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Echigawa, Japan
Shiga · Japan
Echigawa is a small city in Shiga, Japan with a population of 20,893. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 20,893 |
| Population Density | 916 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1667°, 136.2000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shiga |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.2 inches (1,731 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,800 |
| Median Age | 46.2 years |
About Echigawa
Echigawa is a small city in Japan (Shiga) with a population of 20,893. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Echigawa vs Japan Average
Income: Echigawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,800 |
| 55% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 669 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $88,000 |
| 69% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $440 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 8,357 |
Property Tax
Climate in Echigawa
Echigawa has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1999 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1667°N, 136.2000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 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 | 111 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 96 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 28 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 105 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 122 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 58 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 121 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 141 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 161 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 172 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Echigawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (3.4").
Schools in Echigawa
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立湖東第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立能登川東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立能登川西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立秦荘西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立能登川高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 愛知川ドレスメーカー学院 | - | - | - | - |
| 東近江市立能登川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 愛荘町立愛知川東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 滋賀県立愛知高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 愛荘町立愛知中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立五個荘小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 愛荘町立愛知川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立五個荘中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 東近江市立能登川南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立能登川北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立稲枝西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Echigawa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 | bossa nova, jazz | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Echigawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hikone Castle Museum | ||||
| Kaikoku Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kaiyodo Figure Museum | ||||
| Keiunkan | ||||
| Moriyama municipal burial Cultural Property Center | ||||
| Nagahama Art Center | ||||
| Nagahama castle museum | ||||
| Ohmi railway museum | ||||
| Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Shiga Safari Museum | ||||
| Umoregi House | ||||
| Yammer Museum | ||||
| Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum | ||||
| ヴォーリズ記念館 | ||||
| エコミュージアム関ケ原 | ||||
| おきしま資料館 | ||||
| ガリ版伝承館 | ||||
| ブルーメの丘美術館 | ||||
| みなくち子どもの森 | ||||
| みなくち子どもの森自然館 | ||||
| 三島池ビジターセンター | ||||
| 世界凧博物館八日市大凧会館 | ||||
| 中仙道守山宿郷土人形館 | ||||
| 中村商家保存館 | ||||
| 伊吹山文化資料館 | ||||
| 伊藤忠兵衛記念館 | ||||
| 八日市文化芸術会館 | ||||
| 国友鉄砲の里資料館 | ||||
| 多賀町立博物館・多賀の自然と文化の館 | ||||
| 巖谷一六・小波記念室 | ||||
| 愛知川用水資料館 | ||||
| 愛荘町立博物館 科学館 文化財資料室 | ||||
| 愛荘町立愛知川びんてまりの館 | ||||
| 愛荘町立歴史文化博物館 | ||||
| 成田美術館 | ||||
| 日登美美術館 | ||||
| 日野駅鉄道ミュージアム | ||||
| 昆虫爬虫類ワールド | ||||
| 木地師資料館 | ||||
| 東海道石部宿歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東近江市五個荘近江商人屋敷藤井彦四郎邸 | ||||
| 東近江市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 東近江市立近江商人郷土館 | ||||
| 東近江市能登川博物館 | ||||
| 柏原宿歴史館 | ||||
| 栗東市出土文化財センター | ||||
| 栗東歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 栗東歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 比良美術館 | ||||
| 氏郷公記念館 | ||||
| 海洋堂フィギュアミュージアム 黒壁 | ||||
| 湖東歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 滋賀大学経済学部附属史料館 | ||||
| 滋賀県平和祈念館 | ||||
| 琵琶湖周航の歌資料館 | ||||
| 琵琶湖干拓資料館 | ||||
| 田上郷土史料館 | ||||
| 田上郷土史料館収蔵庫 | ||||
| 甲南ふれあいの館 | ||||
| 甲賀市水口城資料館 | ||||
| 甲賀市水口城資料館 | ||||
| 甲賀市水口歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 甲賀忍術博物館 | ||||
| 秀鐘館 | ||||
| 立命館守山創立資料館 | ||||
| 米原市醒井宿資料館 | ||||
| 草津宿本陣 | ||||
| 草津宿街道交流館 | ||||
| 街道水郷美術館 | ||||
| 西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂 | ||||
| 西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂 | ||||
| 観峰館 | ||||
| 豊会館 | ||||
| 近江八幡市立かわらミュージアム | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（旧判家住宅） | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（旧西川家住宅） | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（歴史民俗資料館） | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（郷土資料館） | ||||
| 近江商人博物館・中路融人記念館 | ||||
| 近江日野商人ふるさと館「旧山中正吉邸」 | ||||
| 近江日野商人館 | ||||
| 近江日野商人館 | ||||
| 近江聖人中江藤樹記念館 | ||||
| 野口謙蔵記念館 | ||||
| 金堂まちなみ保存交流館 | ||||
| 長浜伝統産業館 和の仕事 | ||||
| 長浜市曳山博物館 | ||||
| 長浜鉄道スクエア | ||||
| 雪野展示館 | ||||
| 高島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 黒壁美術館 |
Libraries in Echigawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azuchi Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hikone Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hino Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Koka city Minakuchi library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuchiyama Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアセンター | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 五箇荘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八日市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 多賀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 守山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 守山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 愛荘町立愛知川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市率愛東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立永源寺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立永源寺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立湖東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立湖東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立能登川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗東市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 滋賀大学 部属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲良町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲賀市甲南図書交流館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秦荘町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秦荘町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 竜王町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 米原市立山東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 米原市立近江図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 草津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野洲図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長浜市立びわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長浜市立長浜図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長浜市立長浜図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立今津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立図書館新旭図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立安曇川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立安曇川図書館高島分館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Echigawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| おうみんち | |||||
| おうみんち | |||||
| 平和堂 | |||||
| 水口卸売市場 |
Hotels in Echigawa
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Echigawa
30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Echigawa
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Echigawa
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Echigawa
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Echigawa
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Echigawa
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Echigawa
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Echigawa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Echigawa
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Echigawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biwako Brewery | ||||
| TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY | ||||
| クラフトビール工房 | ||||
| ハッピー太郎醸造所 | ||||
| 彦根麦酒 荒神山醸造所 |
Stadiums & Teams in Echigawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Echigawa
9 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Biwako Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kutsuki Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakodateyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gransnow Okuibuki | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ohana Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akoyama Skijo Snowpal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yogo Kogen Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Imajo 365 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Echigawa
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Large Airport |
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | NKM | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | - | Small Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Akeno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Echigawa
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Echigawa Post Office | |
| Gokasho Post Office | |
| Gokasho Yamamoto Post Office | |
| Hikone Honjo Post Office | |
| Koto Shodo Post Office | |
| Notogawa Fukudo Post Office | |
| Notogawa Post Office | |
| Notogawako Post Office | |
| 八木荘簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Echigawa
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Yamamoto Clinic | ||
| コス小児科 | ||
| すぎうら皮膚科医院 | ||
| せの耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| ふじさわ小児クリニック | ||
| 三愛小児科アレルギー科 | ||
| 伊藤内科クリニック | ||
| 白波瀬小児科 | ||
| 神吉医院 | ||
| 須津整形外科 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Echigawa
53 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hiyoshi Shrine | |
| Houmanji | |
| Ishiba-ji Temple | |
| kan non syou temple | |
| Kannonsho-ji Temple | |
| Kitamuki Juichiji Iwaya Kannon | |
| Shozui-ji Temple | |
| WEC Japan HQ | |
| Zensho-ji Temple | |
| 上山天満天神社 | |
| 上山神社 | |
| 乎加神社 | |
| 乎加神社 幣殿 | |
| 五箇神社 | |
| 五霞神社 | |
| 井上神社 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 勝光寺 | |
| 勝徳寺 |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Echigawa
What is the population of Echigawa?
Echigawa has a population of 20,893 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 916 people per square mile, spread across 22.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Echigawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,800, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $440 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Echigawa?
Echigawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches.
How is the job market in Echigawa?
The job market in Echigawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 669 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Echigawa?
The median home value in Echigawa is $88,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440.