About Shiojiri
Shiojiri is a city in Nagano, Japan, with a population of about 67,241 inhabitants. About 28.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.3. The average taxable income is about 325.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 232/km² (ranked #360 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.5% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 17.1% (+0.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shiojiri to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Shiojiri — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Shiojiri — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Shiojiri recorded 413 births and 806 deaths (natural change -393), with 2,366 people moving in and 2,304 moving out (net migration +62).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Shiojiri — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 9 standard points in Shiojiri: residential land averages 55,040 yen/m² (median 55,200, highest 61,500), commercial land averages 60,800 yen/m², with an average change of +0.32 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Shiojiri
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Shiojiri.
Train stations near Shiojiri
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Shiojiri population?
About 67,241 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Shiojiri?
About 232 inhabitants/km² (area 290.0 km²).
Average rent in Shiojiri?
About 2,757 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Shiojiri to Tokyo?
About 162 km in a straight line.