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Fujiyoshida, Japan

Yamanashi · Japan

Fujiyoshida is a mid-size city in Yamanashi, Japan with a population of 48,782. Elevation: 3,461 ft (1,055 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
48,782 Population 825/sq mi density
3,461 ft Elevation 1,055 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
72.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$30,600 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,600 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population48,782
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density825/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,600
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units19,513

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain72.6 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation3,461 ft (1,055 m)
Population48,782
Population Density825 / sq mi
Elevation3,461 ft (1,055 m)
Coordinates35.4403°, 138.7959°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceYamanashi
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation72.6 inches (1,845 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.2 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$30,600
Median Age49.2 years

About Fujiyoshida

Fujiyoshida is a mid-size city in Japan (Yamanashi) with a population of 48,782. The city sits at an elevation of 3,461 feet (1,055 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Fujiyoshida has a population of 48,782 with a density of 825 people per square mile, spread across 59.1 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

48,782
Total Population
825
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
59.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Fujiyoshida vs Japan Average

The median household income in Fujiyoshida is $30,600, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,561 business establishments.

Income: Fujiyoshida vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,600
59% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,561

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fujiyoshida is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 19,513 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units19,513

Property Tax

Climate in Fujiyoshida

Fujiyoshida 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 1127 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 71.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 81.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 75.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 105.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 144.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 120.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 153.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 194.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.5
Fujiyoshida experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,461 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below Japan avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,461 ft (1,055 m)
Area59.1 sq mi (153.1 km²)
Population Density825/sq mi
Coordinates35.4403°N, 138.7959°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.6"
91% above Japan avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,536 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 92 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 140 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 91 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 138 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 132 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 139 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 27 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 82 km
Apr 10, 2005 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M5.9 146 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 108 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 96 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 63 km
Apr 29, 2012 5 km NNW of T?gane, Japan M5.8 142 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 130 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 86 km
Sep 20, 2003 12 km SSE of Kamogawa, Japan M5.7 134 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 139 km
Mar 6, 1996 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan M5.6 17 km
Jul 23, 2000 63 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.6 149 km
Jul 27, 2000 65 km SE of Shimoda, Japan M5.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

39 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 295 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 258 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 82 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 58 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 145 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 285 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 221 km
2017 Lan Category 1 270 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 142 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 70 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 294 km
2011 Roke Category 3 63 km
2009 Melor Category 1 257 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 238 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 277 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 41 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 74 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 53 km
2003 Etau Category 1 236 km
2002 Higos Category 2 78 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 74 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 123 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 74 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m 88 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 91 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 79 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 82 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 141 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 94 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 92 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 132 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 139 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake 84 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 94 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake 90 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 150 45 km
1589 SURUGA, JAPAN Earthquake 90 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 69 km
1241 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 61 km
818 TOKAIDO Eruption + Earthquake 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 11 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 31 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 66 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 84 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 97 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 110 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 111 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 115 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 124 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 129 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 130 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 133 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 134 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 140 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
March 33°F (0°C) 4.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 5.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 9.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 8.4 in
August 67°F (20°C) 11.5 in Warmest, Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 10.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 7.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in Driest

Fujiyoshida has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Fujiyoshida

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Fujiyoshida

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biodiversity Center Exhibition Room
Fuji Motor Sports Museum
Fuji Museum
Hakone checkpoint
Hakone Geomuseum
Hakone Museum of Art
Hakone Sekisho historical museum
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
Hannoki Bayashi Shiryokan
Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
Kawaguchiko Muse Hall
Kawaguchiko Music Forest
Kitahara Museum
Kunimasu Museum
Mount Fuji Radar Dome Museum
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre
Narukawa Museum of Art
Pola Museum of Art
Shingen-Mochi Factory Theme Park
Treasure Hall
Treasure Stone Museum
Venetian Glass Museum
Wine Museum
Yamanashi Gem Museum
Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center
Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center
ギャラリーアバルト自動車美術館
クニマス
ドールハウス美術館
なるさわ富士山博物館
フジヤマミュージアム
やまなし伝統工芸館
三島由紀夫文学館
中央市豊富郷土資料館
中郷館
俳句の館風生庵
写真・絵手紙体験学習館
大月市郷土資料館
太宰治記念館
奇石博物館
宝物殿
富士の駅 地震体験館
富士ビジターセンター
富士吉田市歴史民俗博物館
富士吉田市歴史民俗博物館
富士山レーダードーム館
富士山資料館
小さな蔵の美術館
山本丘人記念館
山本丘人記念館
山梨大学赤レンガ館
山梨県立博物館
山梨県立科学館
山梨県立考古博物館
市立勝沼ぶどうの国文化館
御殿場スポーツカーガーデン
復生記念館
徳富蘇峰館
恩賜林記念館
森のミュージアム
武田氏館跡歴史館
河口湖自動車博物館 自動車館
河口湖自動車博物館 飛行舘
玉村豊男ライフアートミュージアム
甲府市民俗資料館
石仏群と歴史館
石和写真美術館
石和町民俗文化財展示館
笛吹市春日居郷土館
笛吹市青楓美術館
箱根ドールハウス美術館
箱根武士の里美術館
藤村記念館
資料館
都留いきものふれあいの里
都留市博物館ミュージアム都留
都留市商家資料館
都留市尾県郷土資料館
釈迦堂遺跡博物館

Libraries in Fujiyoshida

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
勝沼町図書館0.0
図書館0.0
大月市立図書館0.0
富士吉田市立図書館0.0
富士宮市立中央図書館0.0
富士宮市立中央図書館0.0
富士宮市立中央図書館0.0
富士宮市立西富士図書館0.0
富士市立富士文庫0.0
富士市立富士文庫0.0
富士河口湖町立図書館0.0
小山町立図書館0.0
山中湖情報創造館0.0
山梨市立図書館0.0
山梨県立図書館0.0
御殿場市立図書館0.0
忍野村立おしの図書館0.0
甲府市立図書館0.0
笛吹市一宮図書館0.0
笛吹市八代図書館0.0
笛吹市境川図書室0.0
笛吹市御坂図書館0.0
笛吹市春日居ふるさと図書館0.0
笛吹市石和図書館0.0
芝川図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館裾野市民文化センター図書室0.0
都留市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Fujiyoshida

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
う宮〜な
大渕ふる里村
大渕ふる里村
農民市場粟倉店
農産物直売所

Hotels in Fujiyoshida

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PICA Fujiyama
ホテルベル鐘山
忍野観光ビジネスホテル

Restaurants in Fujiyoshida

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fujiyama Beer
River's ede
Sanso Kiku-ya
Unjo-Kaku
地ビールレストラン シルバンズ
木こり
松葉バーベキュー

Cafes in Fujiyoshida

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe甲州路
OWL CAFE LUCA
中の茶屋

Monuments in Fujiyoshida

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

五合目 中宮

Theme Parks in Fujiyoshida

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oshino Shinobi no Sato
富士すばるランド

Gas Stations in Fujiyoshida

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ESSO
Esso

Breweries in Fujiyoshida

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Persona Brewery
牧野酒造合資会社

Stadiums & Teams in Fujiyoshida

TeamLeagueDivision
静岡県富士水泳場

Ski Resorts Near Fujiyoshida

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Blanche Takayama 0.0 $0
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski 0.0 $0
Echo Valley 0.0 $0
Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK 0.0 $0
Shirakabako Royal Hill 0.0 $0
Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shirakaba 2 in 1 0.0 $0
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 $0
Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi 0.0 $0
Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama 0.0 $0
Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Fujimi Panorama Resort 0.0 $0
Kamui Misaka Ski 0.0 $0
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Fujiyoshida

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZLarge Airport
Chofu AirportMedium Airport
Iruma Air BaseMedium Airport
JASDF Shizuhama Air BaseMedium Airport
JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility AtsugiNJAMedium Airport
Oshima AirportOIMMedium Airport
Yokota Air BaseOKOMedium Airport
Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing AreaSmall Airport
Fujikawa AirstripSmall Airport
Fukiage AirstripSmall Airport
Futaba AirportSmall Airport
Honda AirportSmall Airport
Izu Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Kannami Glider ParkSmall Airport
Kannami Hang Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Kawane Skypark GliderportSmall Airport
Kirigamine GliderportSmall Airport
Kuge Flying Club AirstripSmall Airport
Kumagaya Flying Club Osato AirfieldSmall Airport
Kumagaya Trike Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Miho AirfieldSmall Airport
Mint AirstripSmall Airport
Nirasaki GliderportSmall Airport
Oshino Sky Sports ClubSmall Airport
Tachikawa AirfieldSmall Airport
Tokyo Flying Club AirstripSmall Airport
Yuhikoku Kawajima AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fujiyoshida

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fuji Sancho Post Office
富士山五合目簡易郵便局(定期開設局)

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Fujiyoshida

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspirationCultural2013

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fujiyoshida

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine
Komitake shrine
Komitake Shrine
Kyougatake temple
冨士御室浅間神社
御室浅間神社
新屋山神社奥宮

Explore Near Fujiyoshida

Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Things to See Near Fujiyoshida

7 places within 15 km

🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Fuji Fuketsu Cave
🌄 Viewpoints (6)
  • • 4th Station
  • • Ashiwadayama View Point
  • • Fuji mountain
  • • Momiji Tunnel
  • • Okuniwa
  • + 1 more

🇯🇵 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

Volcanoes Near Fujiyoshida

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m 1708

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Fujiyoshida

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Cultural · inscribed 2013
The beauty of the solitary, often snow-capped, stratovolcano, known around the world as Mount Fuji, rising above villages and tree-fringed sea and lakes has long been the object of pilgrimages and inspired artists and poets. The inscribed property consists of ...

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 Fujiyoshida

What is the population of Fujiyoshida?

Fujiyoshida has a population of 48,782 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 825 people per square mile, spread across 59.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Fujiyoshida expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,600, 59% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fujiyoshida?

Fujiyoshida has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fujiyoshida?

The job market in Fujiyoshida is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,561 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fujiyoshida?

The median home value in Fujiyoshida is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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