Aterazawa, Japan

Yamagata · Japan

Aterazawa is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 7,646. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

7,646 Population 69/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
55.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Aterazawa

Aterazawa

The Aterazawa Line is a railway line in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company. It connects Kita-Yamagata Station in Yamagata with Aterazawa Station in Ōe. All trains run through to and from Yamagata Station.

People

Population7,646
Density69/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Population7,646
Population Density69 / sq mi
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Coordinates38.3843°, 140.2119°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceYamagata
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation55.2 inches (1,402 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.2 inches (33 cm)

About Aterazawa

Aterazawa is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 7,646. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Aterazawa

Aterazawa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1216 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 83.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 69.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 64.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 67.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 75.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 100.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 176.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 161.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 116.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 122.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 73.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.9
Aterazawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below Japan avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area110.1 sq mi (285.3 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates38.3843°N, 140.2119°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.22"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,064 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 141 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 121 km
Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 125 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 129 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 123 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 92 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 140 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 136 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 70 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 126 km
Aug 4, 2019 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.3 140 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 113 km
Aug 19, 2011 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.2 149 km
May 13, 2011 31 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.1 148 km
Jul 25, 2003 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan M6.1 68 km
Mar 12, 2011 55 km SE of Ishinomaki, Japan M6.1 137 km
May 18, 2013 50 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.0 132 km
Mar 11, 2011 15 km E of Namie, Japan M6.0 132 km
Mar 11, 2011 17 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.0 136 km
Aug 10, 1996 25 km NE of Shinj?, Japan M6.0 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 2 220 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 140 km
2011 Roke Category 1 290 km
2005 Mawar Category 1 271 km
2004 Ma-on Category 2 210 km
2002 Higos Category 1 55 km
2001 Danas Category 1 221 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 169 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 72 km
1998 Stella Category 1 247 km
1996 Violet Category 1 272 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 241 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 174 km
1981 Thad Category 1 265 km
1981 Gay Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1833 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 9.0 m 85 109 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 85 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 92 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 77 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 141 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 71 km
2011 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 3 121 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake - 726 68 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 136 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake - 117 113 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 33 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 59 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 72 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 81 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 81 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 82 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 88 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 119 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 142 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 161 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 169 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 177 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 179 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 179 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 67°F (20°C) 5.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in

Aterazawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Aterazawa

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
寒河江市立高松小学校 - - - -
寒河江市立陵西中学校 - - - -
Aterazawa Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Aterazawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Aterazawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dewazakura Art Museum
Goto Museum
Hiroshige Museum
Mogami Yoshiaki historical museum
Mogami Yoshiaki historical museum
Sake museum
Sake museum
Tendo Municipal Shogi Museum
Tendo Museum
Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum
Yamagata City Local History Museum
Yamagata Kenritsu Hakubutsukankyoiku Museum
Yamagata Kenritsu Hakubutsukankyoiku Museum
Yamagata Museum of Art
Yamagata Museum of Art
Yamagata Prefectural Museum
Yamagata Prefectural Museum
エコミュージアム コアセンター創遊館
上山城
古澤酒造資料館
大江町 歴史民俗資料館
大石田町立歴史民俗資料館
天童民芸館
山の村美術館
山の村美術館
山形県産業科学館
山形県産業科学館
山形県芸文美術館
山形県芸文美術館
山形酒のミュージアム＆湯けむり屋台つまみ
山形酒のミュージアム＆湯けむり屋台つまみ
山辺町 ふるさと資料館
斎藤茂吉記念館
斎藤茂吉記念館
最上徳内記念館
東根市東の杜資料館
東根市美術館
河北町紅花資料館
真下慶治郎記念美術館
芭蕉・清風歴史資料館
蟹仙洞
金澤翔子記念館
高松和紙民俗資料館

Libraries in Aterazawa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
どんがホール0.0
上山市立図書館0.0
天童市立図書館0.0
寒河江市立図書館0.0
山形大学医学部 附属図書館医学部分室0.0
山形大学医学部 附属図書館医学部分室0.0
山形市立図書館 北部分館0.0
山形市立図書館 北部分館0.0
山形県図書館0.0
山形県図書館0.0
市民図書館0.0
村山市図書館0.0
東根市図書館0.0
虹のプラザ0.0
西川町立図書館0.0
遊学館0.0

Farmers Markets in Aterazawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
山形生花卸売市場
生活協同組合共立社 コープひがしはら

Hotels in Aterazawa

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

玉川旅館
西田旅館

Restaurants in Aterazawa

24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

あしたば食堂
いとうそばや
カネミ食堂
きくや
しまこ
そば処　まるたや
そば処ふもと
ノカタチ食堂
まるきや
まるきん
みどりや寿し店
やきとり千客
やきとり栄ちゃん
レストラン桃花水
丸五そばや
寿しこう
寿し割烹克久
手打ち武兵ェそば
杉っ子
秋葉亭
竜馬
蝶屋菓子店
豊家
関野家

Cafes in Aterazawa

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

クレープハウス&カフェ メープル
迎賓館

Monuments in Aterazawa

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

三重塔

Clinics in Aterazawa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

奥山医院

Dentists in Aterazawa

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

五十嵐歯科医院
公平歯科医院
太田歯科

Veterinaries in Aterazawa

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

犬猫せいの診療所

Train Stations in Aterazawa

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aterazawa
Shibahashi

Bus Stations in Aterazawa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

左沢駅

Gas Stations in Aterazawa

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Eneos
Esso
JP #5104734537
出光

Banks in Aterazawa

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kirayaka Bank Aterazawa Branch
山形中央信用組合 左沢支店
山形銀行 左沢支店

Breweries in Aterazawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Zao Brewery
Zao Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Aterazawa

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Aterazawa

33 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Water Jump Miyagi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Mary 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Budoh Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Izumigatake Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spring Valley Izumi Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mount Gassan Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakurai Garden Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hachimoriyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hagurosan Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Uenono Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Onikobe Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akiyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grandeco Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Sarukura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Liza World 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Doshojidaira Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yokone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenoko Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Onogawa Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yonezawa Snow World 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kuriko International Ski & Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tengendai Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sannokura 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Aterazawa

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sendai AirportSDJLarge Airport
Shonai AirportSYOMedium Airport
Yamagata AirportGAJMedium Airport
Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip-Small Airport
Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark-Small Airport
Izumigatake Paragliding School-Small Airport
JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield-Small Airport
Kakuda Airfield-Small Airport
Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Aterazawa

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aterazawa Post Office
Murayama Hongo Post Office
Sagae Miyauchi Summary Post Office
Sango Summary Post Office
Shiraiwa Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aterazawa

29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
三嶋神社
光徳寺
光明院
八幡神社
加茂神社
医王寺薬師本堂
大澤寺
天満宮
宝蔵院
実相院
山門
巨海院
日吉神社
最上院
本山慈恩寺
松嶺稲荷神社
法界寺
熊野神社
熊野神社
称念寺
腰王神社
臥龍亭
華蔵院
酒井神社
長登寺観音堂
長福寺
駒竹稲荷大明神社
高松神社
龍泉寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aterazawa

What is the population of Aterazawa?

Aterazawa has a population of 7,646 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 110.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aterazawa?

Aterazawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches, with 13.2 inches of snow.

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