Climate
About Shizuoka
Shizuoka is a city in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of about 693,389 inhabitants. About 30.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.1. The average taxable income is about 356.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 491/km² (ranked #266 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 52.9% and the city counts 27 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 4.7% (-1.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shizuoka to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Shizuoka — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Shizuoka — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Shizuoka recorded 3,620 births and 9,313 deaths (natural change -5,693), with 23,824 people moving in and 24,223 moving out (net migration -399).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Shizuoka — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 262 standard points in Shizuoka: residential land averages 95,116 yen/m² (median 87,050, highest 335,000), commercial land averages 253,425 yen/m², with an average change of +0.80 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Shizuoka
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Shizuoka.
Train stations near Shizuoka
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Shizuoka population?
About 693,389 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Shizuoka?
About 491 inhabitants/km² (area 1411.9 km²).
Average rent in Shizuoka?
About 3,119 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Shizuoka to Tokyo?
About 142 km in a straight line.