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Tonoshō, Japan

Kagawa · Japan

Tonoshō is a small city in Kagawa, Japan with a population of 12,915. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
12,915 Population 450/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
57.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$29,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $360/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,915
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density450/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,800
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,000
Rent$360
Housing Units5,166

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain57.4 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population12,915
Population Density450 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates34.4805°, 134.1702°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagawa
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation57.4 inches (1,458 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,800
Median Age49.8 years

About Tonoshō

Tonoshō is a small city in Japan (Kagawa) with a population of 12,915. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tonoshō has a population of 12,915 with a density of 450 people per square mile, spread across 28.7 square miles. The median age is 49.8 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,915
Total Population
450
People / sq mi
49.8yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
28.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tonoshō vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tonoshō is $29,800, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 413 business establishments.

Income: Tonoshō vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,800
60% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)413

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tonoshō is $72,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $360 (69% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,166 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$72,000
74% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$360
69% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,166

Property Tax

Climate in Tonoshō

Tonoshō has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1140 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.9°C / 43°F 2.1° / 9.7° 38.4
Feb 6.4°C / 44°F 2.2° / 10.5° 46.6
Mar 9.4°C / 49°F 4.9° / 14° 81.0
Apr 14.7°C / 58°F 9.7° / 19.7° 75.5
May 19.8°C / 68°F 15° / 24.7° 100.9
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 19.9° / 27.6° 153.0
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24° / 31.6° 160.4
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 25° / 32.8° 102.2
Sep 25°C / 77°F 21.3° / 28.8° 156.2
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.2° 126.3
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 9° / 17.5° 54.4
Dec 8.1°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.1° 44.7
Tonoshō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area28.7 sq mi (74.4 km²)
Population Density450/sq mi
Coordinates34.4805°N, 134.1702°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.33"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 79 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 144 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 62 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 124 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 140 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 130 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 127 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 132 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 98 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 120 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 113 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 126 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 98 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 139 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 92 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 61 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 104 km
Oct 13, 1995 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan M4.9 88 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 70 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

46 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 166 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 70 km
2018 Trami Category 1 144 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 50 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 269 km
2017 Noru Category 1 101 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 197 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 165 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 200 km
2014 Halong Category 1 183 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 220 km
2011 Roke Category 3 236 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 106 km
2009 Melor Category 1 230 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 199 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 242 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 235 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 271 km
2004 Songda Category 2 202 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 25 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 113 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 87 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 83 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 113 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 145 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 129 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 7.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 9.3 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in Driest

Tonoshō has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Tonoshō

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立北浦小学校
町立四海小学校
町立土庄中学校
町立渕崎小学校
町立池田小学校
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Radio Stations near Tonoshō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tonoshō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ando Museum
animo museum 有森裕子資料館
animo museum 有森裕子資料館
Benesse House Beach
Benesse House Museum
Bizen Osafune Sword Village Bizen Osafune Sword Museum
Chichu Art Museum
Hayashibara Art Museum
Hayashibara Art Museum
Herb craft Milos
Hishionogogendai Museum
Inujima Seirensho Art Museum
Kakonoura Historical Museum
Lee Ufan Museum
Les Archives du Cœur
Marukin Soy Sauce Factory
Megi House
Naoshima Neew Museum of Art
Naoshima New Museum of Art
Ogijima Lighthouse Museum
Okaden Museum
Okaden Museum
Okayama Orient Museum
Okayama Orient Museum
Okayama Prefectural Museum
Okayama Prefectural Museum
Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art
Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art
Onigashima Oninoyakata Museum
Sanuki Folk Art Museum
Shikoku Mura Gallery
Shodoshima Yokai Museum
Takamatsu City Museum of Art
Takamatsu Heike Monogatari History Museum
Takamatsu Historical Archive
Teshima Art Museum
The Kagawa Museum
Tobias Rehberger
Valley Gallery
Yashima Temple Museum
Yokoo House
Yumejikyodo Museum
Yumejikyodo Museum
イサム・ノグチ庭園美術館 (Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum)
さぬき市歴史民俗資料館
さぬき市産業資料館
ベル・串田記念館
吉備路文学館
吉備路文学館
壺井栄文学館
夢二生家記念館・少年山荘
夢二郷土美術館 夢二生家記念館
岡山市埋蔵文化財センター
岡山市埋蔵文化財センター
岡山市水道記念館
岡山市水道記念館
岡山映像ライブラリーセンター
岡山映像ライブラリーセンター
岡山淡水魚水族館
岡山淡水魚水族館
左甚五郎美術館
左甚五郎美術館(閉館中)
平尾篤勇美術館
平賀源内先生遺品館
政田民俗資料館
政田民俗資料館
日本化石資料館
日本化石資料館
旧恵利家住宅
木下大サーカス記念館
木下大サーカス記念館
海遊文化館
渓雨資料館
渓雨資料館
漆芸研究所
瀬戸内市立美術館
瀬戸内市立邑久郷土資料館
瀬戸内海歴史民俗資料館
犬島精錬所美術館
石の民俗資料館
神野郷土館
竹久夢二生家
與田寺宝物館
西大寺文化資料館
西大寺文化資料館
讃岐国分寺跡資料館
郷土館
須恵古代館
香川大学博物館
香川県文化会館
香川県自然科学館
高松城陳列館

Libraries in Tonoshō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kagawa Prefectual Library0.0
Ogijima Library0.0
Okayama Prefectural Library0.0
Okayama Prefectural Library0.0
Takamatsu City Library0.0
Takamatsu City Mure Library0.0
うみの図書館0.0
さぬき市寒川図書館0.0
さぬき市志度図書館0.0
三木町文化交流プラザ0.0
内海町立図書館0.0
図書館0.0
図書館0.0
国分寺町立図書館0.0
土庄町立中央図書館0.0
岡山市立中央図書館0.0
岡山市立中央図書館0.0
岡山市立幸町図書館0.0
岡山市立幸町図書館0.0
岡山理科大学図書館0.0
岡山理科大学図書館0.0
東かがわ市とらまる図書館0.0
玉野市立図書館0.0
西大寺緑花公園緑の図書室0.0
西大寺緑花公園緑の図書室0.0

Farmers Markets in Tonoshō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
岡山市中央卸売市場
新鮮市場きむら
新鮮市場きむら

Hotels in Tonoshō

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asahiya Ryokan
Shodoshima International Hotel
Shodoshima Seaside Hotel Matsukaze
オーキドホテル
ホテルグリーンプラザ小豆島
ホテル鹿島荘
入船
天空ホテル海盧
太陽のおうち
小豆島グランドホテル

Restaurants in Tonoshō

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Joyfull
Nagisa
The White Marine
おいでや
かりえん
こまめ食堂
ちりめん屋
ブラ・ドゥ・メール
南国
味彩
小豆島ラーメン HISHIO
島キッチン
食堂101号室

Cafes in Tonoshō

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commune Cafe & Bar
Teshima Art Museum Cafe and Shop
カフェ シヨル
豊島美術館カフェ

Theatres in Tonoshō

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teshima usaginingen Theater

Monuments in Tonoshō

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jitakenoko mounded tomb
風の舞

Zoos in Tonoshō

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Choshi-Kei Monkey Park

Bus Stations in Tonoshō

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #186161882
唐櫃岡集会所前
唐櫃岡集会所前

Gas Stations in Tonoshō

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENOS
JP #965401416
JP #965401420
JP #965401421
Showa Shell

Breweries in Tonoshō

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kawazu Brewing
Setouchi Beer
宮下酒造株式会社
宮下酒造株式会社

Stadiums & Teams in Tonoshō

TeamLeagueDivision
奥市公園相撲場

Ski Resorts Near Tonoshō

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ikawa Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Tonoshō

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okayama Momotaro AirportOKJLarge Airport
Takamatsu AirportTAKLarge Airport
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTKSLarge Airport
JGSDF Aonogahara East AirstripSmall Airport
JGSDF Aonogahara West AirstripSmall Airport
JGSDF Nihonbara AirfieldSmall Airport
Kasaoka Air StationSmall Airport
Kohnan AirportSmall Airport
Yoshiigawa Eku GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tonoshō

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bizen Inushima Summary Post Office
Futagoura Summary Post Office
Ikeda Post Office
Kitaura Post Office
Olive-no-Shima Post Office
Onude Post Office
Shikai Post Office
Tonosho Post Office

Treatment Centers in Tonoshō

51 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
COMPASS WALK
Mashima Internal Medicine/Cardiology Clinic
Senoo clinic
あきやまクリニック
あけぼのクリニック
あだち内科クリニック
うららか
こくぶ脳外科・内科クリニック
コンパスウオーク
ザグスタ
しんしあ訪問看護リハビリステーション
すこやかこどもクリニック
セシルメディカルクリニック
せとうちクリニック
たくふう庵
はっとり小児科医院
ばば耳鼻咽喉科
ふくだ眼科クリニック
ヘルスケアオフィス
みやはら耳鼻咽喉科
むらかわクリニック
やしまリハビリステーション
リハプライド・さいだいじ
丸亀町アイクリニック
五感リハビリ倶楽部
仏生山駅前診療所
創心會岡南地域リハビリケアセンター
北山胃腸科外科医院
喜樂整骨院
大森整形外科
大西整形外科クリニック
小野医院
屋島おおはら内科・消化器内科クリニック
山田医院
岡山みなみクリニック
岩部医院
康愛クリニック
松山胃腸科外科
橋本産婦人科医院
河合外科内科
田辺医院
福田小児科医院
竹原内科医院
綾田クリニック
藤本耳鼻咽喉科クリニック
藤田皮膚科医院
野田医院
高松e眼科
高松内視鏡クリニック
高松市歯科救急医療センター
高松紺屋町クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tonoshō

51 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hoshoin Temple 54
Jyodo-ann Budist temple nr. 61 Shodoshima henro
佛谷山 41
保安寺 40
光明寺 38
光明庵 65
円満寺 74
十輪寺
地蔵寺堂 45
多聞寺 46
大乗殿 62
大聖寺 75
宝憧坊 51
小豆島霊場会総本院
愛染寺 32
救世堂 73
旧八幡宮 52
本覚寺 53
東林庵 49
松林寺 68
松風庵 39
松風庵 64
林庵 35
栂尾山 47
歓喜寺 77
毘沙門堂 48
江洞窟 60
浄土寺 43
浄源坊 57
湯舟山 44
滝ノ宮堂 71
滝湖寺 73
滝湖寺奥之院 笠ヶ滝 72
瑞雲堂 67
瑠璃堂 69
甘露庵 59
等空庵 66
等空庵 66
納骨堂
蓮華庵 63
藤原寺 76
行者堂 56
西の滝 42
西光寺 58
観音堂 55
遊苦庵 50
金剛寺
金剛寺奥之院 三暁庵 76
長勝寺 33
長勝寺 70
雲胡庵 78

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 Tonoshō

What is the population of Tonoshō?

Tonoshō has a population of 12,915 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 450 people per square mile, spread across 28.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tonoshō expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,800, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $360 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Tonoshō?

Tonoshō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.4 inches.

How is the job market in Tonoshō?

The job market in Tonoshō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 413 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tonoshō?

The median home value in Tonoshō is $72,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $360.

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