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Hokuto, Japan
Yamanashi · Japan
Hokuto is a mid-size city in Yamanashi, Japan with a population of 46,888. Elevation: 2,346 ft (715 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hokuto
Hokuto is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the city had an estimated population of 45,684 in 22,091 households, and a population density of 78 inhabitants per square kilometre (200/sq mi). The total area of the city is 602.48 square kilometres (232.62 sq mi).
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 46,888 |
| Population Density | 163 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,346 ft (715 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8346°, 138.3961° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamanashi |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.4 inches (1,560 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.4 inches (21 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,600 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Hokuto
Hokuto is a mid-size city in Japan (Yamanashi) with a population of 46,888. The city sits at an elevation of 2,346 feet (715 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hokuto vs Japan Average
Income: Hokuto vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,600 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,500 |
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 | 18,755 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hokuto
Hokuto 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,346 ft (715 m) |
| Area | 288.3 sq mi (746.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8346°N, 138.3961°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 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 | 129 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 129 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 135 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 138 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 140 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 148 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 128 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 101 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokodake (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 29 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 61 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 65 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 82 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 82 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 83 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 85 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 88 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 88 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 109 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 120 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Hokuto has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.3").
Schools in Hokuto
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立長坂小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北杜市立高根西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立武川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立武川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高根清里小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立北杜高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高根東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高根北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高根中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立須玉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立須玉中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立増富小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立長坂中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立白州小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立白州中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立甲陵高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立甲陵中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立泉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立泉中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立武川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立武川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小淵沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hokuto
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hokuto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARAKURA English Garden | ||||
| Dormouse Museum | ||||
| Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum | ||||
| Kiyosato Porcelain Museum | ||||
| nakamura Keith Haring Collection | ||||
| Paul Rusch Memorial Museum | ||||
| Suntory Museum of Whisky | ||||
| オルゴール博物館ホール・オブ・ホールズ | ||||
| クリスタルミュージアム | ||||
| シャトレーゼローマンガラス美術館 | ||||
| フィリア美術館 | ||||
| やまなし伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 三分一湧水館展望ホール | ||||
| 中村キースへリング美術館 | ||||
| 井戸尻考古館 | ||||
| 京都芸術大学附属康耀堂美術館 | ||||
| 八ケ岳泰雲書道美術館 | ||||
| 八ヶ岳美術館 | ||||
| 八ヶ岳自然文化園 | ||||
| 北杜市小淵沢郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市考古資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市長坂郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市須玉歴史資料館 | ||||
| 北相木村考古博物館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立春仙美術館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源美術館 | ||||
| 南牧村美術民俗資料館 | ||||
| 南相木村民俗資料館 | ||||
| 嘯月美術館 | ||||
| 坂井考古館 | ||||
| 大泉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 富士見町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 小さな蔵の美術館 | ||||
| 尖石縄文考古館 | ||||
| 尖石縄文考古館 | ||||
| 山中鹿之助幸盛・生誕地資料館 | ||||
| 山梨大学赤レンガ館 | ||||
| 山梨県立文学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立科学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立美術館 | ||||
| 山梨県立考古博物館 | ||||
| 市民ギャラリー美術館 | ||||
| 恩賜林記念館 | ||||
| 武川民俗資料館 | ||||
| 武田氏館跡歴史館 | ||||
| 清春白樺美術館 | ||||
| 甲府市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 登美の丘ワイナリー資料館 | ||||
| 県立八ヶ岳ふれあいセンター | ||||
| 石和町民俗文化財展示館 | ||||
| 茅野市八ヶ岳総合博物館 | ||||
| 藤村記念館 | ||||
| 韮崎大村美術館 | ||||
| 韮崎市民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Hokuto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| はしば文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立玉穂生涯学習館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立田富図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市すたま森の図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市たかね図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市ながさか図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市むかわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市むかわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市ライブラリーはくしゅう | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市小淵沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市明野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立八田農業情報関連図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立櫛形図書館芦安分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立甲西図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 原村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士見町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山梨県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 昭和町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲府市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立双葉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立敷島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立竜王図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市八代図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市境川図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市石和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茅野市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茅野市民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 韮崎市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hokuto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| びっくり市 | |||||
| 道の駅南きよさと |
Hotels in Hokuto
18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hokuto
66 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hokuto
17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hokuto
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Hokuto
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hokuto
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hokuto
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hokuto
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hokuto
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hokuto
15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hokuto
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hokuto
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hokuto
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hokuto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8Peaks Brewing | ||||
| Persona Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Hokuto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hokuto
30 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 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 | — | — | — |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hokuto
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kannami Glider Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kannami Hang Glider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | — | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hokuto
25 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 北杜郵便局 | |
| 台ヶ原郵便局 | |
| 増富郵便局 | |
| 増富郵便局 | |
| 多麻郵便局 | |
| 大泉郵便局 | |
| 大開簡易郵便局 | |
| 安都玉簡易郵便局 | |
| 安都那郵便局 | |
| 小尾簡易郵便局 | |
| 小泉郵便局 | |
| 日野春郵便局 | |
| 朝神簡易郵便局 | |
| 横手簡易郵便局 | |
| 武川郵便局 | |
| 江草郵便局 | |
| 津金郵便局 | |
| 清里郵便局 | |
| 熱見郵便局 | |
| 秋田郵便局 | |
| 穂足郵便局 | |
| 篠尾郵便局 | |
| 長坂郵便局 | |
| 須玉郵便局 | |
| 駒城郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hokuto
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Suwa-jinja Shrine | |
| 三輪神社 | |
| 人生祈念館 | |
| 八ヶ岳キリスト教会 | |
| 塩川神社 | |
| 大滝神社 | |
| 妙圓寺 | |
| 宗教法人救いの光教団 神成郷 | |
| 宝蔵庫 | |
| 幸せの鐘 | |
| 建岡神社 | |
| 御崎神社 | |
| 御崎神社社墓所 | |
| 徳泉寺 | |
| 本殿 | |
| 比志神社 | |
| 熱那神社 | |
| 生長の家 森の中オフィス | |
| 石尊神社 | |
| 神楽殿 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hokuto
What is the population of Hokuto?
Hokuto has a population of 46,888 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 163 people per square mile, spread across 288.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hokuto 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 Hokuto?
Hokuto has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.4 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hokuto?
The job market in Hokuto is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,500 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hokuto?
The median home value in Hokuto is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.