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Wakasu, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Wakasu is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 11,094. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Wakasu
Wakasu also known as Wakasu Island, is an island located in Kōtō, Tokyo. It is located south of Shin-Kiba and is connected to a new unnamed island to the south by the Tokyo Gate Bridge.
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| Population | 11,094 |
| Population Density | 347 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6035°, 130.6434° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.5 inches (2,019 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Wakasu
Wakasu is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 11,094. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wakasu vs Japan Average
Income: Wakasu 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) | 355 |
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 | 4,438 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wakasu
Wakasu 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 1987 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 32.0 sq mi (82.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6035°N, 130.6434°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 | 36 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 125 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 112 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 114 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 132 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 111 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 129 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 109 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 150 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 124 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 110 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 124 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 144 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 129 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 114 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 112 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 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 |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 53 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 77 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 78 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 93 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 103 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 112 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 154 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Wakasu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Wakasu
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立松合小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wakasu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Wakasu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| Kumamoto Water Science Museum | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| Yatsushiro Municipal Museum | ||||
| みやはらの里絵画館 | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 城南町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 天草パールマリア館 | ||||
| 宇城市不知火美術館 | ||||
| 宮原歴史資料館 | ||||
| 御船町恐竜博物館 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 東陽石匠館 | ||||
| 松井文庫驥斎 | ||||
| 水竹居の館 | ||||
| 水竹居資料館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 秋山幸二ギャラリー | ||||
| 竜北歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Wakasu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| せんちょう図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上天草市立松島図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 城南町立隈牟田文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇土市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立三角図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 市立姫戸図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御船町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立とみあい図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wakasu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ひめんなきなっせ市場 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト |
Hotels in Wakasu
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wakasu
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wakasu
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wakasu
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wakasu
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Wakasu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Dome Kumamoto |
Ski Resorts Near Wakasu
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 Wakasu
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wakasu
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 大岳郵便局 | |
| 松合郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Wakasu
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 福永医院 | ||
| 福永医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wakasu
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 北鹿野天満宮 | |
| 大口神社 | |
| 大歳神社 | |
| 大神宮 | |
| 大見神社 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 天満宮(西浦神社) | |
| 寿専寺 | |
| 手場神社 | |
| 救之浦神社 | |
| 永尾剱神社 | |
| 聞成寺 | |
| 西恵比寿堂(西浜神宮) | |
| 金刀比羅宮 | |
| 金毘羅宮 | |
| 高峰寺 | |
| 龍神宮 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Wakasu
What is the population of Wakasu?
Wakasu has a population of 11,094 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 347 people per square mile, spread across 32.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Wakasu 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 Wakasu?
Wakasu 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 80°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.5 inches.
How is the job market in Wakasu?
The job market in Wakasu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 355 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wakasu?
The median home value in Wakasu is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.