About Izumo
Izumo is a city in Shimane, Japan, with a population of about 172,775 inhabitants. About 30.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.8. The average taxable income is about 300.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 277/km² (ranked #337 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 59.2% and the city counts 11 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 3.9% (+0.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Izumo to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Izumo — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Izumo — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Izumo recorded 1,196 births and 2,352 deaths (natural change -1,156), with 4,718 people moving in and 4,340 moving out (net migration +378).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Izumo — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 19 standard points in Izumo: residential land averages 30,500 yen/m² (median 30,000, highest 47,000), commercial land averages 55,817 yen/m², with an average change of +0.64 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Izumo
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Izumo.
Train stations near Izumo
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Izumo population?
About 172,775 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Izumo?
About 277 inhabitants/km² (area 624.3 km²).
Average rent in Izumo?
About 2,493 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Izumo to Tokyo?
About 628 km in a straight line.