About Gotenba
Gotenba is a city in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of about 86,614 inhabitants. About 25.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 46.4. The average taxable income is about 330.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 444/km² (ranked #283 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 50.1% and the city counts 7 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 25.1% (-1.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Gotenba to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Gotenba — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Gotenba — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Gotenba recorded 515 births and 998 deaths (natural change -483), with 3,678 people moving in and 4,219 moving out (net migration -541).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Gotenba — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 15 standard points in Gotenba: residential land averages 86,090 yen/m² (median 75,100, highest 153,000), commercial land averages 113,000 yen/m², with an average change of +0.36 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Gotenba
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Gotenba.
Train stations near Gotenba
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Gotenba population?
About 86,614 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Gotenba?
About 444 inhabitants/km² (area 194.9 km²).
Average rent in Gotenba?
About 2,673 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Gotenba to Tokyo?
About 79 km in a straight line.