 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 123 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 124 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 127 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 130 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 134 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 138 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 155 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 169 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 171 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Tanokuchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (2.2").
Schools in Tanokuchi
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立峰山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立春野北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立中央小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立中川根中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 川根町立中川根南部小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立中川根第一小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立本川根中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立本川根小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 静岡県立川根高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tanokuchi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tanokuchi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fore Nakakawane Chameikan | ||||
| Nagashima Dam Community Center | ||||
| SL資料館 | ||||
| Tea Museum Shizuoka | ||||
| ねむの木こども美術館 ねむの木緑の中 | ||||
| ねむの木こども美術館どんぐり | ||||
| 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） | ||||
| 吉行淳之介文学館 | ||||
| 奥大井音戯の郷 | ||||
| 岡部宿大旅籠柏屋 | ||||
| 島田市博物館 | ||||
| 島田市博物館分館 | ||||
| 川根本町資料館やまびこ | ||||
| 森町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 蓮華寺文化財記念館 | ||||
| 藤枝市郷土博物館 |
Libraries in Tanokuchi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南アルプス山岳図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 森町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 浜松市立水窪図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 焼津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 焼津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 磐田市立豊岡図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 藤枝市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 静岡市立藁科図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 静岡市立藁科図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tanokuchi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday flea market | |||||
| さおしん | |||||
| 焼津さかなセンター | |||||
| 金谷青果市場 |
Hotels in Tanokuchi
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tanokuchi
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tanokuchi
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tanokuchi
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tanokuchi
24 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tanokuchi
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tanokuchi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tanokuchi
8 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 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tanokuchi
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | FSZ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hamakita Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tanokuchi
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 中川根郵便局 | |
| 千頭郵便局 | |
| 地名郵便局 | |
| 寸又峡簡易郵便局 | |
| 川根郵便局 | |
| 徳山郵便局 | |
| 日向郵便局 | |
| 杉簡易郵便局 | |
| 笹間郵便局 | |
| 藤川簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tanokuchi
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 久円寺 | |
| 大泉院 | |
| 宝珠寺 | |
| 岩嶽神社 | |
| 登福寺 | |
| 竜光院 |
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What is the population of Tanokuchi?
Tanokuchi has a population of 6,206 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 230.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tanokuchi 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 Tanokuchi?
Tanokuchi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.2 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tanokuchi?
The job market in Tanokuchi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 199 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tanokuchi?
The median home value in Tanokuchi is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.