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Tomioka, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Tomioka is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 7,114. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tomioka
Tomioka Castle is a Japanese castle located in Tomioka, Reihoku Town, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture. During the 16th century, it was the castle of Terasawa Katataka, a daimyō who played a critical part in repressing the Shimabara Rebellion.
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| Population | 7,114 |
| Population Density | 56 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5186°, 130.0359° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.1 inches (2,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Tomioka
Tomioka is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 7,114. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tomioka vs Japan Average
Income: Tomioka vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 228 |
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 | 2,846 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tomioka
Tomioka has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1898 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 127.9 sq mi (331.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5186°N, 130.0359°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 36 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 120 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 16 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 120 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 120 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | — | — | 120 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 46 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 37 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 98 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 101 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 112 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 130 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 152 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 153 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
Tomioka has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.3") and December the driest (2.7").
Schools in Tomioka
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立下田北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立二江小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立坂瀬川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立坂瀬川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立富岡小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立志岐小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 熊本県立天草拓心高等学校 マリン校舎 | — | — | — | — |
| 苓北養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立都呂々小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立苓北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立志岐小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tomioka
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tomioka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amakusa Collegio Museum | ||||
| Chanpon Museum | ||||
| Dejima Museum | ||||
| Glass Road 1571 | ||||
| Gunkanjima Digital Museum | ||||
| Inori no Oka Art Book Museum | ||||
| Kameyama Shachu Museum | ||||
| Ko-shashin-shiryokan/ museum of old photographs | ||||
| Koshi-byo & Historical Museum of China | ||||
| Maizo-shiryokan/ museum of unearthed artifacts | ||||
| Minamishimabara-shi Art Village | ||||
| Nagasaki City Bekko Crafts Museum (The Former Nagasaki Customs Sagarimatsu Branch Office) | ||||
| Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture | ||||
| Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Exhibition | ||||
| Nagasakishi Noguchiyataro Memorial Museum | ||||
| Siebold Memorial Museum | ||||
| The Former Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Nagasaki Branch Museum | ||||
| Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum | ||||
| ナガサキピースミュージアム | ||||
| 中の茶屋・清水崑展示館 | ||||
| 五和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 口之津歴史民俗資料館分館 | ||||
| 大浦天主堂キリシタン博物館 | ||||
| 天草ロザリオ館 | ||||
| 天草市新和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 天草市立天草切支丹館 | ||||
| 崎津資料館みなと屋 | ||||
| 本渡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 苓北町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 蔵の資料館 | ||||
| 西望記念館 西望生誕之家 | ||||
| 長崎市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 雲仙お山の情報館 | ||||
| 雲仙ビードロ美術館 | ||||
| 雲仙市小浜歴史資料館 | ||||
| 雲仙市歴史資料館 南串山展示館 |
Libraries in Tomioka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加津佐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北有馬図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 原城図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 口之津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 天草市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長崎大学附属図書館 経済学部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長崎市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長崎市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長崎市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長崎市香焼図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長崎市香焼図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長崎県立長崎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長崎県立長崎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長崎県立長崎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲仙市図書館 南串山図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲仙市図書館 小浜図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tomioka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 長崎市中央卸売市場 | |||||
| 長崎花市場 |
Hotels in Tomioka
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tomioka
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tomioka
5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tomioka
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tomioka
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tomioka
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tomioka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tomioka
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tomioka
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上津深江簡易郵便局 | |
| 下田郵便局 | |
| 二江郵便局 | |
| 坂瀬川郵便局 | |
| 富岡郵便局 | |
| 苓北郵便局 | |
| 通詞島簡易郵便局 | |
| 都呂々郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Tomioka
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| どうつ耳鼻咽喉科クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tomioka
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 加藤神社 | |
| 加藤神社 | |
| 吉丸稲荷 | |
| 大神宮 | |
| 天草中央キリスト教会 | |
| 富岡神社 | |
| 富岡稲荷神社 | |
| 木場神社 | |
| 正一位稲荷神社 | |
| 袋池神社 |
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What is the population of Tomioka?
Tomioka has a population of 7,114 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 127.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tomioka 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 Tomioka?
Tomioka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.1 inches.
How is the job market in Tomioka?
The job market in Tomioka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 228 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tomioka?
The median home value in Tomioka is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.