About Kashiwazaki
Kashiwazaki is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 81,526 inhabitants. About 33.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 53.5. The average taxable income is about 292.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 184/km² (ranked #393 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 61.4% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 15% (-6.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kashiwazaki to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kashiwazaki — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kashiwazaki — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kashiwazaki recorded 319 births and 1,343 deaths (natural change -1,024), with 1,680 people moving in and 1,986 moving out (net migration -306).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kashiwazaki — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 7 standard points in Kashiwazaki: residential land averages 29,983 yen/m² (median 30,000, highest 41,500), commercial land averages 51,500 yen/m², with an average change of -2.31 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kashiwazaki
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kashiwazaki.
Train stations near Kashiwazaki
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kashiwazaki population?
About 81,526 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kashiwazaki?
About 184 inhabitants/km² (area 442.0 km²).
Average rent in Kashiwazaki?
About 2,493 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kashiwazaki to Tokyo?
About 213 km in a straight line.