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Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Aizu-Wakamatsu is a large city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 118,159. Elevation: 781 ft (238 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 118,159 |
| Population Density | 799 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4914°, 139.9455° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.7 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Aizu-Wakamatsu
Aizu-Wakamatsu is a large city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 118,159. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet (238 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Aizu-Wakamatsu vs Japan Average
Income: Aizu-Wakamatsu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 462 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Healthcare | 85 |
| Retail | 32 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 47,264 |
Property Tax
Climate in Aizu-Wakamatsu
Aizu-Wakamatsu has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1268 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 147.9 sq mi (383.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4914°N, 139.9455°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 117 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 128 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 148 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 146 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 145 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 130 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 147 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bandaisan (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 17 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 34 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 34 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 38 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 41 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 67 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 84 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 85 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 87 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 90 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 92 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 149 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 154 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Aizu-Wakamatsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.9").
Colleges & Universities in Aizu-Wakamatsu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIZUビューティーカレッジ | College | — | — |
| University of Aizu | University | — | Visit → |
| 会津大学短期大学部 | College | — | — |
Schools in Aizu-Wakamatsu
54+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 第五中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立一箕小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立会津学鳳高校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立会津高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 会津若松市立川南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 会津若松市立 門田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立会津養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 会津若松市立第六中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 会津若松市立一箕中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大熊中学校 仮設校舎 | — | — | — | — |
| 東山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 荒館小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 本郷中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧本郷第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立行仁小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧湊中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 会津若松市立 湊学園 | — | — | — | — |
| 会津若松市立 城西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 会津若松市立 小金井小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 第四中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 永和小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 会津若松市立 大戸中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 神指小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 城南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 松長小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立本郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北会津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福島県立葵高等学校第２グランド | — | — | — | — |
| 県立会津若松看護専門学院 | — | — | — | — |
| ザベリオ学園中学校（私立） | — | — | — | — |
| 一箕中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大戸中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧湊中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立会津学鳳中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 第六中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| ザベリオ学園高等学校（私立） | — | — | — | — |
| 仁愛高等学校（私立） | — | — | — | — |
| 県立会津第二高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 若松第一高等学校（私立） | — | — | — | — |
| 本郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 葵進学教室 | — | — | — | — |
| カワイ音楽教室 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鶴城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立城北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立日新小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 学校法人若松第一高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立会津工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立葵高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 会津若松ザベリオ学園高 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立若松商業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立謹教小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 第三中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Aizu-Wakamatsu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Aizu-Wakamatsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizu Bukeyashiki | ||||
| Aizu Folklore Museum | ||||
| Dr.Noguchi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Fukushima Museum | ||||
| Saito Kiyoshi Museum of Art | ||||
| White Tigers Memorial Hall | ||||
| アートフォトギャラリー三遊 | ||||
| あいづぎゃらりー | ||||
| ネパール博物館 | ||||
| らんぷの館 | ||||
| 会津新選組記念館 Aizu Shinsengumi Museum | ||||
| 会津武家屋敷 | ||||
| 会津歴史資料館 | ||||
| 会津米沢街道桧原歴史館 | ||||
| 会津美里町歴史資料収蔵室 | ||||
| 会津若松市歴史資料センター「まなべこ」 | ||||
| 喜多方カイギュウランドたかさと | ||||
| 喜多方市美術館 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵の里 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵品美術館 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵座敷美術館 | ||||
| 大内宿町並み展示館 | ||||
| 大川ダム資料館 | ||||
| 天鏡閣 | ||||
| 日中線記念館（旧熱塩駅) | ||||
| 昭和レトロミュージアム | ||||
| 昭和レトロミュージアム 2号館 | ||||
| 會津藩校日新館 | ||||
| 甲斐本家蔵座敷 Kai Residence | ||||
| 白虎隊伝承史学館 | ||||
| 磐梯山噴火記念館 | ||||
| 第二資料館 | ||||
| 諸橋近代美術館 | ||||
| 霊寶殿 | ||||
| 青龍 |
Libraries in Aizu-Wakamatsu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 会津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 会津大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 喜多方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田沼文藏記念館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館iimo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aizu-Wakamatsu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 会津若松市公設地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Aizu-Wakamatsu
41 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Aizu-Wakamatsu
255 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Aizu-Wakamatsu
43 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Aizu-Wakamatsu
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Aizu-Wakamatsu
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Aizu-Wakamatsu
4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Aizu-Wakamatsu
2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Aizu-Wakamatsu
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Aizu-Wakamatsu
32 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Aizu-Wakamatsu
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Aizu-Wakamatsu
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Aizu-Wakamatsu
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aizu-Wakamatsu
29 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aizu-Wakamatsu
32 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Aizu-Wakamatsu
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Aizu-Wakamatsu
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Aizu-Wakamatsu
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Aizu-Wakamatsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉の川酒造 | ||||
| 夢心酒造 | ||||
| 峰の雪酒造 | ||||
| 清川酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Aizu-Wakamatsu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Aizu-Wakamatsu
48 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Aizu-Wakamatsu
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aizu-Wakamatsu
32 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aizu Apio Post Office | |
| Aizu Hongo Post Office | |
| Aizuwakamatsu Post Office | |
| Akatsu Summary Post Office | |
| Hara Post Office | |
| Higasiyama Post Office | |
| Iimoriyama Summary Post Office | |
| Johoku Post Office | |
| Kamimiyori Post Office | |
| Kitaaizu Post Office | |
| Monden Post Office | |
| Sambommatsu Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Akai Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Asahimachi Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Ekimae Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Hashimoto Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Higashisakaemachi Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Hommachi Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Iawase Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Ikkimachi Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Kuroiwa Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Minamimachi Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Odagaki Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Sakaemachi Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Sengokumachi Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Uwamachi Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Yamagamachi Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Zaimokumachi Post Office | |
| ポスト | |
| 七日町郵便局 | |
| 収入印紙販売所 | |
| 若松山鹿町郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aizu-Wakamatsu
124 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fudo-son | |
| Hachiman jinja shrine | |
| Hachiman jinja shrine | |
| Hakusan Jinja shrine | |
| Hakusan Jinja shrine | |
| Honkoji | |
| ibo kami sama (anti wart shrine) | |
| Ishidukazan Rendaiji Temple | |
| itsukushima jinja | |
| Kikkouzan Fukushouji Temple | |
| komamori jizou | |
| komamori jizou | |
| Koutakusan Kokushouji Temple | |
| Manpukuji | |
| Myoukichisan Mitsuzouin Temple | |
| Shingosan Shoukokuji Temple | |
| Shiraito jinja shrine | |
| Shiraito jinja shrine | |
| Shoumeisan Rengeji Temple | |
| Taga Jinja shrine |
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Around Aizu-Wakamatsu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Aizu-Wakamatsu
What is the population of Aizu-Wakamatsu?
Aizu-Wakamatsu has a population of 118,159 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 799 people per square mile, spread across 147.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Aizu-Wakamatsu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Aizu-Wakamatsu?
Aizu-Wakamatsu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches, with 12.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Aizu-Wakamatsu?
The job market in Aizu-Wakamatsu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 462 business establishments in the area, including 233 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Aizu-Wakamatsu?
The median home value in Aizu-Wakamatsu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.