Kurashiki Population 2026

Kurashiki has a population of 483,576, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okayama. Roughly 0.4% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kurashiki (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

483,576

Rank in Japan

#34

Coordinates

34.58°N, 133.77°E

~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

553 km

343 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okayama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Okayama	724,691	#21
Tsuyama	102,294	#264
Sōja	69,030	#404
Tamano	67,786	#414
Kasaoka	50,160	#550
Akaiwa	43,742	#623
Maniwa	42,725	#637
Ibara	41,460	#652

Cities near Kurashiki

Sōja69,030 people · ~10 km away
Asakuchi32,772 people · ~16 km away
Okayama724,691 people · ~17 km away
Kamogatachō-kamogata18,412 people · ~17 km away
Tamano67,786 people · ~18 km away
Kasaoka50,160 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kurashiki?

Kurashiki has a population of 483,576 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kurashiki in?

Kurashiki is located in Okayama, Japan.

Is Kurashiki the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 553 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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