Climate
About Kashiwa
Kashiwa is a city in Chiba, Japan, with a population of about 426,468 inhabitants. About 25.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 46.7. The average taxable income is about 387.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 3,718/km² (ranked #61 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 60.0% and the city counts 18 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 56.3% (+3.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kashiwa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kashiwa — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kashiwa — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kashiwa recorded 2,881 births and 4,468 deaths (natural change -1,587), with 20,700 people moving in and 18,765 moving out (net migration +1,935).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kashiwa — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 96 standard points in Kashiwa: residential land averages 142,841 yen/m² (median 124,000, highest 365,000), commercial land averages 663,667 yen/m², with an average change of +5.10 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kashiwa
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kashiwa.
Train stations near Kashiwa
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kashiwa population?
About 426,468 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kashiwa?
About 3,718 inhabitants/km² (area 114.7 km²).
Average rent in Kashiwa?
About 3,649 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kashiwa to Tokyo?
About 32 km in a straight line.