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Hirosaki, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Hirosaki is a large city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 168,739. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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People
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| Population | 168,739 |
| Population Density | 834 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5931°, 140.4725° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.7 inches (1,390 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.6 inches (42 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Hirosaki
Hirosaki is a large city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 168,739. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hirosaki vs Japan Average
Income: Hirosaki vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 205 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 7 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 67,496 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hirosaki
Hirosaki has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1659 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 202.4 sq mi (524.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 834/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5931°N, 140.4725°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 137 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 117 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 53 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 99 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 91 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 135 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 129 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 130 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 141 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 39 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 136 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 16 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 35 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 36 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 74 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 78 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 94 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 94 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 95 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 97 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 138 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 147 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 164 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 170 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 5.1 in |
Hirosaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (3.4").
Colleges & Universities in Hirosaki
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirosaki Gakuin University | University | — | Visit → |
| Hirosaki University Bunkyo-cho Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Hirosaki University Gakuen-cho Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Hirosaki University Honcho Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Shibata Gakuen University Junior College | College | — | Visit → |
| 弘前医療福祉大学 | University | — | — |
| 弘前医療福祉大学短期大学部 | University | — | — |
Schools in Hirosaki
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 弘前市立小沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立第四中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立和徳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立福村小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立松原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立桔梗野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前学院聖愛中学高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前大学教育学部附属特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立弘前高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立弘前聾学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立千年小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立岩木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Hirosaki Chien Elementery School | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立豊田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Aomori Prefectural Hirosaki Minami High School | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立弘前第一養護学校高等部 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立津軽中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前厚生学院 | — | — | — | — |
| 三ツ矢自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立青柳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 個別指導塾アクティブ 早稲田校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森英智予備校 弘前末広校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前職業能力開発校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前高校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立弘前中央高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立大成小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前病院附属看護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立第五中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立第三中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 柴田女子高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立文京小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立朝陽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立堀越小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前市立第三大成小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 弘前東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 青森県立弘前工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hirosaki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hirosaki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aomori Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Dam museum | ||||
| Hirosaki City Museum | ||||
| Jomon Jiyukan | ||||
| Neputa Mura Museum | ||||
| Sanmaru Museum | ||||
| お山のおもしえ学校 | ||||
| こどもの森ビジターセンター | ||||
| つがる市縄文展示資料館 カルコ | ||||
| 五所川原市 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 吉幾三コレクションミュージアム | ||||
| 太宰治「思ひ出」の館 | ||||
| 弘前藩歴史館 | ||||
| 板柳町立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 森林科学館 ジュピター | ||||
| 津軽こけし館 | ||||
| 田舎館村博物館 | ||||
| 百石町展示館 | ||||
| 立佞武多の館 | ||||
| 鏡ヶ丘記念館 |
Libraries in Hirosaki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| つがる市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五所川原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弘前市立岩木図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hirosaki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 津軽りんご市場 | |||||
| 虹のマート |
Hotels in Hirosaki
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hirosaki
124 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hirosaki
40 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hirosaki
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hirosaki
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hirosaki
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hirosaki
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hirosaki
30 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hirosaki
21 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hirosaki
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hirosaki
13 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hirosaki
31 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hirosaki
29 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hirosaki
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hirosaki
8 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hirosaki
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hirosaki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hirosaki
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hirosaki
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Ōminato Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hirosaki
29 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akudo Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Aoyama Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Ekimae Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Hamanomachi Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Honcho Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Jonan Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Josei Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Joto Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Kamenokomachi Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Kamisukimachi Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Katada Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Kikyonomachi Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Kozawa Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Matsubara Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Oshimizu Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Sakaizeki Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Sasamoricho Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Shinakawamachi Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Suehiro Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Tajomachi Post Office | |
| Hirosaki Tomita Post Office | |
| Hirosakiu Matsugae Post Office | |
| Iwaki Post Office | |
| Mukaikomagoshi Summary Post Office | |
| Osawa Summary Post Office | |
| Soma Post Office | |
| Toriino Summary Post Office | |
| 弘前市茂森郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Hirosaki
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| アラヤ医院 | ||
| かきざき胃腸科内科クリニック | ||
| よこの循環器呼吸器内科医院 | ||
| りょう内科 | ||
| 三戸内科胃腸科 | ||
| 三戸眼科 | ||
| 井上整形外科 | ||
| 工藤内科クリニック | ||
| 工藤内科クリニック | ||
| 成田あつしクリニック | ||
| 木村文祥内科 | ||
| 村岡整形外科クリニック | ||
| 村林内科 | ||
| 梅原内科胃腸科 | ||
| 疾病予防施設 慈恵クリニック | ||
| 西部整形外科医院 | ||
| 阿部レディースクリニック |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Hirosaki
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Shirakami-Sanchi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hirosaki
78 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aomori Prefecture Gokoku Shrine | |
| Saishoin Temple | |
| Taiguji Temple | |
| 三嶽山 清安寺 | |
| 三嶽神社 | |
| 久渡寺 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 別処山 宝積院 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 和徳稲荷神社 | |
| 大浦山 海蔵寺 | |
| 天徳寺 | |
| 天理教 弘前分教会 | |
| 天理教津軽大教会 | |
| 専徳寺 | |
| 崇教真光 弘前道場 | |
| 幸福の科学 | |
| 廣野神社 | |
| 弘前カトリック教会 | |
| 弘前天満宮 |
Quick Facts
Around Hirosaki
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Hirosaki
What is the population of Hirosaki?
Hirosaki has a population of 168,739 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 834 people per square mile, spread across 202.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hirosaki expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Hirosaki?
Hirosaki has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.7 inches, with 16.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hirosaki?
Hirosaki has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 205 business establishments in the area, including 88 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Hirosaki?
The median home value in Hirosaki is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.