All Countries
Akaigawa, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Akaigawa is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 1,165. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Akaigawa, Japan
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Akaigawa
Akaigawa is a village located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 1,165 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0833°, 140.8172° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.9 inches (1,395 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 20.6 inches (52 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Akaigawa
Akaigawa is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 1,165. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Akaigawa vs Japan Average
Income: Akaigawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37 |
Business (County)
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 | 466 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 108.1 sq mi (280.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0833°N, 140.8172°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 134 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 113 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 81 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 146 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 53 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 50 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niseko (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 27 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 29 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 60 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 64 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 72 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 114 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 145 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 156 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 177 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.3 in |
Akaigawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (2.7").
Schools in Akaigawa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立銀山中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立銀山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立赤井川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立赤井川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Akaigawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Akaigawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Japan Museum | ||||
| Glass Gallery | ||||
| glass workshop | ||||
| Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum | ||||
| Nitori Museum of Art | ||||
| Old Nihon Yusen Building | ||||
| Otaru City Board of Education Temple Cave Preservation Hall | ||||
| Otaru City General Museum | ||||
| Otaru City General Museum Canal Hall | ||||
| Otaru City Otaru Museum of Art | ||||
| Otaru Music Box Hall Number 2 Antique Museum | ||||
| Otaru Romankan | ||||
| Shu Ogawara Museum of Art | ||||
| Steam locomotive building museum | ||||
| Tanaka Sake Brewery Museum | ||||
| ウイスキー博物館 | ||||
| ステンドグラス美術館 | ||||
| よいち水産博物館 | ||||
| 余市宇宙記念館「スペース童夢」 | ||||
| 倶知安風土館 | ||||
| 共和町かかし古里感 | ||||
| 市立小樽文学館 | ||||
| 総合博物館 | ||||
| 西村計雄記念美術館 | ||||
| 赤井川村郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Akaigawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otaru City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 余市町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小樽商科大学付属図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Akaigawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit and vegetable market | |||||
| Regional wholesale shop | |||||
| 三角市場 | |||||
| 妙見市場 | |||||
| 新南樽市場 | |||||
| 水業市場 | |||||
| 水業市場 | |||||
| 鱗友朝市 | |||||
| 鱗友朝市 | |||||
| 鱗友朝市 |
Restaurants in Akaigawa
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Akaigawa
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Akaigawa
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Akaigawa
27 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwanai Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shakotan Town | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishikariheigen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowcruse ONZE | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Consadole Niki Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kiroro Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muroran-shi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahigaoka Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chisennupri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko United | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Suttsu Town Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rusutsu Resort Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Funamidai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pirika Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Akaigawa
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Akaigawa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| akaigawa post office | |
| 銀山郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Akaigawa
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 孝徳寺 | |
| 浄宣寺 | |
| 赤井川神社 |
Quick Facts
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Akaigawa.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Akaigawa
What is the population of Akaigawa?
Akaigawa has a population of 1,165 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 108.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Akaigawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 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 Akaigawa?
Akaigawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.9 inches, with 20.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Akaigawa?
Akaigawa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Akaigawa?
The median home value in Akaigawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.