Hotaka, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Hotaka is a mid-size city in Nagano, Japan with a population of 33,195. Elevation: 1,795 ft (547 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hotaka
Hotaka was a town located in Minamiazumi District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 33,195 |
| Population Density | 243 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3396°, 137.8825° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.5 inches (1,156 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.7 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Hotaka
Hotaka is a mid-size city in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 33,195. The city sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet (547 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hotaka vs Japan Average
Income: Hotaka vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,100 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,062 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 13,278 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hotaka
Hotaka has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1047 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Area | 136.8 sq mi (354.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3396°N, 137.8825°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 139 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 123 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 147 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 121 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 98 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 131 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Washiba-Kumonotaira (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 29 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 37 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 39 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 48 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 58 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 61 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 65 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 66 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 66 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 88 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 102 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Hotaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (1.6").
Schools in Hotaka
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 穂高北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長野県穂高商業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長野県明科高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 安曇野市立穂高東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 穂高西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 安曇野市立明科中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 安曇野市立明南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 安曇野市立明北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 穂高西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hotaka
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hotaka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azumino Municipal Museum of Modern Art, TOYOSHINA | ||||
| Kaichi School Museum | ||||
| Matsumoto Castle | ||||
| Matsumoto City Museum | ||||
| Matsumoto City Museum | ||||
| Matsumoto City Museum of Art | ||||
| Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum | ||||
| Nishimaru Shinya Memorial Hall | ||||
| Omachi Energy Museum | ||||
| Rokuzan art museum | ||||
| Scale Museum | ||||
| Takahashi Setsuro Art Museum of Azumino | ||||
| The Takahashi Family Residence | ||||
| さらしなの里歴史資料館 | ||||
| ふる里漫画館 | ||||
| 伴月楼記念館 | ||||
| 信州新町化石博物館 | ||||
| 信州新町美術館 | ||||
| 信濃松川美術館 | ||||
| 北アルプス展望美術館 | ||||
| 千曲市アートまちかど | ||||
| 千曲市稲荷山宿・蔵し館 | ||||
| 大町山岳博物館 | ||||
| 安曇資料館 | ||||
| 安曇野ちひろ美術館 | ||||
| 山と自然博物館 | ||||
| 山形村ふるさと伝承館 | ||||
| 平出博物館 | ||||
| 御船会館 | ||||
| 有島生馬記念館 | ||||
| 武水別神社神官 松田邸 | ||||
| 田淵行男記念館 | ||||
| 穂高人形研修館 | ||||
| 筑北村歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 筑北村考古資料館 | ||||
| 青木村五島慶太未来創造館 | ||||
| 青木村民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Hotaka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あがたの森図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| あがたの森図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| えんぱーく | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 千曲市立更埴図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 寿台図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 本郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松川村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松本市空港図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 池田町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑北村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊科図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青木村図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hotaka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAZA | |||||
| アルプス市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズガーデンうちだ | |||||
| 松本青果物流通センター |
Hotels in Hotaka
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hotaka
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hotaka
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hotaka
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hotaka
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hotaka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 天法酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Hotaka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hotaka
95 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Togakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Iwatake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Happo One | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ARAI SNOW RESORT | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Togari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kyukamura Myoko | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Seki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akakura Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akakura Kanko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba 47 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurohime Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kijimadaira Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yomase Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Cortina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 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 | - | - | - |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Goryu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kashimayari Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Awasuno Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jiigatake Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hotaka
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport | TOY | Medium Airport |
| Futaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hida Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nishigawara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hotaka
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hotaka
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 参集殿 | |
| 大王神社 | |
| 岩戸開き神社 | |
| 授与所 | |
| 神楽殿 | |
| 穂高神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hotaka
What is the population of Hotaka?
Hotaka has a population of 33,195 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 243 people per square mile, spread across 136.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hotaka expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Hotaka?
Hotaka has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.5 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hotaka?
The job market in Hotaka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,062 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hotaka?
The median home value in Hotaka is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.
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