Kanuma (鹿沼市) is a city in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, with a population of approximately 94,926 as of 2020. The city is known for its rich history, being the former castle town of the Kanuma Domain in the Edo period, and for its traditional crafts, such as woodworking and lacquerware. Kanuma hosts the annual Imamiya Shrine Festival, famous for its ornate festival floats. The city's economy is primarily agricultural, with significant production of soba and strawberries. 

💻 Kanuma City Official Government Website

Districts and Postal Codes in Kanuma

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District Postal Code
Asaucho 〒322-0058
Asahigaoka 〒322-0345
Asahicho 〒322-0035
Azumacho 〒322-0022
Aburadenmachi 〒322-0342
Ikenomori 〒322-0018
Ishibashicho 〒322-0055
Izumicho 〒322-0062
Isomachi 〒322-0536
Itaga 〒321-1111
Imamiyacho 〒322-0068
Iriawano 〒322-0307
Uwanomachi 〒322-0021
Owadamachi 〒322-0525
Oribashicho 〒322-0005
Kaijimamachi 〒322-0027
Kashiwagi 〒322-0304
Kazono 〒322-0252
Kamiishikawa 〒322-0015
Kamiokubo 〒322-0102
Kamikasuo 〒322-0423
Kamikuga 〒322-0254
Kamizaimokucho 〒322-0065
Kamitamachi 〒322-0066
Kamidonomachi 〒322-0045
Kaminagano 〒328-0211
Kaminarabumachi 〒322-0522
Kaminanmamachi 〒322-0346
Kamihinata 〒322-0076
Kamewadamachi 〒322-0534
Kita Akazukamachi 〒322-0533
Kitahanda 〒322-0301
Ginza 〒322-0052
Kusagyu 〒322-0101
Kuchiawano 〒322-0305
Kuno 〒322-0303
Kubocho 〒322-0051
Kobodai 〒322-0024
Koya 〒322-0009
Kogashimachi 〒322-0008
Saiwaicho 〒322-0023
Sakaecho 〒322-0028
Sakatayama 〒322-0069
Sakenoya 〒322-0047
Sasaharada 〒322-0078
Satsukicho 〒322-0014
Samemachi 〒322-0343
Sankocho 〒322-0041
Shioyamamachi 〒322-0527
Shimoishikawa 〒322-0017
Shimookubo 〒322-0103
Shimokasuo 〒322-0421
Shimokuga 〒322-0253
Shimozaimokucho 〒322-0056
Shimozawa 〒322-0256
Shimotakeshimachi 〒322-0004
Shimotamachi 〒322-0036
Shimotoobe 〒322-0079
Shimonagano 〒328-0212
Shimonarabumachi 〒322-0523
Shimonanmamachi 〒322-0341
Shimohinata 〒322-0075
Shimoyokomachi 〒322-0054
Shirakuwada 〒322-0011
Suehirocho 〒322-0038
Senjumachi 〒322-0061
Sendo 〒322-0002
Takeshi 〒322-0007
Tamadamachi 〒322-0072
Teramachi 〒322-0057
Tenjincho 〒322-0067
Tochikubo 〒322-0001
Toharicho 〒322-0063
Tomioka 〒322-0006
Toriidocho 〒322-0044
Nakaawano 〒322-0306
Nakakasuo 〒322-0422
Nakatamachi 〒322-0037
Nakamachi 〒322-0053
Nasaharamachi 〒322-0528
Nigamidoumachi 〒322-0003
Nishikanumamachi 〒322-0073
Nishizawamachi 〒322-0344
Nishimoro 〒322-0029
Nikkounarabumachi 〒322-0521
Niregimachi 〒322-0526
Nozawamachi 〒322-0535
Nojiri 〒322-0251
Hanaokamachi 〒322-0049
Higashi Suehirocho 〒322-0039
Hikida 〒322-0255
Hiyoshicho 〒322-0074
Fukaiwa 〒322-0077
Fukazu 〒322-0013
Fukahodo 〒322-0302
Fujiemachi 〒322-0532
Fuchumachi 〒322-0034
Fudokorocho 〒322-0033
Fudokorohoncho 〒322-0032
Bunkabashicho 〒322-0064
Horaicho 〒322-0042
Matsubara 〒322-0012
Midoricho 〒322-0025
Minamiuenomachi 〒322-0531
Minamicho 〒322-0524
Mino 〒322-0071
Mutsumicho 〒322-0031
Muraimachi 〒322-0048
Momiyamamachi 〒322-0046
Moro 〒322-0026
Yorozucho 〒322-0043
Ryutsu center 〒322-0016

Start with the postal code, the prefecture, the city, the district, and then the number of the block and housing unit. Then end with the person’s name.
Here’s an example of how to write a Japanese address in English.
〒170-3293
Tokyo
Ginza, Chuo-ku
5-2-1
Mr. Taro Tanaka

For more information on how to write a Japanese address, see this article.


To type the Japanese postal code, first type the character code '3012.' Then press ALT + X and Japan's postal code symbol will appear.


To obtain an address in Kanuma for receiving mail, sign up for a virtual address service like MailMate. MailMate provides you with a mailing address for receiving Japanese mail and packages. MailMate can also be used for company registration in Kanuma, along with mail handling for Japanese properties (e.g., akiya, Airbnb, minpaku, etc.)


There are two types of PO boxes available in Kanuma. The first type of PO box is provided by Kanuma Post and is only available for individuals with a daily volume of mail. The second type of PO box is provided by private services with no limits on daily mail volume. Learn more about how to open a PO box in Japan.


Japan Post offers Standard Mail for regular letters and small parcels, typically delivered in 2-3 days. Express Mail speeds this up to 1-2 days. Registered Mail adds tracking and insurance, requiring a signature on delivery. Yu-Pack handles larger parcels with tracking and insurance, delivered in 1-3 days. Letter Pack provides flat-rate options for documents and small items, with tracking available. EMS is for international express delivery, offering fast service to over 120 countries. Non-Standard Mail covers items exceeding standard size and weight limits. Private couriers like Yamato Transport's Takkyubin offer domestic and international parcel delivery with tracking. Sagawa Express provides similar services, including same-day delivery and refrigerated shipping. International couriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS offer express delivery with tracking and insurance. Specialized services include Cool TA-Q-BIN for refrigerated items, Yu-Mail for books and CDs, and Smart Letter for small documents. These options cover varying needs for speed, cost, and security. For more information on international shipping options, check out this article.


To send mail or packages from Kanuma to your home country using Japan Post, costs vary based on the service type and parcel weight. For Airmail, rates range from ¥2,050 for a 1kg parcel to ¥64,850 for a 30kg parcel. Surface Mail is cheaper, starting at ¥1,800 for a 1kg parcel to ¥21,000 for a 30kg parcel, but it takes longer. Factors affecting costs include weight, distance, and chosen service. Discounted rates are available for bulk shipments. For detailed rates and more information, visit the article here.


For sending mail and packages from Kanuma via Japan Post, the weight limit is 30 kg for most services. The size restrictions include a maximum combined length and girth of 3 meters (300 cm). For smaller parcels, the combined length and girth should not exceed 2 meters (200 cm). Specific dimensions and weight limits may vary depending on the service chosen (Airmail, Surface Mail, etc.). For detailed information, refer to the article here.


To print an international parcel label for Japan Post, start by creating an account on Japan Post's International Mail My Page Service. Register both sender and recipient information, then select the desired shipping service, such as EMS or Airmail. Input the shipment details, including content description, shipping date, and parcel weight. After reviewing and confirming all entered information, use the provided printer icon to print the label. For more details, refer to this article.