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Tōji, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Tōji is a small town in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 931. Elevation: 1,594 ft (486 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 931 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4000°, 130.8333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 111.3 inches (2,826 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Tōji
Tōji is a small town in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 931. The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 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 111.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tōji vs Japan Average
Income: Tōji vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 30 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 372 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 121.5 sq mi (314.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4000°N, 130.8333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 63 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 129 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 90 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 135 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 93 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 110 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 127 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 110 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 121 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 127 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 83 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 100 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 84 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 123 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 96 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 82 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 104 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 121 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 103 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 52 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 60 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 64 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 74 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 86 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 111 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 134 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 11.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 20.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 21.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Tōji has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 111.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.6") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Tōji
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立泉第五小学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 村立五木北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立五木北小学校平沢津分校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 村立五木東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立五木西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立五木西小学校端海野分校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 県立人吉高等学校五木分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立五木中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tōji
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tōji
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yatsushiro Municipal Museum | ||||
| みやはらの里絵画館 | ||||
| 人吉城歴史館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉鉄道ミュージアム MOZOCAステーション868 | ||||
| 宇城市不知火美術館 | ||||
| 宮原歴史資料館 | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 平家の里 | ||||
| 東陽石匠館 | ||||
| 松井文庫驥斎 | ||||
| 水竹居の館 | ||||
| 水竹居資料館 | ||||
| 湯前まんが美術館 | ||||
| 秋山幸二ギャラリー | ||||
| 竜北歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Tōji
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あさぎり町深田校区公民館図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| あさぎり町須恵文化ホール図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| せんちょう図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 人吉市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八代市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八代市立図書館 かがみ分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八火図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立不知火図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立小川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立豊野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tōji
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉無田商店 |
Restaurants in Tōji
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tōji
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tōji
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tōji
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tōji
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tōji
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 五家荘郵便局 | |
| 五木郵便局 | |
| 宮園簡易郵便局 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tōji
What is the population of Tōji?
Tōji has a population of 931 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 121.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tōji expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Tōji?
Tōji 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 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.3 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tōji?
The job market in Tōji is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tōji?
The median home value in Tōji is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.