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Echizen, Japan
Fukui · Japan
Echizen is a mid-size city in Fukui, Japan with a population of 83,078. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 83,078 |
| Population Density | 744 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8857°, 136.1707° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukui |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.6 inches (2,275 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.3 inches (41 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,200 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Echizen
Echizen is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukui) with a population of 83,078. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Echizen vs Japan Average
Income: Echizen 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) | 70 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 20 |
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 | 33,231 |
Property Tax
Climate in Echizen
Echizen 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 | 55.9°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 111.7 sq mi (289.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 744/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8857°N, 136.1707°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 102 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 55 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 136 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 88 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 114 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 62 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 118 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 127 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 133 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 148 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 in |
Echizen has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.6") and August the driest (5.9").
Colleges & Universities in Echizen
Schools in Echizen
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南越養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立味真野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立坂口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立武生第二中学校坂口分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立神山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立河野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立河野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立武生商工高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 越前市万葉中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 越前市北日野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 越前市武生第二中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 越前市王子保小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 越前市武生第六中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Echizen
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Echizen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echizen Old Kiln Museum | ||||
| Fukui City History Museum | ||||
| Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum | ||||
| Kami-Warabe Washi Paper Doll Museum | ||||
| Megane museum | ||||
| Tsuruga Local History Museum | ||||
| Tsuruga Municipal Museum | ||||
| Tsuruga PR Pavilion | ||||
| Tsuruga Railway Museum | ||||
| おさごえ民家園 | ||||
| ジオラマ館 | ||||
| ふくい藤田美術館 | ||||
| まなべの館 | ||||
| 万葉館 | ||||
| 中池見人と自然のふれあいの里 | ||||
| 九頭竜川資料館 | ||||
| 人道の港 敦賀ムゼウム | ||||
| 伊藤柏翠俳句記念館 | ||||
| 劒神社宝物殿 | ||||
| 南条ふるさと資料館 | ||||
| 宇野茶道美術館 | ||||
| 日本原子力発電敦賀原子力館 | ||||
| 旧敦賀港駅ランプ小屋 | ||||
| 正蓮花吉澤資料館 | ||||
| 永平寺町緑の村四季の森文化館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 私設鉄道博物館（旧村国駅跡） | ||||
| 能楽の里歴史館 | ||||
| 能楽の里能面美術館 | ||||
| 越前がにミュージアム | ||||
| 越前岬水仙ランド | ||||
| 越前市今立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 越前市武生公会堂記念館 | ||||
| 越前市越前和紙の里紙の文化博物館 | ||||
| 越前町朝日郷土資料館 | ||||
| 越前町織田文化歴史館 | ||||
| 越廼ふるさと資料館 | ||||
| 関西電力美浜原子力ＰＲセンター | ||||
| 雨田光平記念館 | ||||
| 高田山法雲寺宝蔵 |
Libraries in Echizen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 上志比村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 今立町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南越前町立今庄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南越前町立南条図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南越前町立河野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 敦賀市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 文化の館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 武生市立図書館分館らいぶはうすラク | 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 | |||||
| 池田町立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 越前市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立図書館宮崎分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立図書館越前分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立織田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鯖江NPOセンター | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Echizen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 敦賀水産卸売市場 | |||||
| 福井中央卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Echizen
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Echizen
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Echizen
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Echizen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukui Yatai Village | ||||
| 堀口酒造 | ||||
| 安本酒造 | ||||
| 安本酒造 | ||||
| 毛利酒造 | ||||
| 毛利酒造 |
Ski Resorts Near Echizen
18 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IOX-AROSA | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynaland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Biwako Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Imajo 365 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yogo Kogen Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akoyama Skijo Snowpal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ohana Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gransnow Okuibuki | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakodateyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kutsuki Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Echizen
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | KMQ | Large Airport |
| Fukui Airport | FKJ | Medium Airport |
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Echizen
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gobuichi Post Office | |
| Kitahino Summary Post Office | |
| Kono Post Office | |
| Nuka Post Office | |
| Oshio Post Office | |
| Takefu Hirose Post Office | |
| Takefu Tsukimi Post Office | |
| Takefu Tsunehisacho Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Echizen
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 Echizen
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 味真野神社 | |
| 大塩八幡宮 拝殿 | |
| 大塩八幡宮 本殿 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 妙動寺 | |
| 専林寺 | |
| 日吉神社 | |
| 月光寺 | |
| 白山神社 | |
| 磐船宮 | |
| 神明神社 | |
| 神明神社 | |
| 秀光寺 | |
| 窓安寺 | |
| 行超寺 |
Quick Facts
Around Echizen
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Echizen?
Echizen has a population of 83,078 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 744 people per square mile, spread across 111.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Echizen 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 Echizen?
Echizen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.6 inches, with 16.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Echizen?
The job market in Echizen is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 70 business establishments in the area, including 22 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Echizen?
The median home value in Echizen is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.