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Hōshakuji, Japan
Tochigi · Japan
Hōshakuji is a small city in Tochigi, Japan with a population of 29,229. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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About Hōshakuji
Hōshakuji Station is a junction railway station in the town of Takanezawa, Tochigi, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company. The station building was designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates. The station is also a freight terminal for the Japan Freight Railway Company.
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| Population | 29,229 |
| Population Density | 883 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6333°, 139.9833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tochigi |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,800 |
| Median Age | 48.7 years |
About Hōshakuji
Hōshakuji is a small city in Japan (Tochigi) with a population of 29,229. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hōshakuji vs Japan Average
Income: Hōshakuji vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,800 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 935 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 11,692 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hōshakuji
Hōshakuji 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 1588 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6333°N, 139.9833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 127 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 141 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 92 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 111 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 35 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 46 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 46 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 55 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 57 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 72 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 98 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 103 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 108 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 116 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 125 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 130 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in |
Hōshakuji has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Hōshakuji
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 宇都宮市立白沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宇都宮市立ゆいの杜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| こばと保育園 | — | — | — | — |
| 宇都宮岡本台自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Utsunomiya Shiritsu Kiyoharakita Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 高根沢町立中央小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高根沢町立阿久津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高根沢町立北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 栃木県立高根沢高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宇都宮市立田原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宇都宮市立田原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高根沢町立阿久津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高根沢町立北高根沢中学校・東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宇都宮市立岡本北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高根沢町立 上高根沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Okamoto Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 宇都宮市立古里中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Okamoto-Nishi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kawachi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 栃木県立岡本特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 宇都宮市立清原中央小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 高根沢町立西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hōshakuji
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Hōshakuji
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Collection Hall | ||||
| JAPANCUP MUSIUM | ||||
| Mashiko Sankokan | ||||
| Mibumachi Toy Museum | ||||
| Omochanomachi Bandai Museum | ||||
| Shimotsuke Yakushiji Historical Museum | ||||
| Tochigi Science Museum | ||||
| いわむらかずお絵本の丘美術館 | ||||
| うつのみや遺跡の広場資料館 | ||||
| つかもと美術記念館 | ||||
| とびやま歴史体験館 | ||||
| なかがわ水遊園 | ||||
| ふしぎの船 | ||||
| ふれあいの丘天文館 | ||||
| ふれあいの丘自然観察館 | ||||
| まちの駅 新・鹿沼宿 | ||||
| 上河内民俗資料館 | ||||
| 二宮尊徳資料館 | ||||
| 和気記念館 | ||||
| 壬生町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大田原市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大田原市那須与一伝承館 | ||||
| 大谷資料館 | ||||
| 宇都宮美術館 | ||||
| 宇都宮美術館 | ||||
| 市貝町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 広重美術館 | ||||
| 栃木県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 栃木県立しもつけ風土記の丘資料館 | ||||
| 栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館小川館 | ||||
| 栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館湯津上館 | ||||
| 栃木県立博物館 | ||||
| 栃木県立美術館 | ||||
| 根本山自然観察センター | ||||
| 瀧澤家住宅 | ||||
| 真岡市科学教育センター | ||||
| 矢板市立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 芭蕉の館 | ||||
| 那珂川清流鉄道 | ||||
| 那珂川町馬頭郷土資料館 | ||||
| 鹿沼市立川上澄生美術館 | ||||
| 龍門ふるさと民芸館 |
Libraries in Hōshakuji
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamikawachi Lib. | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moka City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishinasuno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立 石橋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下野市立石橋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南河内図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 喜連川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 壬生町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮女子高等学校図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立 東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立 河内図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市貝町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 烏山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 矢板市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 馬頭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高根沢町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館東分館「ほんのす」 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒羽図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hōshakuji
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ベルテラシェ大谷 物産館 | |||||
| 宇都宮花き | |||||
| 小林直売所 | |||||
| 楽々市 | |||||
| 楽々市 | |||||
| 飛行船マルシェ | |||||
| 鹿沼さつき祭り | |||||
| 鹿沼原木市場 |
Restaurants in Hōshakuji
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hōshakuji
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hōshakuji
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hōshakuji
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hōshakuji
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hōshakuji
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hōshakuji
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hōshakuji
8 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hōshakuji
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 島崎酒造 どうくつ酒蔵 |
Stadiums & Teams in Hōshakuji
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hōshakuji
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hōshakuji
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area | — | Small Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukiage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hanyu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Honda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kazo Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kozaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kuge Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Makado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Number 2 Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Mint Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ojima R/C Skyport | — | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ryugasaki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hōshakuji
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 岡本駅前郵便局 | |
| 河内田原郵便局 | |
| 河内郵便局 | |
| 熟田郵便局 | |
| 道場宿郵便局 | |
| 道場宿郵便局 | |
| 高根沢郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hōshakuji
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hosenji | |
| 山神社 | |
| 日吉神社 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 村社星宮神社 | |
| 高龗神社 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Hōshakuji
What is the population of Hōshakuji?
Hōshakuji has a population of 29,229 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 883 people per square mile, spread across 33.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hōshakuji expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,800, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Hōshakuji?
Hōshakuji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.9 inches.
How is the job market in Hōshakuji?
The job market in Hōshakuji is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 935 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hōshakuji?
The median home value in Hōshakuji is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.