Ashibetsu, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Ashibetsu is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 12,775. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Ashibetsu
Ashibetsu is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,775 |
| Population Density | 38 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5097°, 142.1856° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.6 inches (37 cm) |
About Ashibetsu
Ashibetsu is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 12,775. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Ashibetsu
Ashibetsu has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1114 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 334.0 sq mi (865.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5097°N, 142.1856°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 101 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 42 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 57 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 69 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 112 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 135 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 141 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 143 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 148 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 153 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 181 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in |
Ashibetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Ashibetsu
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Ashibetsu High School | - | - | - | - |
| 星槎大学芦別キャンパス | - | - | - | - |
| 星槎国際高等学校 芦別学習センター | - | - | - | - |
| Keisei Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 芦別市立上芦別小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 芦別市立芦別中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 芦別市立 芦別小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ashibetsu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ashibetsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa City Museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Science Museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Science Museum | ||||
| Furano Wine Factory | ||||
| Komorebinomori memorial hall | ||||
| Miura Ayako Literature Museum | ||||
| Miura Ayako Literature Museum | ||||
| Yumetsumugi | ||||
| かみすながわ炭鉱館 | ||||
| 三笠市立博物館 | ||||
| 三菱美唄記念館 | ||||
| 上砂川町無重力科学館 | ||||
| 木と暮らしの情報館 | ||||
| 木と暮らしの情報館 | ||||
| 西美の杜美術館 |
Libraries in Ashibetsu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toko Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 富良野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芦別市３３立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤平市図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ashibetsu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 富良野地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Ashibetsu
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ashibetsu
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ashibetsu
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ashibetsu
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ashibetsu
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ashibetsu
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ashibetsu
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ashibetsu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Taisetsu Arena |
Ski Resorts Near Ashibetsu
32 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Boyodai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Touma Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mashike Choei Shokanbetsudake Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hokuryu Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Santa present park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahidake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishikariheigen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sahoro | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minami Furano | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shintokuyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tomamu Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nipo Town | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Classe Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Anpeizan ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hidaka Kokusai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ashibetsu
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | Large Airport |
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shintoku Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | - | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | - | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ashibetsu
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上芦別なまこ山簡易郵便局 | |
| 上芦別郵便局 | |
| 常磐郵便局 | |
| 芦別渓水簡易郵便局 | |
| 野花南郵便局 | |
| 頼城郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ashibetsu
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park | |
| 上芦別神社 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 光現寺 | |
| 北本願寺 | |
| 北海道大観音 | |
| 十二支苑 | |
| 善祥蜜寺 | |
| 報国寺 | |
| 大心寺 | |
| 大本寺 | |
| 大照寺 | |
| 天理教芦別分教会 | |
| 宣教寺 | |
| 寂光山志願寺 | |
| 日秀寺 | |
| 本誓寺 | |
| 永昌寺 | |
| 浄徳寺 | |
| 班渓神社 |
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Waterfalls Near Ashibetsu
3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ashibetsu.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 三段滝 | |
| 夫婦滝 | Height: 20 |
| 月見の滝 | Height: 10 |
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What is the population of Ashibetsu?
Ashibetsu has a population of 12,775 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 334.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ashibetsu?
Ashibetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 14.6 inches of snow.
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