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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).
Data updated June 2026
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About 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.
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| Population | 7,646 |
| Population Density | 69 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3843°, 140.2119° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.2 inches (33 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Aterazawa vs Japan Average
Income: Aterazawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 245 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,058 |
Property Tax
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 110.1 sq mi (285.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3843°N, 140.2119°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Aterazawa
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Aterazawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Aterazawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Aterazawa
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Aterazawa
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Aterazawa
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Aterazawa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Aterazawa
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Aterazawa
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Aterazawa
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Aterazawa
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aterazawa
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aterazawa
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Aterazawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zao Brewery | ||||
| Zao Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Aterazawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Get ReportFrequently 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. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Aterazawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 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. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches, with 13.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Aterazawa?
The job market in Aterazawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 245 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Aterazawa?
The median home value in Aterazawa is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.