Climate
About Ichihara
Ichihara is a city in Chiba, Japan, with a population of about 269,524 inhabitants. About 29.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.5. The average taxable income is about 340.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 732/km² (ranked #227 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 59.7% and the city counts 13 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 24.6% (-1.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ichihara to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Ichihara — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Ichihara — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Ichihara recorded 1,346 births and 3,355 deaths (natural change -2,009), with 8,692 people moving in and 9,514 moving out (net migration -822).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Ichihara — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 72 standard points in Ichihara: residential land averages 60,220 yen/m² (median 62,950, highest 137,000), commercial land averages 159,043 yen/m², with an average change of +4.53 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Ichihara
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Ichihara.
Train stations near Ichihara
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Ichihara population?
About 269,524 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Ichihara?
About 732 inhabitants/km² (area 368.2 km²).
Average rent in Ichihara?
About 2,755 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Ichihara to Tokyo?
About 40 km in a straight line.