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Awara, Japan
Fukui · Japan
Awara is a small city in Fukui, Japan with a population of 27,524. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Awara
Awara is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 9 December 2025, the city had an estimated population of 26,024 in 10,571 households and the population density of 222 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 116.98 square kilometres (45.17 sq mi). It is one of the few "hiragana cities" in Japan. Awara is a city famous for its onsen resorts and natural hotwater springs.
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| Population | 27,524 |
| Population Density | 609 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2231°, 136.1924° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukui |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.6 inches (2,225 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,200 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Awara
Awara is a small city in Japan (Fukui) with a population of 27,524. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Awara vs Japan Average
Income: Awara vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,200 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 881 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 11,010 |
Property Tax
Climate in Awara
Awara 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 2315 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 45.2 sq mi (117.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 609/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2231°N, 136.1924°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 120 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 92 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 129 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 102 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 56 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 19 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 147 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 53 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 121 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 123 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 125 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 131 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 182 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 187 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 9.8 in |
Awara has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.9") and August the driest (5.3").
Schools in Awara
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立加戸小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北潟小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大関小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立新郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立本荘小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立波松小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立金津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立金津高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立細呂木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立芦原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立芦原中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立金津中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Awara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Awara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukui City History Museum | ||||
| Motorcar Museum of Japan | ||||
| Prefectural Aviation Plaza | ||||
| あわら市郷土歴史資料館 | ||||
| おさごえ民家園 | ||||
| ふくい藤田美術館 | ||||
| みくに龍翔館 | ||||
| みくに龍翔館 | ||||
| みくに龍翔館 | ||||
| 中谷宇吉郞 雪の科学館 | ||||
| 九谷焼窯跡展示館 | ||||
| 九頭竜川資料館 | ||||
| 加賀市中谷宇吉郎雪の科学館 | ||||
| 加賀市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 加賀市美術館 | ||||
| 勧進帳ものがたり館 | ||||
| 北前船の里資料館 | ||||
| 北前船の里資料館 | ||||
| 北前船主屋敷蔵六園 | ||||
| 北前船主屋敷蔵六園 | ||||
| 北前船主屋敷蔵六園 | ||||
| 吉崎蓮如上人記念館 (Yoshizaki Gobō Rennyo Shōnin Kinenkan) | ||||
| 坂井市丸岡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 小松市立宮本三郎美術館分館・宮本三郎ふるさと館 | ||||
| 山中温泉芭蕉の館 | ||||
| 山中漆器伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 山中漆器伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 日本折紙博物館 | ||||
| 旧森田銀行本店 | ||||
| 松井秀喜ベースボールミュージアム | ||||
| 森光子一座 記念館 | ||||
| 正蓮花吉澤資料館 | ||||
| 歴町ふるさと館 | ||||
| 永平寺町緑の村四季の森文化館 | ||||
| 無限庵 | ||||
| 石川県九谷焼美術館 | ||||
| 福井市グリフィス記念館 | ||||
| 福井市愛宕坂茶道美術館 | ||||
| 福井市橘曙覧記念文学館 | ||||
| 福井市水道記念館 | ||||
| 福井市清水郷土資料館 | ||||
| 福井市美術館（アートラボふくい） | ||||
| 福井市自然史博物館 | ||||
| 福井県児童科学館 | ||||
| 福井県文書館 | ||||
| 福井県秀芳館 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館分館 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館本館 | ||||
| 福井県立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 福井県立美術館 | ||||
| 越前岬水仙ランド | ||||
| 越前松島水族館 | ||||
| 越廼ふるさと資料館 | ||||
| 那谷寺普門閣宝物館 | ||||
| 金津本陣ＩＫＯＳＳＡ | ||||
| 高田山法雲寺宝蔵 |
Libraries in Awara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あわら市芦原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| あわら市金津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| トンデモ図書室伊藤堂 | 0.0 | |||||
| トンデモ図書室伊藤堂 | 0.0 | |||||
| はるえ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| はるえ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三国町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上志比村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中野重治文庫記念丸岡町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加賀市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 坂井町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山中町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館永平寺館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 清水町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 清水町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立みどり図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立みどり図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立桜木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立桜木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美山町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Awara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 福井中央卸売市場 |
Hotels in Awara
23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Awara
33 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Awara
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Awara
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Awara
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Awara
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Awara
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Awara
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Awara
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Awara
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Awara
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Awara
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Awara
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Awara
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Awara
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Awara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukui Yatai Village | ||||
| 安本酒造 | ||||
| 安本酒造 | ||||
| 毛利酒造 | ||||
| 毛利酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Awara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Awara
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohana Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akoyama Skijo Snowpal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yogo Kogen Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Imajo 365 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynaland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IOX-AROSA | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Awara
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | KMQ | Large Airport |
| Fukui Airport | FKJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Awara
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Awara Post Office | |
| Honjo Post Office | |
| Hosorogi Post Office | |
| Kakihara Summary Post Office | |
| Kanazu Post Office | |
| Kitagata Post Office | |
| Ozeki Post Office | |
| 加戸簡易郵便局（一時閉鎖中） | |
| 波松簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Awara
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| いとう内科クリニック | ||
| きたえるーむ | ||
| デイフィットネス楽らく | ||
| トゥモローズホームリハビリセンター | ||
| ふじい眼科クリニック | ||
| 安原医院 | ||
| 山本こあらクリニック | ||
| 楽らく | ||
| 清水小児科 | ||
| 石黒耳鼻咽喉科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Awara
72 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| エホバの証人の王国会館 芦原.・加賀会衆 | |
| 二面温泉薬師寺堂 | |
| 佛言寺 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 北陸水天宮 | |
| 善久寺 | |
| 善蓮寺 | |
| 大山神社 | |
| 大溝神社 | |
| 大鳥神社 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 妙安寺 | |
| 専教寺 | |
| 市姫神社 | |
| 常盤神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Awara
What is the population of Awara?
Awara has a population of 27,524 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 609 people per square mile, spread across 45.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Awara expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,200, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Awara?
Awara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.6 inches.
How is the job market in Awara?
The job market in Awara is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 881 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Awara?
The median home value in Awara is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.