Utsunomiya Population 2026
Utsunomiya has a population of 518,757, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tochigi. Roughly 0.4% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
518,757
Rank in Japan
#29
Coordinates
36.57°N, 139.88°E
~137 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
99 km
61 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tochigi
Cities near Utsunomiya
- Hōshakuji29,229 people · ~12 km away
- Kanuma94,903 people · ~14 km away
- Ujiie30,366 people · ~15 km away
- Kaminokawa31,243 people · ~15 km away
- Shimotsuke60,274 people · ~17 km away
- Mibu39,474 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Utsunomiya?
Utsunomiya has a population of 518,757 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Utsunomiya in?
Utsunomiya is located in Tochigi, Japan.
Is Utsunomiya the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 99 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.